Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 12, 2025. Chief of Naval Operations Adm. James W. Kilby listed improved recruiting and the embrace of unmanned and manned systems as priorities. Marine Corps leaders discussed the future of the nearly $11 billion dollar housing initiative at Washington's Modern Day Marine conference. 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
8 weeks ago A nearly $11 billion plan to overhaul Marine barracks by 2037 may have to ditch a plan that would have placed SNCOs in enlisted barracks to mentor Marines. By Hope Hodge Seck
8 weeks ago The exercises will stress-test the Corps' ability to mobilize its reserve forces in the event of a major military contingency. By Hope Hodge Seck
8 weeks ago Ultimately the Marines will field 48 NEMESIS systems. More than half of the 60 systems have been received. The new study on weight problems among Guardsmen and reservists comes as military officials look to update force standards. Lance Cpls. Albert Aguilera and Marcelino Gamino died in a vehicle crash while supporting border operations. A third Marine remains in critical condition. By Beth Sullivan
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