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Monroe to Donroe: A ‘dead’ doctrine’s revival for current operations

Barack Obama declared the Monroe doctrine "dead." Under Trump, it finds new life.

By Claire Barrett

4 days ago

Ode to James Ransone’s memorable portrayal of a junior enlisted Marine

In just seven episodes, James Ransone churned out one of the most relatable on-screen depictions of life as a junior enlisted Marine.

By J.D. Simkins

2 weeks ago

Trump nominates new head of SOUTHCOM to lead strikes near Venezuela

Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Francis L. Donovan is named to take over for Adm. Alvin Holsey, who retired from his post as commander of SOUTHCOM on Dec. 12.

3 weeks ago

US admiral overseeing military operations in Latin America retires

Adm. Alvin Holsey's retirement was announced by the Pentagon in October, over a month into the Trump administration’s strikes on suspected drug boats.

4 weeks ago

Admiral says there was no ‘kill them all’ order in boat attack

Democrats who were also briefed and saw video of the survivors being killed questioned the Trump administration’s rationale.

5 weeks ago

‘High-G maneuvers’ amid enemy missiles earn USAF pilot Silver Star

An Air Force squadron commander who led a history-making deployment to the Middle East was presented with the military’s third-highest combat award.

By Hope Hodge Seck

6 weeks ago