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A Marine combat instructor shielded his student from a grenade with his body — and survived
When then-Sgt. Brett Meil saw a student inadvertently activate a grenade during infantry training, he covered him with his body and prepared to die.
Marine Corps’ new Force Design approaches are paying off in operations
Pieces of the changes already in the operating force are proving their combat-worthiness, two senior generals said.
By Todd South
Faceless people, invisible hands: Army video targets PSYOP recruits
A foreboding new video released in the early morning hours is the latest effort by the Army to lure soldiers to some of its more secretive units.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
New tech aims to make Marines more lethal shooters
The tools include shot tracking, instant feedback, new simulators and devices that improve technique.
By Todd South
Marines test mixed reality ‘telemaintenance’ for battlefield repairs
Using mixed reality headsets, technicians and Marines can 'see' the same view and conduct repairs.
By Todd South
US says it will return to Chad for talks to keep troops in the country
The U.S. said last month it was withdrawing most of its 100 troops from Chad after the government questioned the legality of their operations.
By Francis Kokutse, The Associated Press
Navy pauses T-45C Goshawk fleet operations after ‘engine malfunction’
It's the second fleet-wide stand-down of the Navy's trainer aircraft fleet since 2022.
By Diana Stancy
New Air Force PT uniforms roll out after 2-year delay
The Air Force's new PT uniform has hit basic training and will roll out to AAFES shops later this year.
Marines to merge air control jobs as new air defense tech comes online
The Marine Corps believes it can merge air control jobs as it combines the duties of two types of air operations centers.
By Todd South
Army says fitness plan cut injuries and drug use, aids mental health
While the whole Army saw increases in problem areas, Holistic Health and Fitness units reported significantly lower increases across categories.
By Todd South
Military bases teem with PFAS — there’s still no firm plan for cleanup
Excessive levels of toxic PFAS chemicals have been detected at 80% of active and decommissioned military bases.
By Sachi Kitajima Mulkey, Grist