The military's top unit award was approved for some of the mission's participants. Marines have made two KC-130J Super Hercules flights to Maui to transport people and supplies in response to deadly wildfires on the island. The Army team will move to the elimination round after receiving favorable marks from all the judges. The soldiers will also honor a fellow chorus member, Spc. Elijah Crawford, who died a week before the ensemble auditioned for the show. Master Sgt. Justin Bolin, Military Times' 2023 Soldier of the Year, played a major role in the Army's response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Marine 1st. Sgt. Beth Ellen Abbott has been relieved of her position as the senior enlisted leader of the combat instructor battalion at The Basic School. Hawaii's 1st Battalion, 12th Marines, folded its colors May 26 as part of Force Design 2030. Approximately 550 Marines are heading to the southern border amid the end of pandemic-era immigration restrictions. The helicopter part contained approximately 0.16 ounces of TNT. Data recorders will be sufficiently installed on at least six kinds of commonly operated tactical vehicles. Load More