Marines Lead Agent on Enhanced Combat Helmet

Looks like the Marines are putting their money behind a the 7.62mm resistant helmet. We heard about SOCOM's MICH Enhanced program back in December, but now it looks like the SYSCOM, PEO Soldier and Natick are all in the market for a new helmet. According to Marine Corps Times reporter Dan Lamothe's story, the Marines will likely get an upgraded shell without addressing the unpopular pad system.

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Breastfeeding troops can recoup cost of shipping milk during PCS moves

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Congressman accuses Army of political attacks over combat badge

Rep. Troy Nehls has received criticism for wearing a Combat Infantry Badge lapel pin after the service revoked the award last year.

Junior enlisted would see only a small pay boost under Senate plan

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VA home loan program added $4 trillion to US economy since WWII

A new study by a Missouri professor labels the 80-year-old VA home loan program 'a huge success' for the American economy.

Junior enlisted pay bump to cost as much as two new aircraft carriers

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Patton’s Prayer: Discussing the famed general with author Alex Kershaw

Kershaw spoke about his newest book, how faith and ego intertwined that winter in 1944, and how the Battle of the Bulge became an American triumph.

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