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Marines hindered by Navy’s amphibious warfare ship maintenance delays
Nearly half of the amphibious warfare ships Marines need to deploy are often unavailable, according to a government watchdog.
By Todd South
Female recruits now shipping equally to MCRDs Parris Island, San Diego
The Marine Corps has hit its goal of assigning women to its boot camps the same way it assigns men.
By Hope Hodge Seck
Marines put new amphibious vehicle to the test in first at-sea drill
Nearly 200 Marines and 400 sailors from I Marine Expeditionary Force and Expeditionary Strike Group 3 conducted the drills off the coast of Camp Pendleton.
By Todd South
Marines commended for lifesaving efforts in near-drowning incidents
A handful of Marines’ swimming skills were put to the test recently during incidents that required lifesaving measures.
By Todd South
Should women serve in combat? Trump’s defense pick reignites debate
Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth has made it clear that he believes men and women shouldn't serve together in combat units.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Trump’s defense choice, a Fox News host, stuns the Pentagon
The news was met with bewilderment and worry among many in Washington as Trump passed on a number of established national security heavy-hitters.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press and Tara Copp, AP
Trump picks Fox commentator Pete Hegseth as his next Defense Secretary
Hegseth is an Army veteran and will need to be confirmed by the Senate before taking over the top civilian Pentagon post.
Marine recruit says nah to ‘rah,’ flees boot camp, gets captured
The recruit was returned to Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego after being captured by authorities.
By Riley Ceder
Marine snipers, often overlooked, build a memorial for their fallen
The Marine Scout Sniper Heritage Foundation needs to raise about $5 million for the project.
By Todd South
Group breaks ground on new Tun Tavern, birthplace of the Marine Corps
If fundraising is successful, owners could open doors by Nov. 10, 2025, the 250th Marine Corps birthday.
By Todd South