Marines to field rifle-mounted smart scope to help counter drones
The tool is expected to get to troops in the coming months.
By Todd South
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Lejeune Marines run first live munition drop from fielded drone
The July 3 live-fire exercise included the drop, followed by mortar fire and a Javelin missile strike in a simulated company-level assault.
By Todd South
Fred Smith, FedEx founder and Marine Corps veteran, dies at 80
Before launching FedEx, Smith served two tours in Vietnam, where he was twice wounded and earned the Silver Star for combat valor.
By Military Times staff
Marine’s lifesaving actions earn her an achievement medal
The Marine aided wounded motorists after spotting the aftermath of a multi-vehicle car crash in Virginia.
By Todd South
Company conducts first autonomous helicopter flight for Marine program
The May flight was the first using the company's autonomus stack.
By Todd South
What to expect at the Army’s 250th anniversary parade
More than 6,000 troops are poised to march near the National Mall to honor the Army’s 250th anniversary on Saturday, which happens to be Trump's birthday.
By Tara Copp, AP
LA deployments to cost $134 million and last 60 days, Pentagon says
The cost estimate came during a feisty exchange as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before the House on Tuesday.
700 Marines deployed to LA to respond to immigration protests
About 700 Marines have been ordered to deploy to Los Angeles to help National Guard members respond to immigration protests.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press and Tara Copp, AP
Marine Corps to establish attack drone competition
The first competition will be held at Marine Corps Base Quantico in November.
By Todd South
Opinion
The Corps must take the lead on Medal of Honor for Maj. Capers
The Marine Corps must take the lead on ensuring Maj. James Capers Jr. receives the MOH while he's still alive, the author of this op-ed argues.
By David “Bull” Gurfein
Medal of Honor upgrade for Vietnam-era Recon Marine part of new bill
Suffering two broken legs and heavy bleeding, Capers continued fighting and directed his team in the counterattack.
By Todd South
US spent $6 billion in the past 3 years to recruit and retain troops
The multi-year effort has been part of a growing campaign to counter enlistment shortfalls.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press