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Troops at 14 bases to begin testing new approach to military moves
Troops at 14 installations will soon try out a new system for shipping their belongings to their next base.
By Karen Jowers
5 bases to test new privately run system for household goods shipments
The new system is designed to improve troops’ ability to communicate with their moving company and add transparency to the process.
By Karen Jowers
5 Marines confirmed dead in California helicopter crash
3rd Marine Aircraft Wing’s news release didn’t identify the five Marines, citing the military’s policy of waiting 24 hours after notifying next of kin.
Helicopter with 5 Marines aboard goes missing over California
The Marines from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361 were flying a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter from southern Nevada to San Diego.
Last Harrier mechanics finish training as Corps shifts to F-35
According to the 2022 Marine Corps Aviation Plan, Harrier pilot training will end in 2024.
By Todd South
Marines in California barracks lacked consistent hot water for months
One member of the unit said she purchased a membership at a gym a 30-minute drive away to get access to the hot showers there.
Marine Corps receives its first science and tech lab designation
The Army, Navy and Air Force have had such laboratories for years.
By Todd South
Military issues new details on reimbursing pet travel costs
Troops can receive up to $2,000 for transporting one pet to or from overseas during a permanent change of station.
By Karen Jowers
Japan resumes landfill work at new US military site on Okinawa
The site for the base on the eastern coast of Okinawa has been at the center of a dispute between the government in Tokyo and the local authorities.
West Point and the Naval Academy can keep affirmative action — for now
Two judges determined it was too early in the legal process to make a decision on the contentious issue of affirmative action in the service academies.
New system to improve shipments of troops’ household goods delayed
The new system reportedly will not be ready to move all domestic shipments by the summer 2024.
By Karen Jowers