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Next Generation Squad Weapon and optic exceed soldiers’ expectations
The brigade will be fully fielded with the new weapons by September.
By Todd South
The new Marine infantry battalion is slimmer, saltier and more techy
Phase one concluded in June. Phase two begins in 2023.
By Todd South
Marines will get more chances to earn expert shooting badge
Marines who earn the lesser marksman and sharpshooter badges during rifle or pistol range qualification will get two more chances to hit the range.
Corps identifies Marine who died at California infantry school
Lance Cpl. Joseph D. Whaley died Thursday during nighttime live-fire training.
Marine dies during live-fire training at West Coast infantry school
A Marine training at School of Infantry-West died Thursday during “a night live-fire training event," according to the Marine Corps.
Marine infantry school on West Coast fires its sergeant major
Sgt. Maj. Steven M. Burkett was relieved "for a loss of trust and confidence in his ability to perform his duties."
Doubts about scout snipers arose in infantry units, No. 2 Marine says
The Marine Corps’ controversial decision to scrap scout sniper platoons “came from the ground up."
A squad corpsman: How Marine planners are seeking better combat care
The next phase of experimentation will focus on what battalions need.
By Todd South
Congress calls for more funding of Pentagon UFO office
Austin pledged to fully fund the office in the future.
By Zamone Perez
The Army wants this many new rifles, machine guns by next year
The first unit equipped is scheduled for early 2024.
By Todd South
Marine combat engineers no longer capable of supporting the infantry
If called to breach a minefield, reduce an obstacle or bridge a gap, combat engineers would have nothing acceptable to send, these retired Marines say.
By Lt. Gen. William Keys (retired) and Maj. Gen. Ronald Richard (retired)