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Senior leaders worry DOD pay models don’t reflect demands on troops
Lawmakers and senior military leaders say that military pay needs to be based more on the role and responsibilites of troops, and not simply their age.
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
Marine veteran recognized for decades of smooth flying
Al Depto began his career as an aircraft mechanic and was presented with the Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award in June.
By Alan Olson, The Intelligencer
New in 2022: Will female Marines be allowed to wear ponytails?
The Corps is the only service branch that does not allow ponytails in daily uniforms.
By Philip Athey
Marines unveil new staff noncommissioned officer promotion warrant
A recent panel of senior enlisted Marines found that the identical warrants implied that junior Marines and staff noncommissioned officers had the same roles and responsibilities.
By Philip Athey
‘Recruit the recruiter’: Marine Corps still in need of recruiting duty volunteers
The Corps has found success with recent bonuses, but needs more recruiters.
By Philip Athey
5% of active duty Marines still completely unvaccinated as deadline passes
No religious exemptions have been approved.
By Philip Athey
As deadline approaches, Marines are the military’s least vaccinated force
Despite extra time, the Army is still ahead of the Marine Corps with a 95% vaccination rate.
By Philip Athey
Smarter not harder: How the Marine Corps wants to improve performance
To make up for lost advantages, the Corps is focusing on making each Marine better than their near-peer equivalent.
By Philip Athey
Here are some of the ways the Marines are trying to improve retention
"Treat people like human beings," for one.
By Philip Athey
The Marine Corps’ 246th birthday message is here
It honors all Marines, especially those who joined after Sept. 11, 2001.
By Philip Athey