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Parachute mishap resulted in Marine’s North Carolina training death
Sgt. Colin Arslanbas, "an outstanding Marine and leader," was in a parachute accident during a predeployment certification exercise.
New evidence declares soldier POW before death in Korean War
No initial evidence or eyewitness testimony pointed to his POW status.
By Staff Reports
Marines, sailors ate all of Greek town’s eggs, meat on port visit
The hospitality of one Greek town went over easy welcoming Marines and sailors on a May port visit.
Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group, 22nd MEU kick off deployment
The dock landing ship Gunston Hall is poised to join the rest of the amphibious ready group later this month.
By Diana Stancy
No gunfire injuries followed bombing that killed 13 troops in Afghanistan
Autopsies found injuries from ball bearings were the cause of death for each U.S. service member killed in the attack.
By Philip Athey
Vinson strike group, Essex ARG conduct operations in South China Sea
The exercise marked the first time an amphibious ready group has operated with an “advanced Air Wing of the Future,” according to the Navy.
By Diana Stancy
Marine recon platoon takes on urban fight as it preps for next deployment
Fighting in certain urban environments still remains one of the “essential tasks” for the 31st MEU, despite the shift toward distributed operations.
By Philip Athey
Woman who quit Air Force commando course questioned ‘highly suspicious’ lower standards
"The change in standards invalidated me with a majority of my team,” the female special tactics officer candidate wrote in April 2021.
Air Force accused of pushing woman through elite commando training after she quit, spurring investigation
The claims are incorrect or missing important context, said Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, the head of Air Force Special Operations Command. But he has called for the service's inspector general to investigate.
More boards coming for Marine leadership involved in deadly AAV sinking
Two Marines will face boards come January.
By Philip Athey
Marine amphibious assault vehicles permanently pulled from deployments
Only 10 of 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion’s nearly 200 vehicles passed the more intense inspection.
By Philip Athey