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Marine Corps’ new Force Design approaches are paying off in operations
Pieces of the changes already in the operating force are proving their combat-worthiness, two senior generals said.
By Todd South
Plan to ease GI Bill reporting rules for colleges signed into law
The law had received bipartisan support in Congress as a way to help school administrators.
Forget 3M. Let’s focus on what is best for vets with hearing loss.
The most important thing is finding the best outcome for veterans affected by hearing loss and tinnitus.
By Christopher Neiweem
Remains of Tennessee sailor who died at Pearl Harbor identified
Oliver K. Burger will receive a full military service at the National Memorial Cemetery in Hawaii on Aug. 31.
By Davarrick Turner, Knoxville News Sentinel
WWII veteran receives France’s highest honor
Ernest Marvel was awarded the French Legion of Honor in July — almost 80 years after he helped liberate the country from the Germans in World War II.
By Shannon Marvel McNaught, The News Journal
Judge declined to halt ban on religious articles in Marine boot camp
The Marine Corps, unlike other services, does not allow religious articles of faith in recruit training, such as a Sikh beard or turban.
By Todd South
Veteran who illegally wiped $48m of student loans sentenced to 6 years
De'Reek Banks sent phony VA letters attesting to disabilities for more than 500 borrowers.
Veterans may be key to solving the US military recruitment crisis
Only 9% of Americans eligible to serve in the military said they would consider military service, according to a Defense Department survey.
By Col. Matthew F. Amidon
Study to examine reasons for infertility among recent war veterans
Past research has shown that veterans' infertility rates may be two times higher than their civilian peers.
Coast Guard vet, wife remain jailed amid mystery about stolen IDs
According to prosecutors, the two have have been fraudulently living for decades under stolen identities.
Largest annual Guard exercise adds big air power at US northern border
This exercise started in 2012 but has increased sevenfold in size and added major air platforms.
By Todd South