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
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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
Body of missing swimmer washes up at North Carolina Marine base
Two other bodies have washed up on the beach at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, in the past 10 years.
Extreme heat led to Marine’s ‘likely avoidable’ death during ‘the Crucible’
The investigation outlines how Pfc. Dalton Beals’ unnamed drill instructor largely was at fault for intensifying training, and that even prior to the Crucible recruits were not comfortable bringing problems forward.
Send in the Marines? Reconsider Force Design 2030 beforehand
Force Design 2030 is a flawed operational concept in that it is narrowly focuses on fighting a specific type of engagement in a specific region, but more importantly in that it changes the very reason the Marine Corps has existed for over 246 years.
By Col. Gary “GI” Wilson (ret.), Lt. Col. William A. Woods (ret.) and Col. Michael D. Wyly (ret.)
New documentary scrutinizes Pentagon-Hollywood relationship — but is it propaganda?
Theaters of War offers a new perspective on the military's relationship with Hollywood.
By Davis Winkie
Four ways to kill a ship: How US Marines are focused on controlling the seas
The Marine Corps is refocusing on maritime missions, and it's already demonstrated four ways to sink a ship as part of this transition.
Navajo Code Talker Samuel Sandoval dies
Hundreds of Navajos were recruited from the vast Navajo Nation to serve as Code Talkers with the U.S. Marine Corps. Only three are still alive today.
No more automatic GWOT service medals, DoD says
The Defense Department has restricted the anti-ISIS campaign medal as well.
By Davis Winkie
Marine vet’s prisoner swap needs to be quiet, Russia says
Washington offered Russia a deal that would bring home Marine veteran Paul Whelan and WNBA player Brittney Griner.
Navy and Marine Corps replacing faulty aircraft ejection seat components
No injuries or deaths have been reported due to the issue, according to the Navy.
By Diana Stancy
Son of Black Marine to receive father’s military service medal
James “Jimmy” Cook Jr., an Army veteran, will receive the Congressional Gold Medal on behalf of his father, who was one of the Montford Point Marines.
By Davarrick Turner, Knoxville News Sentinel