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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.
The Marines’ Pacific allies are copying its littoral regiment moves
Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and the Philippines are developing similar ways to fight concealed across island chains.
By Todd South
The Coast Guardsman who was the calm voice amid a firestorm
Over four days, the Coast Guard search-and-rescue team assisted in saving 40 people.
By Todd South
US braces for retaliation after attack on Iran consulate
Shortly after a strike widely attributed to Israel destroyed an Iranian consulate in Syria, the U.S. had a message for Iran: We had nothing to do with it.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Top officer fired at Marine infantry battalion in California
Lt. Col. Christopher O’Melia was relieved of command of 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, by the commanding general of 1st Marine Division.
Opinion
How Adm. Elmo ‘Bud’ Zumwalt helped pave the way for women in the Navy
The Navy's top officer writes in this opinion piece that, thanks to the vision of past leaders, Navy women can be anything they want in the fleet.
By Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti
US fighters hit storage facilities in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen
U.S. fighter jets struck three underground storage facilities in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen last week.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Army’s Hawaii bases recovering from weekend water supply scare
In addition to the weekend's water issues, the Army's garrison in Hawaii has suffered multiple utility failures in recent months.
By Davis Winkie
VA sets record for disability benefits delivered to women vets
A record number of women veterans are receiving disability compensation benefits from VA.
Lawmakers push VA to improve military sexual assault response
A bipartisan group of lawmakers want VA leaders to step up outreach efforts to military sexual trauma victims, calling it a critical need.
Platoon level gender-integration ‘critical’ for Marines, committee says
The report also recommends gender-integrated drill instructor teams.
By Todd South