On newsstands this week

In this week's issue of Marine Corps Times, Marines will be soon deploying on a bigger assortment of Navy ships. Get your own copy starting Monday at your local exchange or commissary.

Other top stories inside:

• Prepping Iraqis for the fight against the Islamic State group.
• The Afghan Army corps in Helmand gets a new commander.
• Marines train with Moldovan troops.

You'll find these stories and more on newsstands this week.

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