Corps updates physical fitness test standards for combat MOS MarinesUpdates include sex-neutral requirements for all combat MOS Marines to score a minimum of 210 out of a possible 300. By Bridget Craig5 hours ago
Iowa National Guard IDs soldiers killed in ambush in SyriaBoth soldiers were deployed with the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, which is currently conducting ongoing counter-terrorism operations in the region.By J.D. Simkins3 days ago
Several US troops wounded in attack in Syria: ReportsThe U.S. currently has hundreds of troops deployed in eastern Syria as part of a coalition fighting the Islamic State group.5 days ago
Family of man killed in US strike files human rights challengeThe family of a Colombian man has filed a formal challenge to U.S. military strikes on alleged drug-carrying boats.By Regina Garcia Cano, The Associated Press2 weeks ago
US Marine Corps stands up 3 new combat logistics companies in JapanThe activation comes as part of the Corps' Force Design 2030 recalibration toward agile logistics in the contested island chains of the Pacific.By J.D. Simkins and Hope Hodge Seck2 weeks ago
Thanksgiving feasts deployed to troops around the worldService members on ships in the Caribbean as well as National Guard members deployed to cities within the U.S. will get their turkey, too. By Karen Jowers4 weeks ago