The increase falls short of what the Corps has indicated it would cost to fix the living facilities’ issues. This is the first time since July 2023 that the Marine Corps’ top two positions have been filled by leaders on full duty status. The top Marine's return could happen in the coming weeks. Soldiers at Fort Cavazos say that officials won't grant any religious exceptions to rules requiring deductions from their Basic Allowance for Subsistence. Members want next year's spending plan to include money for junior enlisted pay raises and military housing improvements. Community groups can't fully meet veteran and military families' asks for mental health help or financial aid. The Marine Corps has ordered inspections of each of its barracks by March 15. The Corps’ leaders have started referring to the plan formerly known as Force Design 2030 as simply “Force Design.” The Defense Intelligence Agency in August showed reporters remnants of Iranian drones discovered in Ukraine, after Russian use, and Iraq. Jack Lowe became an honorary Marine in November 2023 following a diagnosis of terminal bone cancer. Load More