Alcohol banned for USS George Washington crew following sailor deaths
The new rules come in the wake of the deaths of two sailors following the ship’s Nov. 22 arrival in Japan.
By J.D. Simkins
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Two USS George Washington sailors die after ship’s arrival in Japan
Petty Officer 2nd Class Cuyler Burnett Condon and Seaman Dimitri Isacc Morales died in separate incidents following the ship's arrival.
By Riley Ceder
Parris Island and Beaufort air station ordered to evacuate for Hurricane Dorian
Recruits aboard the Parris Island recruit depot will be bused to Marine Corps Logistic Base Albany as Hurricane Dorian approaches the South Carolina coast.
By Shawn Snow
Russia wants probe on alleged South Korea airspace violation
Russia wants an investigation into South Korea’s allegation that a Russian military plane violated South Korean airspace, a senior lawmaker said Wednesday, citing Moscow’s acting ambassador. The U.S. called for close consultation between Washington and Seoul to deal with similar incidents in the future.
Russian defense chief says there are survivors of navy fire
Sergei Shoigu didn't specify how many crew members were rescued from Monday's fire. Speaking at the navy's Arctic base of Severomorsk, he praised the vessel's crew for "heroic" action, saying they sacrificed their lives to rescue a civilian expert and save the ship after the fire erupted.
Iranian hackers wage cyber campaign amid tensions with US
In recent weeks, hackers believed to be working for the Iranian government have targeted U.S. government agencies, as well as sectors of the economy, including oil and gas
By Tami Abdollah
Test of resolve, credibility in nuke deal fallout as US-Iran edge closer to war
Iran announced it was breaking compliance with the international agreement that keeps it from making nuclear weapons and the Trump administration followed by ordering 1,000 more troops to the Middle East. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is scheduled to visit MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida to meet with the heads of U.S. Central Command and U.S, Special Operations Command to discuss regional security ongoing operations.
US troops, civilian defense workers get political reminder
Acting U.S. Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan is reminding civilian Defense Department employees and service members not to engage in political activity while on the job.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Lt. Gen. David H. Berger confirmed as next Marine Corps commandant
The incoming commandant currently is the commander of Marine Corps Combat Development Command, where he oversees the latest tech and training to prepare the Corps for the future battlefield.
By Shawn Snow
Truman sailors ordered to ‘clap like we’re at a strip club’ for Pence visit
Speaking with sailors in the Truman’s hangar bay, the vice president announced the White House’s decision to scrap its cost-saving decommissioning plans for Truman, which will instead enter its midlife Refueling Complex Overhaul.
By J.D. Simkins
He spent 956 days as a recruit battling stage 3 blood cancer. Now, he’s a Marine
In 2016, Caleb Eudy would stand on the yellow footprints at Parris Island only to be diagnosed with cancer a month later.
By Shawn Snow
‘The Code’ for tone deafness? CBS show on Marines grilled for tweet about female officer
The sentiment reflected is emblematic of a greater cultural issue.
By J.D. Simkins