The Marines’ Pacific allies are copying its littoral regiment movesJapan, South Korea, Taiwan and the Philippines are developing similar ways to fight concealed across island chains.By Todd South3 weeks ago
The enlisted Marines’ commandant: the personal touch of Al GrayKnown as “the enlisted Marines’ Commandant” and by some as “Papa Bear,” Gen. Al Gray served in a Corps that had to rapidly change through major conflicts.By Todd South6 weeks ago
Marines fly supplies to part of Philippines reeling from floodsThe island of Mindanao has been reeling from the effects of heavy rain, displacing an estimated 795,000 people.By Irene Loewenson3 months ago
Meth, gang, night club: Fort Liberty leader faces multiple chargesThe charges include bringing meth into the U.S. and engaging in online activities in support of a criminal gang in Mexico.By Rachael Riley, The Fayetteville Observer3 months ago
Food stipend angst caused by deployments spur congressional concernsThe issue involves automatic deductions from troops' Basic Allowance for Subsistence payments when they are stationed overseas.By Leo Shane III3 months ago
Lighten the load: The Army’s plan to save time by shedding excess gearTo save time and ditch unneeded gear, the Army recently began a pilot program to expedite removing excess equipment from unit inventories.By Todd South3 months ago
Lawmakers press for junior enlisted pay boost as soon as possibleMilitary pay proposals pending in Congress might face difficulty becoming law because of the budget complications involved.By Leo Shane III3 months ago
Marine Corps’ Japan-based force gets new 3-star leaderLt. Gen. Roger Turner, whose promotion had been among hundreds blocked by one senator, took over III Marine Expeditionary Force on Friday.By Irene Loewenson3 months ago
New in 2024: Marines start moving from Japan to new base on GuamIn 2024, the United States and Japan plan to spend more than $1 billion on construction at Camp Blaz, Guam.By Irene Loewenson4 months ago
Maintenance issue discovered in multiple Marine helicopters in JapanThe aircraft involved were the AH-1Z Viper attack helicopter and the UH-1Y Venom utility helicopter.By Irene Loewenson4 months ago
Army wants less ‘siloed’ job ladders and a flexible job ‘jungle gym’The Army's top civilian official overseeing personnel policy testified to Congress on Wednesday regarding how the service can attract more recruits.By Davis Winkie5 months ago
Army staff sergeant jumps into action after car crash, saves soldierStaff Sgt. Todd Darter helped rescue Sgt. Mark Garcia and his son from a car crash in September.By Sarah Sicard5 months ago