Meet the namesake of the Navy’s newest ship, the USS Robert E. SimanekThis Marine threw himself onto a grenade to save his entrenched comrades in Korea. He absorbed the full blast — yet survived.By Jon Guttman24 hours ago
In reversal of recent years, military sex assault reports dropA confidential survey also found a 19% drop in the number service members who said they'd experienced some type of unwanted sexual contact.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press35 hours ago
New tech aims to make Marines more lethal shootersThe tools include shot tracking, instant feedback, new simulators and devices that improve technique.By Todd South2 weeks ago
How the Marine Corps’ barracks got to be so bad, according to 2 generalsYears of spending more on weapons systems than on quality of life was one reason, the Marine Corps’ budget chief said.By Irene Loewenson2 weeks ago
Marines test mixed reality ‘telemaintenance’ for battlefield repairsUsing mixed reality headsets, technicians and Marines can 'see' the same view and conduct repairs.By Todd South2 weeks ago
How the Corps is trying to get exiting Marines to stay as reservistsThe Corps already has doubled the number of Marines who enter the Reserve right after the end of their active service via the Direct Affiliation Program.By Irene Loewenson2 weeks ago
How to find a civilian career after leaving the militaryWhen their service comes to an end, veterans must make an important decision: what they want in a civilian career.By Dave Lubach2 weeks ago
US Marine Corps opens new center to more rapidly get tech to operatorsThe Marine Corps is trying to speed up its modernization through a new Fusion Center and a capability-centric acquisition approach.By Megan Eckstein2 weeks ago
The Marine officer who saved 8,000 lives at the ‘Frozen Chosin’'To me, it didn’t matter whether those were Chinese, Korean, Mongolian, whatever — they were the enemy.'By Claire Barrett2 weeks ago
Marines to merge air control jobs as new air defense tech comes onlineThe Marine Corps believes it can merge air control jobs as it combines the duties of two types of air operations centers.By Todd South2 weeks ago
What Marines may be learning from Houthi tactics in the Red SeaTo some observers of the Marine Corps’ modernization plans, aspects of the Houthis' operations in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden sound familiar.By Irene Loewenson2 weeks ago
How a former Army captain fared at Marine boot campA former Army captain, Pfc. Nicolas Brooklier said he was especially drawn to the Crucible, the grueling capstone event of Marine boot camp.By Irene Loewenson2 weeks ago