On newsstands this week

In this week's issue of Marine Corps Times, find out 16 things you should know for 2016. Get your own copy starting Monday at your local exchange or commissary.

Other top stories inside:

• The decision to award Purple Hearts to the four Marines and sailor killed in Chattanooga.
• How one Marine changed the Corps’ policy on hair regulations.
• Sign up for Waypoint to share your travel ideas and read where others have gone.

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

In Other News

Oops! Army training mislabeled nonprofits as terror groups for years

Thousands of soldiers received training that incorrectly labeled animal rights and anti-abortion nonprofits as terrorist groups.

Congress approves $3B lifeline to prevent delay in vet benefits

VA officials had warned that without the money, some disability benefits payouts could have been disrupted in the next few weeks.

Did you serve with VP nominees JD Vance or Tim Walz? Tell us about it.

Military Times would like to learn more about their time in uniform from those who served with them.

Universal pre-K launches for 4-year-olds at 80 DOD schools

Officials credit teachers at Defense Department schools for pushing the growth of pre-K programs.

Report: Vets wait decades for help on military toxic exposure issues

Advocates are pushing for reforms after finding that vets average a three-decade wait for full help with toxic exposure conditions.

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