Program for youth caregivers, umpire academy among Fisher awardeesFive nonprofits were awarded a total of $400,000 for their innovative support of troops, military families and veterans.By Karen Jowers4 days ago
Marines fire HIMARS for first time near Mount Fuji The live-fire exercise near Mount Fuji comes amid unprecedented tensions in the Indo-Pacific region.By Zita Ballinger Fletcher11 days ago
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 weeks 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 Beyersdorfer2 weeks 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. 3 weeks 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 Beyersdorfer4 weeks ago