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Parachute mishap resulted in Marine’s North Carolina training death
Sgt. Colin Arslanbas, "an outstanding Marine and leader," was in a parachute accident during a predeployment certification exercise.
Naval Academy sued over affirmative action admissions policy
A group critical of race-conscious admissions filed a lawsuit against the practice at the Naval Academy.
Iranian Navy shines laser at US helicopter during ‘unsafe’ interaction
“IRGCN vessels shone a laser multiple times at the aircraft while in flight," according to U.S. Naval Forces Central Command.
By Diana Stancy
Negligent discharge killed Marine who died in live-fire training
Lance Cpl. Joseph Whaley was killed by "negligent discharge during live-fire small arms training exercise,” according to the Naval Safety Command.
West Point sued over using race as an admissions factor
The lawsuit was filed by the same group behind the lawsuit that resulted in the U.S. Supreme Court striking down affirmative action in college admissions.
Navy, Marine Corps test warfighting concepts
“The ability to command and control our operations across 22 time zones is how we will fight and win in a global environment against our competitors."
By Diana Stancy
Centuries-old coins found in 1828 West Point time capsule
The U.S. Military Academy says the lead box contained six silver American coins dating from 1795 to 1828 and a commemorative medal.
Air Force defends ‘Doolittle’ football uniform from online critics
The Air Force Academy football team plans to wear a special uniform this season honoring the Doolittle Raiders.
Lawmakers want to protect Coast Guard cadets who report sexual assault
Bipartisan legislation introduced on Tuesday would put the Coast Guard Academy in line with policies at Department of Defense military academies.
DoD review calls for reforms after sexual assault spike at academies
Academies must improve their leadership, stop toxic practices such as hazing and hold classroom training to halt rising incidents of sexual assault.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
More Marines, sailors operating in Red Sea amid tensions with Iran
The increased presence of sailors and Marines aims to de-escalate tensions caused by Iran’s harassment and seizures of merchant vessels.
By Diana Stancy