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Review says Abbey Gate bombing wasn’t preventable
A new review says the suicide bombing at the Kabul airport that killed U.S. troops and Afghans in August 2021 was not preventable.
Outgoing head of Marine Corps Reserve reflects on tenure
The general oversaw the Reserve as Force Design 2030 began.
By Todd South
Tell us, Marines: How did the barracks inspections go?
We want to hear from you about the servicewide inspections of Marine Corps living facilities.
Marine Corps drops requirement for women to wear pantyhose with skirts
The Marine Corps also restricted the allowable colors of pantyhose for those who do choose to wear them.
Marines crack down on early range qual departures, OK new prone stance
Effective right away, Marines will no longer be able to duck out of annual rifle qualification early unless they shoot expert in prequalification.
Marines hit the high North in separate Arctic exercises
Troops are looking at the Arctic to counter ongoing efforts by Russia and China there.
By Todd South
Sailors, Marines could see changes to how beards are accommodated
The Department of the Navy is now examining whether changes to its beard accommodation policies would be “operationally supportable and prudent."
2 Montford Point Marines, among 1st Black men in Corps, laid to rest
Albert Bryant Sr., 97, and John Henry Chaney, 104, were drafted into the Marine Corps in 1943.
More vets could be headed to DOD medical sites to get VA health care
Leaders from the two departments are discussing allowing VA staff to move into unused space at more than a dozen military hospitals.
Body of New Hampshire Marine killed in helicopter crash comes home
The obituary of Capt. Jack Casey hinted at a jokester who was never too busy to help.
Marine task force expands recon role in European operations
The task force coordinates Marine units in Europe and Africa. It's next rotation is scheduled for May.
By Todd South