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The Marine officer who saved 8,000 lives at the ‘Frozen Chosin’
'To me, it didn’t matter whether those were Chinese, Korean, Mongolian, whatever — they were the enemy.'
GI Bill rule change could upend requirements for online-only classes
A move by VA officials to simplify rules for the Post-9/11 GI Bill could cause new problems, advocates warn.
Cost drain and weapon stockpile drawdowns worry Marine general
Expensive defenses against drone swarms and cheaper missiles will be too costly against a better armed foe.
By Todd South
MRE fruits and veggies to get major upgrade with new technology
The main goal is to preserve not only the nutrition of the produce but also its taste.
By Sarah Sicard
Marine task force expands recon role in European operations
The task force coordinates Marine units in Europe and Africa. It's next rotation is scheduled for May.
By Todd South
Enlisted leaders urge lawmakers to fully fund troop housing allowance
Bringing back 100% funding for BAH would have a big impact on troops, the military's senior enlisted advisers told lawmakers.
By Karen Jowers
Sig Sauer wants to be ‘the small arms company of the US military’
The company won the handgun, rifle and automatic rifle, 6.8mm rifle contracts and is competing for the medium machine gun replacement.
By Todd South
House panel seeks VA documents on sexual harassment accusations
Lawmakers voted to subpoena information from the department for the first time since 2016.
Marine amphibious combat vehicle variants will arrive
The command and control and 30 mm-equipped versions will be ready for unit testing in 2024.
By Todd South
US announces new weapons package for Ukraine
It could be the final package of military aid to Ukraine unless Congress approves supplemental funding legislation that is stalled on Capitol Hill.
By Lolita C. Baldor, AP
Troops’ housing allowances will get a 5% boost in 2024
Housing allowances on average will get a boost, but not the historic increase seen in 2023.
By Karen Jowers