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How the Corps is trying to get exiting Marines to stay as reservists
The Corps already has doubled the number of Marines who enter the Reserve right after the end of their active service via the Direct Affiliation Program.
DOD ‘slow rolling’ fair special pays for Guard, Reserve, advocates say
Pentagon officials fear such reforms could harm active duty retention.
By Davis Winkie
Pentagon IDs Army Reserve soldiers killed in Jordan Tower 22 attack
All three were members of the Army Reserve’s 718th Engineer Company.
By Davis Winkie
Marine helicopter sustains damage during ground transport
A military-contracted ground carrier was moving a UH-1Y Venom helicopter when the mishap occurred, according to the Corps.
Marine 1st lieutenants will have smoother path to captain promotions
Beginning in fiscal year 2025, all “fully qualified” Marine first lieutenants will secure a promotion to captain.
Marine officer ends run in ‘Jeopardy!’ tournament
A Marine officer appeared in the last round of a "Jeopardy!" tournament and took home some serious cash.
Jill Biden tells military children, ‘You teach us how to be brave’
It was the first year Jill Biden has hosted her annual Toys for Tots event at the White House rather than at a local military base.
‘The need is significant’ in Marine Reserves’ 2023 Toys for Tots drive
Staff Sgt. James Caldwell's personal connection to Toys for Tots began years ago, when he also was one of those children who received toys.
By Karen Jowers
Marines embrace young honorary Marine with cancer ‘as one of our own’
Although Jack Lowe was in pain, he remained standing during the ceremony, even raising his right hand from his walker to recite his oath.
Questions linger over Army reservist’s gun access after Maine shooting
Authorities identified Robert Card as a person of interest four hours after the deadliest mass shooting in Maine’s history.
By Bernard Condon, The Associated Press
Rates for Tricare premium plans on the rise again
Increase in rates for Tricare Young Adult Prime is especially stunning, one advocate says.
By Karen Jowers