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How a Marine lost over 100 pounds ahead of basic training enrollment

A recent Marine Corps basic training graduate who once weighed 290 pounds lost more than 100 pounds over two years to meet Marine enlistment standards.

By Cristina Stassis

10 days ago

Recruit at Naval Station Great Lakes dies

Amid reports of a gunfire incident on base, an investigation is underway into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

5 months ago

Newly graduated sailors eligible for overnight liberty

Sailors who complete boot camp and are heading to advanced training school are now eligible for overnight liberty, a privilege not previously available.

6 months ago

VA errors in benefits payouts down, but still total more than $1.3B

Recurring errors in VA benefits processing amounted to hundreds of millions in losses for U.S. taxpayers in fiscal 2024.

By Leo Shane III

8 months ago

Air Force lieutenant colonel will face trial for child sex crimes

Kevin DiFalco faces charges of sexual abuse of a child, indecent conduct, giving false testimony and possession of child pornography, among others.

9 months ago

Army prep course jeopardized health of recruits, IG says

Trainees with body fat compositions that exceeded the allowed amount were admitted to the Army’s Future Soldier Preparatory Course.

11 months ago