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The new Marine infantry battalion is slimmer, saltier and more techy
Phase one concluded in June. Phase two begins in 2023.
By Todd South
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Putin says Russia is ‘united as never before’ at India-China summit
Putin sought to project confidence after a short-lived mutiny at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization meeting, before a rare sympathetic audience.
In defense of the all-volunteer force
Compared to the legacy force, the all-volunteer force has significantly raised the standards on physical, mental, and conduct qualifications, says the author of this commentary.
By Dana T. Atkins
A nation of draft dodgers
Is it a “volunteer” system when you pay someone to “volunteer," asks the author of this commentary.
By Dennis Laich
Triple amputee Marine veteran finds challenge in Montana bison harvest
Late in life, Brian Meyer found his people. They are hunters.
By Brett French, The Billings Gazette
Veterans organization launches service projects in Houston’s hurricane-damaged neighborhoods
Some 200 veterans and community partners recently participated in Operation Bayou City Blitz, a volunteer initiative organized by veteran nonprofit The Mission Continues.
By Jared Morgan
How veterans can still serve after they take off the uniform
For many veterans, volunteering can work to ease the transition to civilian life. Here's a round-up of some VSOs veterans can volunteer for.
By Jared Morgan
WWII vet’s 107th birthday brings parade of well-wishers, thanks to California non-profit
Welcome Home Military Heroes saluted WWII vet Henry Barba with a 50-vehicle parade on Saturday, the organization's 34th such vehicle salute since the pandemic began. The group also welcomes troops returning home.
By Harm Venhuizen
Federal charity program embraces virtual tools during the pandemic
COVID-19 restrictions have caused the Combined Federal Campaign to turn to more digital options to collect donations and spread the word.
By Jessie Bur
US contractor told Lebanese port official of chemicals risk
A U.S. Army contractor advising the Lebanese navy told port officials of the unsafe storage of ammonium nitrate in 2015 or 2016.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
Iran blames bad communication, missile battery alignment for January shootdown of Ukrainian plane
A misaligned missile battery, miscommunication between troops and their commanders and a decision to fire without authorization all led to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard shooting down a Ukrainian jetliner in January, killing all 176 people on board, a new report says.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press
Here’s the newest price tag for DoD’s arsenal of equipment
A government watchdog has looked over 121 key defense acquisition programs.
By Aaron Mehta