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700 Marines deployed to LA to respond to immigration protests
About 700 Marines have been ordered to deploy to Los Angeles to help National Guard members respond to immigration protests.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press and Tara Copp, AP
Exclusive: Army secretary talks force structure cuts, SOF ‘reform’
Army Secretary Christine Wormuth spoke with Army Times about how and where the service will make its cuts.
By Davis Winkie
How soon is too soon? ‘Six Days in Fallujah’ out 18 years after battle
A controversial first-person shooter based on an actual battle and featuring real-life Marines in the game is now available to play on PC.
By Matt Sampson
National Guard closes end-strength gap, but recruitment woes persist
Despite adjustments, the National Guard's struggle to recruit new troops continues.
Failed military recruits prove deadly outliers
The gunman in a mass killing in Allen, Texas, is among 32 recruits who washed out of the military and went on to commit extremist crimes.
Grand jury indicts Marine veteran in NYC subway chokehold death
Daniel Penny had been charged by Manhattan prosecutors in the May 1 death of Jordan Neely.
Female Army enlistments down after Vanessa Guillen’s death, data shows
After the 2020 disappearance and murder of Spc. Vanessa Guillen, there was a spike in prospective female recruits who decided not to enlist in the Army.
By Hope Hodge Seck
Military nominations hold could hurt readiness, says top Marine nominee
One misstep by an less experienced leader can have cascading effects on the entire operation, Marine Gen. Eric Smith said.
Army hits retention goal four months early, says top enlisted soldier
Recruiting remains a challenge, but the service has hit its retention goals for the past four years.
By Todd South
Join the military, become a US citizen: Uncle Sam wants you and vous
Struggling to overcome recruiting shortfalls, the Army and the Air Force have bolstered their marketing to entice legal residents to enlist.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press