As a child growing up in Northern California, Marine Col. Nicole Mann would look at the stars and wonder if she could ever explore them herself. But before it works, the service must break from antiquated acquisition processes that prevent rapid purchases and slow down deliveries to soldiers. Sailors and Marines deployed with the group spent nearly nine months deployed before coming home this week. The general oversaw the Reserve as Force Design 2030 began. We want to hear from you about the servicewide inspections of Marine Corps living facilities. The Marine Corps also restricted the allowable colors of pantyhose for those who do choose to wear them. Troops are looking at the Arctic to counter ongoing efforts by Russia and China there. A move by VA officials to simplify rules for the Post-9/11 GI Bill could cause new problems, advocates warn. Albert Bryant Sr., 97, and John Henry Chaney, 104, were drafted into the Marine Corps in 1943. Soldiers at Fort Cavazos say that officials won't grant any religious exceptions to rules requiring deductions from their Basic Allowance for Subsistence. Load More