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Parachute mishap resulted in Marine’s North Carolina training death
Sgt. Colin Arslanbas, "an outstanding Marine and leader," was in a parachute accident during a predeployment certification exercise.
Welcome home, Bataan Amphibious Ready Group
Sailors and Marines deployed with the group spent nearly nine months deployed before coming home this week.
The enlisted Marines’ commandant: the personal touch of Al Gray
Known as “the enlisted Marines’ Commandant” and by some as “Papa Bear,” Gen. Al Gray served in a Corps that had to rapidly change through major conflicts.
By Todd South
Monthly bonuses for junior troops included in defense budget plan
Under the latest congressional budget plan, troops E-6 and below could start getting monthly bonuses from the Defense Department to offset low base pay.
Opinion
Fast food or the military? Recruiting solutions overlook the obvious.
In this opinion piece, the author argues that services have been overlooking an obvious solution to the recruiting crisis: Increasing junior enlisted pay.
By U.S. Army Maj. Gen. (ret.) John G. Ferrari
Senators eye pay boost for junior troops, more funds for housing fixes
Both House and Senate lawmakers want to pass targeted pay raises for junior enlisted troops, but budget caps may complicate those plans.
Outgoing head of Marine Corps Reserve reflects on tenure
The general oversaw the Reserve as Force Design 2030 began.
By Todd South
Tell us, Marines: How did the barracks inspections go?
We want to hear from you about the servicewide inspections of Marine Corps living facilities.
Marine Corps drops requirement for women to wear pantyhose with skirts
The Marine Corps also restricted the allowable colors of pantyhose for those who do choose to wear them.
Marines hit the high North in separate Arctic exercises
Troops are looking at the Arctic to counter ongoing efforts by Russia and China there.
By Todd South
Biden approves military airdrops of aid into Gaza
The White House, State Department and Pentagon had been weighing the merits of U.S. military airdrops of assistance for several months.
By Zeke Miller, Aamer Madhani and Matthew Lee