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Sea bag tanker jacket, boat cloak for women proposed for Marine uniforms

The commandant made one recommendation before voting got underway: to eliminate the requirement for women to wear pantyhose with dress uniform skirts.

By Hope Hodge Seck

15 months ago

What Marines should know about new reimbursements for relocating pets

The Corps expects Marines won’t get the entitlement until Jan. 1, 2024.

By Irene Loewenson

23 months ago

New commanding general named for West Coast Marine expeditionary force

Lt. Gen. Michael Cederholm has served as deputy commandant for aviation since July 2022.

By Irene Loewenson

2 years ago

Navy announces uniform changes, including a new boot, expected in 2023

Updates include a new, lightweight safety boot and adjustments to the maternity service dress blue coat. Also, 2POCs will begin wider distribution.

By Diana Stancy

2 years ago

No more automatic GWOT service medals, DoD says

The Defense Department has restricted the anti-ISIS campaign medal as well.

By Davis Winkie

3 years ago

Hand, ear and neck tattoos now OK for soldiers amid recruiting crunch

The service has gone back to its surge-era tattoo policies as recruiting falters.

By Davis Winkie

3 years ago