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2 leaders fired from Marines’ West Coast infantry school on same day
The commanding officer of the School of Infantry–West and the commanding officer of the school’s Reconnaissance Training Company were fired March 8.
Marine dies during live-fire training at West Coast infantry school
A Marine training at School of Infantry-West died Thursday during “a night live-fire training event," according to the Marine Corps.
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
Protest of $65 billion Tricare West health contract goes to court
In light of the continuing legal challenges, the timing of the new Tricare contracts is unclear.
By Karen Jowers
Marine infantry school on West Coast fires its sergeant major
Sgt. Maj. Steven M. Burkett was relieved "for a loss of trust and confidence in his ability to perform his duties."
How Niger’s attempted coup could expand extremism, and Wagner
More than 1,000 U.S. service personnel are in Niger to combat the growing threat from various groups of Islamic extremists.
Military academies’ diversity efforts draw GOP concerns, Dem support
The schools' inclusion programs are the latest military training work to draw the ire of conservative critics.
Coast Guard cutter commander lauded for mentorship, team building
Lt. Chelsea Sheehy, Military Times' 2023 Coast Guardsman of the Year, ensures her crew has the training and resources they need to achieve their goals.
By Diana Stancy
West Point grad writes emotional letter to his Plebe self
“If there’s one thing I hope you’d do differently, it’s spend less time caring about school.”
By Sarah Sicard
Former NFLer, Ranger draws comparisons between NFL, military training
“It is very obvious when you join a football team and you see the drills that it looks a lot like basic training," he said.
By Sarah Sicard
TriWest Healthcare’s $65 billion contract clears protest hurdle
The timeline for the new Tricare contracts to take effect is August 2024, for now.
By Karen Jowers