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Academy athletes could jump to pro sports right away under House plan
A proposal from House lawmakers would let academy athletes with professional sports offers serve in the reserves instead of on active duty.
Marine Corps vows to inspect every single barracks ‘wall to wall’
The Marine Corps has ordered inspections of each of its barracks by March 15.
Marine leaders drop ‘2030’ from name of ambitious overhaul plan
The Corps’ leaders have started referring to the plan formerly known as Force Design 2030 as simply “Force Design.”
Honorary Marine, whom the Corps welcomed as one of its own, dies at 17
Jack Lowe became an honorary Marine in November 2023 following a diagnosis of terminal bone cancer.
Pentagon can boost pay for separated families to $400 — but hasn’t
Despite Congress authorizing the increase, the Pentagon is treating it as optional amid an ongoing compensation study.
Military families may get better access to mental health care
Families could see lower costs for mental health care as well as expanded counseling services.
By Karen Jowers
Congress approves Space Force part-timers, but still no Space Guard
A new Space Force structure approved in the 2024 defense policy law may create more flexibility for troops.
Photos reveal vermin, filth and disarray at one Marine Corps barracks
Photos purport to show dead vermin, possible mold and general disarray in a barracks at the School of Infantry-West, at Camp Pendleton, California.
Top Marine could return to work in a matter of weeks, Del Toro says
Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro said Marine Commandant Gen. Eric Smith is recovering from heart surgery and could return to work within weeks.
Top Marine general in ‘good condition’ after open-heart surgery
Gen. Eric Smith, the Marine commandant, hasn’t been on full duty status since he went into cardiac arrest in October but plans to make a return.
New in 2024: Housing panel gives military families a voice
Service members and spouses from each U.S. military branch will be invited to join a new housing-focused working group.
By Karen Jowers