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How a former Army captain fared at Marine boot camp
A former Army captain, Pfc. Nicolas Brooklier said he was especially drawn to the Crucible, the grueling capstone event of Marine boot camp.
Opinion
How addressing waivers and eligibility can fix the recruiting crisis
There are many factors that contribute to the recruiting crisis facing the military, but at least one of them is within the Pentagon's power to fix.
By Joe Schuman
V-22 Osprey fleet will fly again, with no fixes but renewed training
The V-22 is allowed to fly again, and the services will each implement their own training and maintenance protocols to get the fleet back to operations.
Air Force recruiting rebounds while Army, Navy still struggle
Air Force recruiting boss Brig. Gen. Christopher Amrhein said Tuesday he is “cautiously optimistic” about staying on track for the rest of the year.
Marine Corps’ deadliest sniper, Charles ‘Chuck’ Mawhinney, dies at 75
The Lakeview, Oregon, native recorded 103 confirmed kills in Vietnam over the span of 16 months in 1968 and 1969.
By Jon Simkins
Multiple fixes in the works for Fort Liberty quality of life problems
Post officials are working an a host of short- and long-term solutions to decadeslong infrastructure issues.
By Todd South
DOD ‘slow rolling’ fair special pays for Guard, Reserve, advocates say
Pentagon officials fear such reforms could harm active duty retention.
By Davis Winkie
Lighten the load: The Army’s plan to save time by shedding excess gear
To save time and ditch unneeded gear, the Army recently began a pilot program to expedite removing excess equipment from unit inventories.
By Todd South
Army fielding new helmet that protects against small arms fire
The new helmet gives added protection at the same weight of the current helmet.
By Todd South
New ruck built for radio operators undergoes airborne testing
The new radio ruck is expected to field in early 2025.
By Todd South
Marine Corps rated ‘strong,’ US military overall ‘weak,’ report says
The report paints a picture of an aging and understaffed military.
By Sarah Sicard