Netflix adapts Marine’s coming-of-age memoir in new series ‘Boots’
The series, premiering Thursday, follows a closeted gay teenager as he enlists in the Marine Corps and navigates boot camp in the 1990s.
By Clay Beyersdorfer
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Marines retire ‘workhorse’ Assault Amphibious Vehicle after 50 years
From the shores of Grenada to the deserts of Iraq, Assault Amphibious Vehicles shielded and carried Marines from ship to sea to shore since 1972.
Judge declined to halt ban on religious articles in Marine boot camp
The Marine Corps, unlike other services, does not allow religious articles of faith in recruit training, such as a Sikh beard or turban.
By Todd South
How this Marine Corps clarinetist evacuated 2 US embassies in 1 year
This Marine just wanted to spend four years playing in a military band. Instead, he helped evacuate the U.S. embassies in Afghanistan in Ukraine.
By Hope Hodge Seck
Marines, sailors ate all of Greek town’s eggs, meat on port visit
The hospitality of one Greek town went over easy welcoming Marines and sailors on a May port visit.
Top enlisted Marine gets an official home at historic DC barracks
The dedicated residence for the Marine senior enlisted adviser on the same compound as its top officer is a first among the military branches.
By Todd South
A year after Afghanistan’s fall, a Marine veteran reflects on collapse
Marine Raider veteran Elliot Ackerman talks loyalty, collapse and Stu Scheller.
By Hope Hodge Seck
US Marine Corps isn’t grounding Osprey fleet over clutch issue
The Marine Corps said it has trained pilots how to respond when such clutch issues occur, and is looking for longer-term solutions to alert pilots.
Marine astronaut to lead NASA mission to International Space Station
As mission commander, Marine-turned-astronaut Col. Nicole Mann will be responsible for all phases of the flight, from launch to reentry.
Marines honor top ‘super squads’ in revitalized competition
Revived in 2015, Super Squad winners had their first official recognition at Marine Barracks-Washington since a pause following 9/11.
By Todd South
Syria denies it is holding missing Marine veteran Austin Tice
President Joseph Biden’s remarks were the clearest indication so far that the U.S. is certain Tice is being held by Syria.
Charges reinstated against corpsman in MARSOC homicide case
A three-judge panel reinstated charges against Chief Petty Officer Eric Gilmet following a July appellate hearing.
By Todd South