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Naturalization Ceremony
News

No, the military isn’t recruiting illegal immigrants

Immigrants not in the country legally would not be eligible for the program.

jody china PLA marriage
Air Force

In China, if ‘Jody’ steals your girl, he gets 10 months in jail

Ain't no use in lookin' back, Jody's got a 10 month prison sentence.

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Jack Casey's funeral procession
Culture

New Hampshire welcomes home fallen Marine pilot, Capt. Jack Casey

Everyone in attendance shared a similar stone-cold look on their faces. Some shed tears as the hearse rolled by.

Massachusetts National Guard
News

National Guard asked to deploy to suburban Boston high school

The guardsmen would be used as hall monitors and substitute teachers.

US drone strike may have killed 2 doctors held hostage
News

US drone strike may have killed 2 doctors held hostage

The Feb. 15 drone strike against al-Shabab took place near Jilib in southern Somalia.

Recon Marine books
Culture

The 5 best books about Recon Marines and warfare — according to Recon Marines

Swift, Silent, Deadly. These are the books Recon Marines recommend.

unsafe army barracks gross mold
Military Life

The Department of Defense says it has a plan to improve housing for troops

The Department of Defense is proposing a sweeping wave of new construction meant to replace old, moldy and broken barracks.

Navy commissions ship named for Medal of Honor recipient
News

Navy commissions ship named for Medal of Honor recipient

John L. Canley led a company of Marines through brutal fighting in the Tet Offensive. 50 years later he received the nation's highest military honor.

Bell salvaged from Navy destroyer sunk in World War I
History

Bell salvaged from Navy destroyer sunk in World War I

The USS Jacob Jones was sunk by a German U-boat in late 1917, killing more than half of its crew.

The Navy USS Carney defeats a combination of Houthi missiles and drones in the Red Sea, Oct. 19. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Aaron Lau.
News

US forces hit Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, takes out missiles and naval drones

It's the first instance the Yemeni group has prepared an underwater drone for attacks.

Space Force cancels classified military communications satellite project
News

Space Force cancels classified military communications satellite project

The move comes even as Space Force pushes to build out its orbital infrastructure.

Texas is building an 80-acre forward operating base for the National Guard at the border
News

Texas is building an 80-acre forward operating base for the National Guard at the border

The planned base along the Rio Grande River is expected to open at a later time.

Ukrainian troops pull out of Avdiivka after months of fighting
News

Ukrainian troops pull out of Avdiivka after months of fighting

The city fell after heavy casualties on both sides.

Marine Corps old corps
Culture

What is the Marine’s so-called ‘old corps’?

There’s not an old corps, or a new corps, just the Marine Corps.

Traumatic brain injuries linked to risk of brain cancer
History

Traumatic brain injuries linked to risk of brain cancer

A study of nearly two million post-9/11 veterans with traumatic brain injuries and penetrating trauma found increased risk for brain cancer.

Marine Cpl. Elwin A. Ramirez
News

Six Marine Security Guards have died overseas since 2022

"Those are really high numbers.”

The 82nd Airborne is dropping munitions from drones
News

The 82nd Airborne is dropping munitions from drones

Increased drone activity in the Middle East and the war in Ukraine is changing how the Army prepares for combat.

Leggings
News

Navy now allows sailors to wear leggings under PT shorts

The Navy made the change as part of its latest uniform policy update.

Chuck Mawhinney is the Marine Corps' deadliest sniper from the Vietnam War.
Culture

Legendary Marine Scout Sniper Chuck Mawhinney dies at age 75

His legend will endure.

The Army’s next-gen combat helmet is now arriving with soldiers
News

The Army’s next-gen combat helmet is now arriving with soldiers

Officials plan to equip the 82nd Airborne's 2nd and 3rd Brigades this fiscal quarter and all close-combat units over the next three years.