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Lance M. Bacon

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Soon, the service's small squads and landing teams will receive tailored intelligence, cyber, and surveillance capabilities, assets typically reserved for much larger battalions and regiments.

The Marine Corps' light armored vehicles qualify for antique license plates in most states, but the service is planning to upgrade half the fleet and keep them in service until 2035.

The Corps wants to transfer gear and vehicles from one ship to another in rough seas.

Marine Corps Shooting Team dominates the national championships, and a sergeant gets the first perfect score.

Marine-driven changes make 2 ships more lethal

U.S. Marines and sailors recently teamed with other NATO allies during a major show of force in Ukraine amid growing concerns about a Russian military plus-up on the Crimean border.

Marine Corps Recruiting Command is looking to buy new state-of-the-art flight simulators in order to inspire young people to consider aviation careers.

The last artillery Marine to receive a Purple Heart for injuries in a rocket attack in Iraq that killed a staff sergeant was honored by his comrades here Thursday.

More than 1,000 people were on hand here Friday morning to honor the first African-Americans admitted to a still-segregated Marine Corps during World War II.

Marines stuck in a field with few promotions or re-up opportunities can now make a lateral move into one of 10 jobs that offer a quick stripe and the chance to stay in uniform.

More infantry leaders will have a shot at a spot in the Marine Corps' new Squad Leader Development Program next year.

Reservists who re-enlist to fill specific jobs or active-duty Marines willing to go Reserve can pocket thousands of dollars in bonuses in 2017 along with more cash for college.

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