Army, Marine Corps vehicles not ready for combat, watchdog findsIndustry challenges and reductions in vehicle overhauls have kneecapped vehicle combat readiness in the Army and Marine Corps, the GAO report said.By Zita Ballinger Fletcher2 days ago
An enduring symbol: why troops keep naming things after reptilesFrom cobras to gators, reptilian mascots and call signs appear on patches, aircraft and unit logos across every branch. Why?By Clay Beyersdorfer3 days ago
Military to fire artillery over California highway amid JD Vance visitA plan to fire live artillery over a major highway as part of a military showcase at Camp Pendleton has drawn strong objections. 5 days ago
Netflix adapts Marine’s coming-of-age memoir in new series ‘Boots’The series, premiering Thursday, follows a closeted gay teenager as he enlists in the Marine Corps and navigates boot camp in the 1990s.By Clay Beyersdorfer2 weeks ago
What troops need to know about Hegseth’s new memos for the forceHegseth ordered more strict grooming and fitness standards and less training on subjects like the Privacy Act, cybersecurity and controlled information.By Carla Babb3 weeks ago
Hegseth abruptly summons hundreds of top military leaders to meetingThe directive doesn't offer a reason for the gathering Tuesday of senior commanders of the one-star rank or higher and their top advisers.By Konstantin Toropin and Emma Burrows4 weeks ago