US military pier in Gaza to cost $320 million, Pentagon estimatesThe U.S. and Israel have said they hope to have the mobile pier in place and operations underway by early May.By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press3 days ago
Corps IDs Marine who died in California ‘aviation ground mishap’Cpl. Miguel Maya, a U/AH-1 aircraft avionics technician, died “as a result of an aviation ground mishap,” the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing said.By Irene Loewenson6 days ago
Air Force eyes picking first cyber warrant officer cohort this summerAir Force warrant officers could bridge the knowledge gaps between niche specialties like expeditionary communications and defensive cyber operations.By Rachel S. Cohen8 weeks ago
Like father, like son: Book explores legacy of first Black generalIt took a lot of questions and a decade of research for Doug Melville to learn the extent of his family's military history.By Todd South2 months ago
DOD ‘slow rolling’ fair special pays for Guard, Reserve, advocates sayPentagon officials fear such reforms could harm active duty retention.By Davis Winkie3 months ago
5 Marines who died in helicopter crash in California identifiedAll were members of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing’s Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, nicknamed the Flying Tigers.By Irene Loewenson3 months ago
5 Marines confirmed dead in California helicopter crash3rd Marine Aircraft Wing’s news release didn’t identify the five Marines, citing the military’s policy of waiting 24 hours after notifying next of kin.By Irene Loewenson3 months ago
Paperless enlisted promotion tests to roll out in FebruaryThe Air Force will start rolling out Weighted Airman Promotion System (WAPS) exams in February.By Courtney Mabeus-Brown3 months ago
Marine arrested in shooting death of civilian on North Carolina baseIt was an "isolated incident and there was no threat to other Marines or the public,” a Marine spokeswoman said.By Irene Loewenson3 months ago
Amid COVID surge, VA hospitals not requiring masks for all patientsIndividual hospitals may consider mask mandates if they see a surge in COVID-19 cases locally.By Leo Shane III4 months ago
Marine embassy security guard dies on duty in Republic of CongoLance Cpl. Nicholas Maurice Dural, 20, of Lafayette, Louisiana, had been serving at the U.S. embassy in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo, since April.By Irene Loewenson4 months ago
Far more Marines died in car crashes in 2023 than in other accidentsThe summer was a particularly difficult time for the Marine Corps in terms of both on- and off-duty accidents.By Irene Loewenson4 months ago