Trump nominates Marine to be Navy’s new head lawyerMaj. Gen. David Bligh would be the second Marine in the Navy's history to serve as the Navy JAG.By Riley Ceder2 weeks ago
Hegseth returns to Capitol Hill to defend Trump’s defense budget planDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of June 8, 2025. By Leo Shane III5 weeks ago
Top enlisted Marine to become the military’s top enlisted leaderSgt. Maj. Troy Black, the No. 1 enlisted Marine, will take the role of senior enlisted adviser to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.By Irene Loewenson2 years ago
How Marine Commandant Berger became ‘the poster child for change’Gen. David Berger relinquishes command on July 10, after four years of reforms that will shape the Marine Corps for years to come.By Megan Eckstein2 years ago
Doubts about scout snipers arose in infantry units, No. 2 Marine saysThe Marine Corps’ controversial decision to scrap scout sniper platoons “came from the ground up."By Irene Loewenson2 years ago
US releases video of Russian fighter jets harassing American dronesThe U.S. Air Force says Russian fighter jets flew dangerously close to several U.S. drone aircraft over Syria on Wednesday.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press2 years ago
How the outgoing Marine commandant will spend his retirementWill he write a book? "I haven’t given it any thought," Gen. David Berger said.By Irene Loewenson2 years ago
US joint forces lack a ‘common goal’ for the future, says top MarineThe joint force's speed of modernization and shared common goal are lacking, the top Marine says.By Jaime Moore-Carrillo2 years ago
How this unit could shape the future of infantry battalions for decadesMarine infantry battalions will now be manned with 880 Marines and sailors, down from 965 a few years ago.By Todd South2 years ago
Top Marine nominee unlikely to get confirmed before predecessor retiresGen. Eric Smith should take charge of the Marine Corps either way on July 10.By Leo Shane III and Irene Loewenson2 years ago
Next commandant says he will accelerate Marine Corps’ transformationGen. Eric Smith said global threats demand that the Corps move even faster with its overhaul.By Irene Loewenson and Megan Eckstein2 years ago
Military nominations hold could hurt readiness, says top Marine nomineeOne misstep by an less experienced leader can have cascading effects on the entire operation, Marine Gen. Eric Smith said.By Irene Loewenson2 years ago