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 South6 hours ago
Military bases teem with PFAS — there’s still no firm plan for cleanupExcessive levels of toxic PFAS chemicals have been detected at 80% of active and decommissioned military bases.By Sachi Kitajima Mulkey, Grist25 hours ago
Marine Corps plans to give some officers temporary promotionsMarine officer retention dropped slightly from fiscal year 2019 to 2023.By Irene Loewenson2 weeks ago
Navy, Coast Guard rescue men who spelled out ‘HELP’ with palm frondsThree men stranded on an uninhabited Pacific island used palm fronds to spell out “HELP” on the beach, allowing Navy and Coast Guard aviators to spot them.3 weeks ago
Marine recruit who died at boot camp in 2023 had asthma, Corps findsThe death of Pfc. Noah Jamar Evans on April 18, 2023, during a physical fitness test prompted the Marine Corps to open an investigation.By Irene Loewenson4 weeks ago
Chinese national detained after breaking onto Marine base in CaliforniaA chief patrol agent with the Border Patrol said the man was in the country illegally.By Irene Loewenson4 weeks ago
Top officer fired at Marine infantry battalion in CaliforniaLt. Col. Christopher O’Melia was relieved of command of 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, by the commanding general of 1st Marine Division.By Irene Loewenson4 weeks ago
Some military activities could shut down this weekend amid budget rushIf Congress does not approve a federal appropriations plan by midnight, some military activities could be postponed or canceled over the weekend.By Leo Shane III and Karen Jowers6 weeks ago
Marine wargames offer a look at the future — and fuel dissentFor the Marines who may one day carry out new kinds of operations, the stakes of these games are high.By Irene Loewenson6 weeks ago
Marine receives rare heroism award for saving victim shot 23 timesSgt. Amed Issa, a Marine infantryman, ran toward gunfire to save a man who had been shot 23 times outside a bar in Honolulu.By Irene Loewenson7 weeks ago
Your 2024 Military Times Pay and Benefits GuideLearn how your military benefits — including health care, retirement pay and more — have changed in 2024.By Karen Jowers, Leo Shane III and Meghann Myers7 weeks ago
VA-sponsored psychedelics studies get green light in FY24 budget There are currently eight psychedelic therapy trials taking place across the country through the VA.By Zamone Perez7 weeks ago