Corps updates physical fitness test standards for combat MOS MarinesUpdates include sex-neutral requirements for all combat MOS Marines to score a minimum of 210 out of a possible 300. By Bridget Craig5 days ago
Iowa National Guard IDs soldiers killed in ambush in SyriaBoth soldiers were deployed with the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, which is currently conducting ongoing counter-terrorism operations in the region.By J.D. Simkins8 days ago
Several US troops wounded in attack in Syria: ReportsThe U.S. currently has hundreds of troops deployed in eastern Syria as part of a coalition fighting the Islamic State group.10 days ago
US Marine Corps stands up 3 new combat logistics companies in JapanThe activation comes as part of the Corps' Force Design 2030 recalibration toward agile logistics in the contested island chains of the Pacific.By J.D. Simkins and Hope Hodge Seck3 weeks ago
Thanksgiving feasts deployed to troops around the worldService members on ships in the Caribbean as well as National Guard members deployed to cities within the U.S. will get their turkey, too. By Karen Jowers5 weeks ago
Supreme Court weighs if contractor can be sued for wartime negligenceJustices were skeptical Monday that the case was an exception to other lawsuits against defense contractors, which usually get immunity in such litigation.By Patricia Kime7 weeks ago