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Marines barely meet annual recruiting goals, but see encouraging signs

The Marines brought in one member above their enlisted recruiting goal for the ending fiscal year.

These units are getting the Army’s newest rifle and machine gun next

Guard, Reserve and active-duty units with a Pacific focus are taking priority, officials said.

Navy fires the head of recruiting for San Antonio, Texas

Cmdr. Stacey O'Neal was a regular presence on Navy Talent Acquisition Group San Antonio's social media pages.

Senate confirms new National Guard chief, other command leaders

The top National Guard post has been vacant since the start of August.

Family of Black WWII medic finally receives medal for his heroism

Waverly B. Woodson Jr. was posthumously awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for treating 200 troops under enemy fire on D-Day.

Army looking to streamline and speed up helicopter refuel and resupply

As it prepares for conventional war, the Army is rethinking how it will refuel and rearm its aircraft.

Sailors can now choose housing allowance based on family location

The Navy will now offer sailors the choice of getting basic allowance for housing based on where their dependents are located.

Opinion

Talk of US Iraq withdrawal is disconnected from ISIS threat

Details of a future U.S. military posture in Iraq remain murky, but consequences of a premature withdrawal are clear, the author of this op-ed argues.

New Navy contracts boost battle command, electronic warfare potential

The new contracts will advance or replace existing systems on Navy aircraft.

Navy will force aviators to remain in service to complete sea tours

The Navy plans to require its pilots to complete their second at-sea tour before they can get out.