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Marines will get an extra $1.66 per day in danger pay after policy change
Effective Oct. 1, Marines deployed to parts of the world designated as “imminent danger areas” will get a bigger monthly stipend.
By Hope Hodge Seck
Marine combat engineer identified as Hawaii drowning victim
Pfc. Isaac Romero, 22, had completed his first year in the Corps the day before.
Sluggish military recruiting worries Congress
Military officials called this year the most difficult for recruiting they can remember.
Hawaii Marine dies in drowning incident
The Marine's identity will be revealed 48 hours after next of kin notification.
Jewish troops who died in World War II finally receive Star of David headstones
This week, seven more fallen Jewish-American soldiers from WWII will have new Star of David markers installed at their graves.
By Davis Winkie
Famed Hawaii Marine attack squadron cases its colors
“Scarface” was deactivated as part of the Marine Corps’ latest plan to restructure its Hawaii based forces.
Marine Corps declares its heavy-lift helicopter operational
The Marines this month declared initial operational capability for its CH-53K King Stallion, after the heavy lift helo demonstrated not only its operational performance but the maturity of its training and logistics programs as well.
NCIS investigating deaths of 3 children at North Carolina Marine base
Three children died at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Saturday in two separate incidents.
By Diana Stancy
Army expects Next Generation Squad Weapon to get to its first unit by next year
An unloaded XM5 rifle is two pounds heavier than an unloaded M4. But the XM250 is four pounds lighter than the M249 SAW.
By Todd South
Fewer Marines in the Corps, but more pay for those who stay
The Corps expects to shed a lot of weight in the middle ranks.
By Todd South
Army chooses Sig Sauer to build its Next Generation Squad Weapon
The weapon has an advanced optic, shoots 6.8mm and will replace the M4 carbine and M249 SAW.
By Todd South