Maj. Shane Gentry used his real-world experience remotely piloting the MQ-9A in combat missions to train other Marines to fly the aircraft. The U.S. military will rapidly expand its universal pre-K program to another 79 primary schools, for a total of 80 locations, in the 2024-2025 school year. Marine recruits now are receiving a full issue of the camouflage combat utility uniforms. The weapon would give squads and platoons air firepower at their fingertips. Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of April 15, 2024. The Marine Corps is requesting eight new ships over the next five years for its new littoral regiments. A new military quality of life improvement plan would include targeted pay increases for young troops and bigger housing stipends for families. "What grocery store runs out of potatoes?" asked one military wife in South Korea. Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of April 8, 2024. Aerial and maritime drones coupled with a new shore-to-shore connector aim to overcome logistical hurdles. Load More