Latest "hue city" stories

This California Army Guard unit is leading the charge on urban operations

Leaders hope this first upcoming conference can lead to more.

16 months ago

The Army and Marine Corps are looking at what troops will need to fight in megacities, underground

The group will seek out technology and gear to give troops advantages in urban areas.

4 years ago

Marine first sergeant to be awarded Navy Cross for Vietnam War heroics

Lord entered the Corps in 1965 at the age of 17, and also is the recipient of the Purple Heart.

By Shawn Snow

4 years ago

This is how the Corps is overhauling its enlisted military education to boost lethality and college accreditation

The Sergeants School is being lengthened to five weeks, and the curriculum will better align with civilian colleges and universities.

By Shawn Snow

4 years ago

50 years later, Marine gunny to be awarded the Medal of Honor for Hue City heroics

Retired Sgt. Maj. John Canley will be awarded the Medal of Honor at a White House ceremony on Oct. 17.

By Shawn Snow

4 years ago

The future battlefield: Army, Marines prepare for ‘massive’ fight in megacities

For a long time, both the Marines and Army failed to do anything substantial to prepare for large-scale urban combat — other than to avoid it whenever possible.

5 years ago