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How Marines became known as ‘Jarheads’
Being a Jarhead is a source of pride for Marines.
By Sarah Sicard
VA has a ‘broken culture’ regarding patient safety, watchdog warns
Department leaders have promised more training and reforms on the issue in the next year.
Program focused on women vets health care could become mandatory for transitioning troops
The idea stems from the small numbers of troops who used the Women’s Health Transitioning Training program.
NC native honors father with site about toxic exposure at military bases
Gavin Smith’s father, a U.S. Army veteran, was exposed to contaminated drinking water at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, where he worked as a civilian for 25 years.
By Calvin Shomaker, The (Jacksonville, N.C.) Daily News via AP
Japan, US, France hold military drill eyeing China presence
The three nations’ first joint drills on Japanese soil — dubbed “ARC21” — come as they seek step up military ties amid growing Chinese assertiveness in the region.
Japan, US, France hold 1st joint drills on Japanese land
About 100 Japanese troops, along with 60 troops each from the French army and U.S. Marine Corps, will conduct urban warfare drills followed by amphibious operation exercises.
‘Pink tax’ on women’s military uniform items would be eliminated under new proposal
The move follows reports that women pay thousands more in uniform costs over their careers than their male counterparts.
$50,000 reward for Marine vet on “Most Wanted” list for 2016 murder
Raymond McLeod is wanted in connection with the murder of Krystal Mitchell.
By Davis Winkie