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Trump nominates new head of SOUTHCOM to lead strikes near Venezuela
Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Francis L. Donovan is named to take over for Adm. Alvin Holsey, who retired from his post as commander of SOUTHCOM on Dec. 12.
By Riley Ceder
US destroyers head toward Venezuela as Trump aims to pressure cartels
The deployment comes as Trump pushes for using the U.S. military to thwart cartels he blames for the flow of illicit drugs into American communities.
US Marine dies, another rescued while hiking in northern Japan
Deteriorating weather conditions were likely a factor in the Marines going missing, the Marine Corps said.
By Riley Ceder
Barracks 2030 isn’t a ‘fix it and forget it’ effort, USMC leaders say
Marine Corps leaders discussed the future of the nearly $11 billion dollar housing initiative at Washington's Modern Day Marine conference.
By Riley Ceder
Handheld counter-drone devices headed to deploying Marine units
The handheld device will likely go to Marine Expeditionary Units and Marine Littoral Regiments first.
By Todd South
Sailor who once ‘came up short’ on ASVAB graduates as top recruit
Seaman Apprentice Jason Lorentz received the Military Excellence Award after completing the Future Sailor Prep Course and basic training.
By Riley Ceder
With his track ablaze, this soldier found a way to destroy an enemy tank
As a tank destroyer commander without a tank destroyer, Medal of Honor recipient Staff Sgt. Clyde Choate had to do exceptional improvisation under fire.
By Jon Guttman
Army picks two companies to get small drones to brigade combat teams
Two companies will provide small, expendable and reconfigurable air drones to brigade combat team maneuver companies.
By Jen Judson
Marines to merge air control jobs as new air defense tech comes online
The Marine Corps believes it can merge air control jobs as it combines the duties of two types of air operations centers.
By Todd South