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Parachute mishap resulted in Marine’s North Carolina training death
Sgt. Colin Arslanbas, "an outstanding Marine and leader," was in a parachute accident during a predeployment certification exercise.
Coast Guard searches for US Marine who went swimming in Puerto Rico
Samuel Wanjiru, 26, was said to have been visiting the island with his family.
Army’s Hawaii bases recovering from weekend water supply scare
In addition to the weekend's water issues, the Army's garrison in Hawaii has suffered multiple utility failures in recent months.
By Davis Winkie
Al Gray, beloved former Marine Corps commandant, dies at age 95
Gen. Al Gray served as commandant during the fall of the Soviet Union and the Persian Gulf War.
By Todd South
California Marine unit loses M110 sniper rifle
Battalion Landing Team 1/5 reported the rifle unaccounted for “following a Joint Light Tactical Vehicle movement."
Marine receives rare heroism award for saving victim shot 23 times
Sgt. Amed Issa, a Marine infantryman, ran toward gunfire to save a man who had been shot 23 times outside a bar in Honolulu.
Marine Corps drops requirement for women to wear pantyhose with skirts
The Marine Corps also restricted the allowable colors of pantyhose for those who do choose to wear them.
Marines crack down on early range qual departures, OK new prone stance
Effective right away, Marines will no longer be able to duck out of annual rifle qualification early unless they shoot expert in prequalification.
Top Marine general returns to work, 4 months after cardiac arrest
This is the first time since July 2023 that the Marine Corps’ top two positions have been filled by leaders on full duty status.
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.
Navy ‘urgently’ needs to fix new Hawaii water issues, lawmaker says
Officials are trying to determine why there's an oily sheen and chemical taste in tap water.
By Karen Jowers