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Platoon level gender-integration ‘critical’ for Marines, committee says
The report also recommends gender-integrated drill instructor teams.
By Todd South
Joint Base San Antonio moves troops after legionella found in plumbing
The service members at Liberty Barracks are all temporary residents undergoing treatment at Brooke Army Medical Center.
By Zamone Perez
Sailor found not guilty of Bonhomme Richard arson
A Navy judge has ruled a sailor was not guilty of setting a fire that destroyed the Bonhomme Richard in San Diego in 2020.
By Elliot Spagat, The Associated Press
Trial to start for sailor accused of igniting Navy warship
The Navy judge overseeing the Article 32 process recommended the case not go to trial.
Marine vet suspect in 2016 San Diego killing captured in El Salvador
Marine veteran Raymond McLeod, 37, was on the U.S. Marshals’ 15 Most Wanted list.
This Coast Guard rescue swimmer saved 9 people in disabled boat from freezing to death
Aviation Survival Technician 2 Joshua Carlson knew the Coast Guard was for him because he wanted to do something 'exceptional' with his life.
By Diana Stancy
5 officers censured for 2020 amphibious vehicle sinking that killed 8 Marines, 1 sailor
Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro said the punishment stemmed from the five officers’ “inadequate leadership and execution of their oversight duties."
By Todd South
Marines need nearly $5B for integrating boot camp, fighting climate change
It's a hefty price tag, but one the Corps says it needs to stay above water.
By Philip Athey
The Marines need more female drill instructors to make gender-integration work
The issue will be particularly bad between 2024 and 2026, due to a significant drop in recruiting numbers due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
By Philip Athey
The Marines likely won’t gender-integrate boot camp at the platoon level
It appears the Marine Corps is heading down a path that will see the service integrate boot camp at the company level, but leave platoons segregated by gender.
By Philip Athey
4 Marines arrested after San Diego Zoo tram incident left 100 people midair
Though no injuries were reported, it took the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department more than two hours to safely return every passenger to the ground.
By Philip Athey