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Members of a platoon of female U.S. Marine Corps recruits gear up before training in hand-to-hand combat at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Thursday, June 29, 2023, in Parris Island, S.C.

Hegseth orders review of physical standards for military combat roles

Women already must pass gender-neutral physical fitness requirements for combat posts, but Hegseth contends the standards for women are lower.

By Leo Shane III

6 weeks ago

Hegseth orders review of military grooming and fitness standards

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered senior Pentagon leadership to review how and why grooming standards, including beards, have changed since 2015.

8 weeks ago

Navy body composition study may finally settle tape test debate

The two-year test may bring the Navy — and perhaps the other services — closer to scientific consensus on the best way to measure body fat.

By Hope Hodge Seck

8 weeks ago

Marine gets highest noncombat award for acts in fatal Osprey crash

The captain bravely ushered about two dozen Marines to safety from the burning aircraft.

2 months ago

A Marine’s legacy as first Puerto Rican Medal of Honor recipient

Pfc. Fernando Garcia is the only Puerto Rican Marine to have received the award.

By Jon Guttman

5 months ago

Tom Cruise awarded top Navy honor for military movie roles

Cruise was awarded the U.S. Navy’s top civilian honor for “outstanding contributions to the Navy and the Marine Corps” with “Top Gun” and other films.

5 months ago