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Retired Navy officer takes helm of DOD’s military health care
Bass' top priorities include improving medical readiness and stabilizing the Military Health System.
By Karen Jowers
4 years after Hurricane Florence ravaged Lejeune, rebuilding continues
Several new buildings are scheduled to be completed as early as next spring.
ABC’s ‘Our America’ docuseries to showcase the Montford Point Marines
The Montford Point Marines fought valiantly in a number of Pacific theater campaigns.
By J.D. Simkins
Grit & drive: The story of the Marine Corps’ 1st Black 4-star general
In comparison, the Air Force had promoted Daniel “Chappie” James to four-star general in 1975.
By Todd South
Commission recommends stripping Confederate service academy honors
Several buildings, roads and monuments are recommended for changes.
Son of Black Marine to receive father’s military service medal
James “Jimmy” Cook Jr., an Army veteran, will receive the Congressional Gold Medal on behalf of his father, who was one of the Montford Point Marines.
By Davarrick Turner, Knoxville News Sentinel
US National Guard’s aging battle taxis find new use in Ukraine fight
At least five states are sending their aging M113 armored personnel carriers to Europe.
By Joe Gould
Florida crocodile spends a while sunbathing on naval runway
Crikey, there's a croc on the airstrip.
By Sarah Sicard
Navy ousts commander of Fleet Readiness Center East
Marine Corps Col. Thomas Atkinson, who took command in May 2021, was relieved Friday.
By Diana Stancy
Russian strikes hit western Ukraine as offensive widens
Russia widened its military offensive in Ukraine on Friday, striking airfields in the west and an industrial city in the east for the first time.
Distinguished Flying Cross for Marine’s heroic piloting in KC-130J collision
The pilot thought they were goners, as he didn't know any C-130 midair collisions in which the crew survived.
By Philip Athey