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Marines test next-gen combat utility uniforms
The U.S. Marine Corps announced that it is testing its next-generation combat utility uniform after incorporating feedback from service members.
By Riley Ceder
Afghan officials: Suicide bomber kills 3 civilians in Kabul day after visit by top US general in Afghanistan
The government blamed the Taliban for the attack, which took place a day after the country's defense minister and the commander of U.S. forces in Afghanistan visited the facility.
Pentagon focusing on most vital personnel for virus testing
The first tier of U.S. troops are being tested this month, followed in May and June by the second-highest priority group: forces in combat zones such as Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
Gen.(tlemen’s Quarterly) Jim Mattis, the patron saint of ... modeling?
“I did this one to help a vet in his business start up,” Mattis said. “Nothing more to it.”
By J.D. Simkins
US adds cameras at Mexico border despite drop in crossings
The Trump administration has been quietly adding mobile surveillance cameras at the U.S.-Mexico border in response to the coronavirus pandemic, though fewer people appear to be crossing illegally. It’s the latest move as operations at the U.S.-Mexico border have become increasingly militarized and secretive.
American troops had only hours to react to Iranian ballistic missile attack. Here’s what they did.
“I don’t know what I’ve done to deserve such dedicated and loyal Airmen, but I know without a doubt the blind trust and genuine love we’ve developed over the past few months played a major role in our survival that night.”
By Shawn Snow
Is the Corps just running and gunning with its haircut and annual training COVID-19 policy?
There’s a battle raging on social media among Marines and veterans full of snark, discontent and frustration over what many believe is a common sense solution to shutter barbershops, relax grooming standards and scale back training.
By Shawn Snow
11 Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps vessels harass US warships in the Persian Gulf
NAVCENT said the Iranian ships “repeatedly crossed the bows and sterns of the U.S. vessels at extremely close range and high speeds” and even came within 50 yard “closest point of approach” of the Puller and 10 yards of Maui’s bow.
By Shawn Snow
The Corps is not changing its tune on haircuts
The Corps trusts “leaders to make those calls, and we’ve given them the latitude to waive requirements where it’s not practical to meet restrictions."
By Shawn Snow
SECDEF and Joint Chiefs chairman say top Marine will get a call over barbershops remaining open
“It may seem superficial to some, but getting a haircut is part of that discipline."
By Shawn Snow
Corps finds security cameras installed at the barracks didn’t reduce crime
“Analysis of pilot statistics concluded CCTV was not an effective tool for crime prevention or criminal prosecution.”
By Shawn Snow