Warfighting, quality of life prioritized in USMC commandant guidance
The 39th Marine Corps commandant focuses on modernization and quality of life, among other areas.
By Todd South
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New Marine center aims for immersive, realistic approach to wargaming
The center is the largest of its kind in the Washington, D.C., area.
By Todd South
15 Marines wounded in Afghanistan are being treated at Walter Reed
"One is in critical condition, three are in serious condition and 11 are in stable condition."
By Philip Athey
For US military leaders, Afghan news strikes personal chord
The top two Pentagon leaders made it clear that the scenes unfolding in Afghanistan were tough for them to watch.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
‘Was it all worth it?’: Here’s what the top Marines say about your Afghanistan service
The Corps’ top leadership is encouraging Marines, past and present, to reach out to one another.
By Philip Athey
Marine Raider to receive Navy Cross for Iraq fight
Marine Corps Commandant Gen. David Berger will present Staff Sgt. Nicholas J. Jones with the nation's second highest award for valor during an Aug. 26 ceremony at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.
By Philip Athey
Commandant calls on senior Marines to stop ‘shackling’ junior leaders
It’s time for senior leaders to let go of the reins and allow small unit leaders the freedom to make decisions, Marine Corps Commandant Gen. David Berger says.
By Philip Athey
Top general on force design slated to be next Marine assistant commandant
If he is approved, the new job will come with a promotion to four-star.
By Philip Athey
Pentagon adding new China and tech chiefs
Ely Ratner is one of the latest of President Joe Biden’s nominees to the Pentagon to receive Senate approval.
By Joe Gould
A dozen of Biden’s national security nominees are on hold in the Senate
At least three lawmakers are using the nominees as bargaining chips in talks on various concerns.
Maritime service chiefs push back on criticism that the military is becoming ‘too woke’
The comments came as Americans remain divided on whether the services are focusing on racial issues too much.
Biden picks Russia pro for key Pentagon post
President Joe Biden is set to nominate the chief executive of the U.S.-Russia Foundation and a former National Security Council official on Russia to be the assistant secretary of defense for international security affairs on Tuesday.
By Joe Gould