Marine training chief wants to ‘let NCOs loose’ with more drone access
The Marines’ new Attack Drone Team is tackling the challenge of turning drones into weapons. And they want to get more personnel in on the action.
By Hope Hodge Seck
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Marine Corps relieves Air Station Beaufort commander of duties
The decision came after the service lost confidence in the commander's ability to lead, according to the Marine Corps.
By Riley Ceder
Six seconds of courage: Veteran’s film depicts heroics of 2 Marines in Ramadi
Gen. John Kelly gave a gripping speech about their story. Now a Marine veteran has put it on screen. Watch it here:
By Andrea Scott
End commanders’ power to block military sex assault cases, Pentagon panel says
The recommendation by an independent review commission goes against decades of vehement Pentagon arguments to keep cases within the chain of command.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Afghan military will collapse without some US help, says top general in the Middle East
Gen. Frank McKenzie, head of U.S. Central Command, said that as the U.S. pulls out all forces, “my concern is the Afghans' ability to hold ground” and whether they will able to continue to maintain and fly their aircraft without U.S. aid and financial support.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
US sailor who died while snorkeling off Tinian beach identified
Construction Mechanic Constructionman Gen Sun died April 18.
By Diana Stancy
With Afghanistan withdrawal set, a reservist’s war comes to an end
A reservist’s war that has lasted two decades will finally come to an end with the announcement that all U.S. troops will leave Afghanistan, says the author of this commentary.
By Timothy A. Aines
Afghan withdrawal will make terrorism fight harder, says top US general in the Mideast
U.S. officials have made it clear that military commanders did not recommend the full, unconditional withdrawal of all American troops from Afghanistan.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Biden selects first woman four-star admiral for the Coast Guard
President Joe Biden plans to nominate Coast Guard Vice Adm. Linda Fagan to the role of vice commandant, making her the first woman to achieve a fourth-star in the service, Defense News has learned.
By Aaron Mehta
As Biden improves support with vets, Afghanistan plan a plus to some
Results from around the country last year suggest Biden has an edge with some military voters unlike his recent predecessors.
Biden wants Congress, not courts, to decide on adding women to military draft
U.S. Supreme Court considering whether to take up the case.
By Todd South