DHS contacted Naval Station Great Lakes for ICE support, official saysDHS has reportedly requested access to the naval base's facilities, among other resources. By Riley Ceder6 weeks ago
Navy amphib readiness dips as sailors, Marines deploy for CaribbeanThe Marine Corps has said it needs the amphib readiness rate at 80% or higher to complete its missions. It is currently at 41%.By Carla Babb8 weeks ago
Marines embrace young honorary Marine with cancer ‘as one of our own’Although Jack Lowe was in pain, he remained standing during the ceremony, even raising his right hand from his walker to recite his oath.By Irene Loewenson23 months ago
How Marines became known as ‘Jarheads’Being a Jarhead is a source of pride for Marines.By Sarah Sicard23 months ago
Video for Marine Corps’ 248th birthday emphasizes combat readiness “We’re Marines till we die,” a Silver Star recipient says in the video. “And we require a two-week notice for that.”By Irene Loewenson23 months ago
Binge drinking, alcohol abuse remains significant challenge for vetsA new RAND study found high rates of problems with alcohol among veterans of of every era.By Leo Shane III24 months ago
San Diego Marine base ‘not suitable’ for homeless camp, colonel saysWorld War II-era live-fire ranges contain unexploded ordnance, and current live-fire training nearby would pose its own risks, the base commander said.By Irene Loewenson2 years ago
Marine vet marking Beirut attack anniversary with another 273-mile walkOct. 23 will mark the milestone 40th anniversary of the suicide bombing that killed 241 U.S. service members stationed in the Lebanese capital.By Irene Loewenson2 years ago
This Marine is taking challenge coins to new heights, crayons includedIt’s both a challenge coin and a fun way to crack open a cold one.By Sarah Sicard2 years ago
There is now no Marine uniform that requires women to wear skirtsFemale officers and staff noncommissioned officers can now wear slacks instead of skirts with their evening dress uniform.By Irene Loewenson2 years ago
Pentagon orders new interviews on deadly 2021 Afghan airport attackThe interviews are meant to see if service members who were not included in the original investigation, have new or different information.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press2 years ago
Navy unveils new process to speed payouts for Camp Lejeune illnessesIndividuals can get up to $550,000 through the new process, but officials won't say exactly when the payouts will be sent out.By Leo Shane III2 years ago