One of 1st Black Marines to serve in combat honored for 100th birthdayFormer Cpl. Lawrence “Larry” Diggs, a Montford Point Marine and World War II vet, received early 100th birthday wishes from top military officials.By Irene Loewenson5 days ago
West Point team’s computerized rifle scope adjusts itself in combatA quartet of West Point cadets developed a proof of concept for a rifle attachment that automatically adjusts a soldier's optic to account for elevation.By Zamone Perez7 days ago
35 sailors and Marines injured in at-sea training mishap off FloridaFive of the injured troops were transported to a civilian hospital, with four released the next day, the Navy said.By Geoff Ziezulewicz3 weeks ago
Top Marine ‘won’t apologize’ for Corps’ past neglect of barracks"But now the tide has to turn, and we have to get back to quality of life," Gen. Eric Smith said.By Irene Loewenson3 weeks ago
How a former Army captain fared at Marine boot campA former Army captain, Pfc. Nicolas Brooklier said he was especially drawn to the Crucible, the grueling capstone event of Marine boot camp.By Irene Loewenson3 weeks ago
Parachute mishap resulted in Marine’s North Carolina training death Sgt. Colin Arslanbas, "an outstanding Marine and leader," was in a parachute accident during a predeployment certification exercise.By Irene Loewenson4 weeks ago