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Marine gender study reveals importance of ‘explosive strength’

A major predictor of training injury and attrition was reduced muscular power and lower relative peaks in explosive strength, the study found.

New Navy contracts boost battle command, electronic warfare potential

The new contracts will advance or replace existing systems on Navy aircraft.

Marines test mixed reality ‘telemaintenance’ for battlefield repairs

Using mixed reality headsets, technicians and Marines can 'see' the same view and conduct repairs.

Platoon level gender-integration ‘critical’ for Marines, committee says

The report also recommends gender-integrated drill instructor teams.

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.

Transgender vets sue VA to force move on gender confirmation surgeries

The move comes on the three-year anniversary of President Joe Biden's repeal of the ban on transgender individuals serving in the military.

New in 2024: Marine Corps to even out gender balance at boot camps

San Diego is on track to have a gender distribution equal to Parris Island, South Carolina, by fall.

Transgender vets threaten to sue VA over delay in surgery options

VA officials announced plans to provide gender conforming surgeries more than two years ago, but have not moved ahead on the promise.

US military has more work to do integrating women, report finds

Women's perspectives are essential to U.S. national security strategy and operations, according to the report.

Opinion

Banning gender affirming care impacts service members and families

Conservative lawmakers are trying to turn back the clock, when it’s clear the majority of Americans, and troops themselves, support transgender troops.