Platoon level gender-integration ‘critical’ for Marines, committee saysThe report also recommends gender-integrated drill instructor teams.By Todd South4 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 Loewenson6 weeks ago
Why getting more female troops into Special Operations will take timeAs recently released data from the military services has shown, the participation of women in elite special operations roles remains a rarity.By Hope Hodge Seck7 weeks ago
5 Marines who died in helicopter crash in California identifiedAll were members of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing’s Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, nicknamed the Flying Tigers.By Irene Loewenson2 months ago
5 Marines confirmed dead in California helicopter crash3rd Marine Aircraft Wing’s news release didn’t identify the five Marines, citing the military’s policy of waiting 24 hours after notifying next of kin.By Irene Loewenson2 months ago
The Marines are retaining women at significantly higher rates than menThe military service with the smallest proportion of women in the ranks may also be disproportionately good at retaining them.By Hope Hodge Seck2 months ago