The Army and Marine Corps are looking at what troops will need to fight in megacities, underground The group will seek out technology and gear to give troops advantages in urban areas.By Todd South5 years ago
Marine first sergeant to be awarded Navy Cross for Vietnam War heroics Lord entered the Corps in 1965 at the age of 17, and also is the recipient of the Purple Heart.By Shawn Snow5 years ago
This is how the Corps is overhauling its enlisted military education to boost lethality and college accreditationThe Sergeants School is being lengthened to five weeks, and the curriculum will better align with civilian colleges and universities.By Shawn Snow5 years ago
50 years later, Marine gunny to be awarded the Medal of Honor for Hue City heroics Retired Sgt. Maj. John Canley will be awarded the Medal of Honor at a White House ceremony on Oct. 17.By Shawn Snow5 years ago
The future battlefield: Army, Marines prepare for ‘massive’ fight in megacitiesFor a long time, both the Marines and Army failed to do anything substantial to prepare for large-scale urban combat — other than to avoid it whenever possible.By Todd South6 years ago
The Marine gunny who kept his men alive at Hue CityRetired Marine John Canley’s actions during the battle of Hue City in Vietnam in 1968 has him one step away from receiving a Medal of Honor.By Shawn Snow6 years ago