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How the Corps is trying to get exiting Marines to stay as reservists
The Corps already has doubled the number of Marines who enter the Reserve right after the end of their active service via the Direct Affiliation Program.
2 Montford Point Marines, among 1st Black men in Corps, laid to rest
Albert Bryant Sr., 97, and John Henry Chaney, 104, were drafted into the Marine Corps in 1943.
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
DOD ‘slow rolling’ fair special pays for Guard, Reserve, advocates say
Pentagon officials fear such reforms could harm active duty retention.
By Davis Winkie
Pentagon IDs Army Reserve soldiers killed in Jordan Tower 22 attack
All three were members of the Army Reserve’s 718th Engineer Company.
By Davis Winkie
Marine helicopter sustains damage during ground transport
A military-contracted ground carrier was moving a UH-1Y Venom helicopter when the mishap occurred, according to the Corps.
Marine 1st lieutenants will have smoother path to captain promotions
Beginning in fiscal year 2025, all “fully qualified” Marine first lieutenants will secure a promotion to captain.
Marine officer ends run in ‘Jeopardy!’ tournament
A Marine officer appeared in the last round of a "Jeopardy!" tournament and took home some serious cash.
Black women’s group defends affirmative action at military academies
Lawsuits filed against West Point and the Naval Academy seek to end the use of race as a factor in admissions there.
Jill Biden tells military children, ‘You teach us how to be brave’
It was the first year Jill Biden has hosted her annual Toys for Tots event at the White House rather than at a local military base.
‘The need is significant’ in Marine Reserves’ 2023 Toys for Tots drive
Staff Sgt. James Caldwell's personal connection to Toys for Tots began years ago, when he also was one of those children who received toys.
By Karen Jowers