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New in 2022: Will female Marines be allowed to wear ponytails?
The Corps is the only service branch that does not allow ponytails in daily uniforms.
By Philip Athey
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Marines unveil new staff noncommissioned officer promotion warrant
A recent panel of senior enlisted Marines found that the identical warrants implied that junior Marines and staff noncommissioned officers had the same roles and responsibilities.
By Philip Athey
‘Recruit the recruiter’: Marine Corps still in need of recruiting duty volunteers
The Corps has found success with recent bonuses, but needs more recruiters.
By Philip Athey
5% of active duty Marines still completely unvaccinated as deadline passes
No religious exemptions have been approved.
By Philip Athey
As deadline approaches, Marines are the military’s least vaccinated force
Despite extra time, the Army is still ahead of the Marine Corps with a 95% vaccination rate.
By Philip Athey
Smarter not harder: How the Marine Corps wants to improve performance
To make up for lost advantages, the Corps is focusing on making each Marine better than their near-peer equivalent.
By Philip Athey