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What Marines should know about new reimbursements for relocating pets
The Corps expects Marines won’t get the entitlement until Jan. 1, 2024.
Two-star wants to ease the civilian-to-soldier transition during Army basic training
Basic training is "not getting softer," Maj. Gen. Lonnie G. Hibbard declared.
By Kyle Rempfer
Draft-era ‘shark attacks’ on Army infantry recruits are over
An initiation developed during the Army’s draft years to intimidate trainees has been replaced by a new event intended to emphasize teamwork and trust.
By Kyle Rempfer
WATCH: The lost Marine AAV is found, Air Force uniform changes, and want to buy a missile silo? ― The Briefing 08.11.20
What our military reporters are watching this week.
By Andrea Scott
Lawmakers seek Transition Assistance Program change to increase civilian success
A house bill introduced Thursday would make changes to how servicemembers are placed into TAP counseling pathways.
By Zach England
Coast Guard Academy alters training for incoming class due to COVID-19
COVID-19 has forced big changes to the Coast Guard Academy.
As space concerns mount at Arlington National Cemetery, officials move to expand historic site
By taking over several roads south of the cemetery, site officials hope to be able to add 60,000 grave plots in coming years.
Air Force will test a new boot camp location to fight COVID-19
About 60 trainees will be sent to Keesler Air Force Base to test a “proof of concept” for the new location.
By Kyle Rempfer
Marine Corps to limit base access for foreign nationals in wake of Pensacola shooting
The Corps has placed new restrictions on foreign troops’ access to Marine Corps installations.
By Philip Athey
New in 2020: Slower promotions to sergeant and staff sergeant, revamped re-enlistment process
Starting in January the Marine Corps will increase the time-in-service and time-in-grade requirements for promotion to sergeant and staff sergeant.
By Philip Athey
New in 2020: Silver earrings, male Marines carrying umbrellas
Female Marines have long been allowed to carry an umbrella — in their left hand so that they are still capable of saluting properly.
By Philip Athey