Platoon level gender-integration ‘critical’ for Marines, committee saysThe report also recommends gender-integrated drill instructor teams.By Todd South8 weeks ago
Marine Corps drops requirement for women to wear pantyhose with skirtsThe Marine Corps also restricted the allowable colors of pantyhose for those who do choose to wear them.By Irene Loewenson2 months ago
Marines to deactivate historically female recruit training battalionUntil 2019, the 4th Recruit Training Battalion was the sole training unit for female Marine recruits.By Irene Loewenson13 months ago
Female Navy pilot makes historic debut with the Blue AngelsNavy Lt. Amanda Lee, the No. 3 left wing pilot for the Blue Angels, is the first woman to fly fighter jets with the renowned flight demonstration team.By Alan de Herrera, Special to the Times14 months ago
Marines scramble to recruit female drill instructors after COVID slumpThere will be fewer female E-4 to E-6s available and eligible to meet drill instructor requirements in coming years.By Hope Hodge Seck15 months ago
Breaking down the number of veterans in the 118th CongressThe new session of Congress opens with 97 members who have military experience, the most since 2015.By Leo Shane III17 months ago
Toys for Tots gave a toy bunny to a girl in need. She became a Marine.Mariela Peña knew that one day, like those Toys for Tots reservists, she wanted to drive trucks for the Marines.By Irene Loewenson17 months ago
For the 1st time, a Black female Marine is set to be a 2-star generalBrig. Gen. Lorna Mahlock is on her way to becoming a major general.By Irene Loewenson17 months ago
Some new Marines aren’t getting uniform items due to the supply chainThe Marine Corps has pushed back the mandatory wear date for the new female dress blue coat and is coming up short on a handful of other items.By Hope Hodge Seck18 months ago
A record 6 women completed the Marine infantry officer course in 2022A total of 12 women have now completed the grueling course, out of 39 women who have attempted it.By Irene Loewenson18 months ago
Marine Corps partially relaxes its strict hair rules for women Here's what's allowed.By Irene Loewenson18 months ago
Black vets earn more than civilian peers, but not as much as whitesWhile military service hurts career earnings for white men, it provides a significant benefit to other groups.By Leo Shane III18 months ago