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Final Independence-class combat ship delivered to Navy
As a littoral combat ship, the future USS Pierre could inherit a legacy of problems.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
Army Ranger sentenced to 20 years in prison for 2021 murder
A soldier who killed a security guard in 2021 was sentenced to two decades behind bars.
By Riley Ceder
He was first to report V-E Day — then he was fired for it
AP war correspondent Edward Kennedy landed the biggest scoop of his career — while simultaneously ruining it.
D-Day medic was ready to give his life — and save as many as he could
On D-Day, Charles Shay was a 19-year-old Army medic. Now 99, he's about to take part in the 80th anniversary commemorations of the landings in Normandy.
Marine Corps’ new Force Design approaches are paying off in operations
Pieces of the changes already in the operating force are proving their combat-worthiness, two senior generals said.
By Todd South
Top Marine ‘won’t apologize’ for Corps’ past neglect of barracks
"But now the tide has to turn, and we have to get back to quality of life," Gen. Eric Smith said.
Marines sending new amphibious vehicles to Japan in the summer
184 amphibious combat vehicles have already been fielded by BAE Systems to the Marine Corps.
Navy’s next amphibious ship named for Marines’ Helmand province fight
The Navy will honor the Marines and sailors who served in Afghanistan with the name of the next America-class amphibious ship.
New tech aims to make Marines more lethal shooters
The tools include shot tracking, instant feedback, new simulators and devices that improve technique.
By Todd South
How the Marine Corps’ barracks got to be so bad, according to 2 generals
Years of spending more on weapons systems than on quality of life was one reason, the Marine Corps’ budget chief said.
Marines test mixed reality ‘telemaintenance’ for battlefield repairs
Using mixed reality headsets, technicians and Marines can 'see' the same view and conduct repairs.
By Todd South