This California Army Guard unit is leading the charge on urban operationsLeaders hope this first upcoming conference can lead to more.By Todd South16 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.By Todd South4 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 Snow4 years ago
This is how the Corps is overhauling its enlisted military education to boost lethality and college accreditationThe Sergeants School is being lengthened to five weeks, and the curriculum will better align with civilian colleges and universities.By Shawn Snow4 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 Snow4 years ago
The future battlefield: Army, Marines prepare for ‘massive’ fight in megacitiesFor 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.By Todd South5 years ago