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The Corps starts fielding new lightweight plate carrier to grunts
“When you lighten the load, Marines can get to their destinations faster and they’re going to have more endurance, which increases their lethality.”
By Shawn Snow
Latest "grunts" stories
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NEW IN 2019: There will be a new Marine commandant this year
The top Marine is headed into his fourth and final year as commandant of the Marine Corps.
By Shawn Snow
The Corps wants lighter body armor for counterinsurgency conflicts
The lighter body armor could increase mobility by 8 percent.
By Shawn Snow
Squad leader shortage: Why the Corps is handing out big bucks for infantry NCOs
'Disappointingly low' numbers are leaving the Corps in the lurch.
By Shawn Snow
The coming infantryman may see a smarter Corps, multiple jobs for grunts
The days of learning one MOS may be coming to an end for grunts, says the sergeant major of the Marine Corps.
By Shawn Snow
Staff sergeant squad leaders?
As squads get more capability, they may need new leadership.
By Jeff Schogol