Corps updates physical fitness test standards for combat MOS MarinesUpdates include sex-neutral requirements for all combat MOS Marines to score a minimum of 210 out of a possible 300. By Bridget Craig2 hours ago
Iowa National Guard IDs soldiers killed in ambush in SyriaBoth soldiers were deployed with the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, which is currently conducting ongoing counter-terrorism operations in the region.By J.D. Simkins3 days ago
Several US troops wounded in attack in Syria: ReportsThe U.S. currently has hundreds of troops deployed in eastern Syria as part of a coalition fighting the Islamic State group.5 days ago
Troops will see an average 4.2% boost in 2026 housing allowanceService members will see a 4.2% bump, on average, in their monthly Basic Allowance for Housing as of Jan. 1, defense officials announced Thursday.By Karen Jowers7 days ago
US Air Force wants AI to power high-speed wargamingThe Air Force wants a cloud-based, AI-powered “digital sandbox” as a hub to generate and run wargames at speeds of up 10,000 times faster than real time.By Michael Peck9 days ago
US Marine Corps stands up 3 new combat logistics companies in JapanThe activation comes as part of the Corps' Force Design 2030 recalibration toward agile logistics in the contested island chains of the Pacific.By J.D. Simkins and Hope Hodge Seck2 weeks ago