Army aviator who hid behind dating profile alias convicted of rape
Warrant Officer Dawson Van Manen was sentenced to 31 years in prison after a military jury convicted him of rape.
By Eve Sampson
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US combatant chiefs want more amphibious ready groups, Marine commandant says
The four-star officers who lead U.S. military commands have all requested the support of amphibious ready groups and Marine Expeditionary Units.
By Riley Ceder
Marines approve red dot optics for pistol qualification — under one condition
The Marine Corps is embracing pistol-mounted optics, but only if your unit picks up the tab.
By Daniel Terrill
Stick to your guns: Why the Marine Corps is opting for the M27 over the Army’s M7
The M27 IAR is chambered for 5.56mm NATO legacy cartridge, while the M7 rifle is chambered for the larger and more modern 6.8mm round.
By Daniel Terrill
Man who drove car at Coast Guard personnel charged with assault
A man who drove a U-Haul truck toward U.S. Coast Guard personnel in San Francisco last month was charged Oct. 30 with assault on federal officers.
By Riley Ceder
An enduring symbol: why troops keep naming things after reptiles
From cobras to gators, reptilian mascots and call signs appear on patches, aircraft and unit logos across every branch. Why?
By Clay Beyersdorfer
Marines retire ‘workhorse’ Assault Amphibious Vehicle after 50 years
From the shores of Grenada to the deserts of Iraq, Assault Amphibious Vehicles shielded and carried Marines from ship to sea to shore since 1972.
New field ration delivers more nutrition in a smaller package
The ration allows soldiers to pack five days of nutrition in a three-day footprint.
By Todd South
Fort Benning upgrades range to accommodate new sniper rifle
The new rifle can strike targets at 1,500 to 1,800 meters.
By Todd South
Army major on trial for rape charges involving more than a dozen women
Maj. Jonathan Batt is accused of a variety of sexual and aggravated assaults on women in Arlington, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., between 2019 and 2023.
By Todd South
Army targets 2028 to deliver future assault aircraft to soldiers
The Army is trying to push up delivery of the Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft by several years as it tries to keep pace with future threats.
By Jen Judson
Here’s who’s getting the Army’s first long-range assault aircraft
The Army identified the first unit to receive the Future Long Range Assault Aircraft, or MV-75.
By Jen Judson