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 Craig19 hours ago
Trump orders blockade of ‘sanctioned oil tankers’ into VenezuelaThe moves comes after U.S. forces last week seized an oil tanker off Venezuela’s coast.3 days 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. Simkins4 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.6 days ago
Troops to get 3.8% pay raise under proposed defense billThe proposed NDAA also includes a boost in family separation allowance, among other policy alterations designed to improve troops’ quality of life.By Patricia Kime11 days ago
US raid allegedly killed undercover agent instead of IS officialA raid by U.S. forces and a Syrian group aiming to capture an Islamic State official instead reportedly killed a local man who was working to gather intel.2 weeks ago