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Marine dad’s ‘Periodic Table of Military Slang’ decodes grunt-speak

Those who have spent time around the military will know at least some of the table’s entries; few are likely to recognize them all.

By Hope Hodge Seck

23 months ago

The Corps is axing all of its tank battalions and cutting grunt units

As part of Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. David Berger’s plan to redesign the force to confront China and other peer adversaries by 2030, the Marines are axing all three of its tank battalions, and chucking out all law enforcement battalions and bridging companies, according to a news release from Marine Corps Combat Development Command.

5 years ago

The plan to give soldiers a day’s worth of MREs in one ration. Seven days of food weighing less than 10 pounds

The Army is working on keeping dismounted troops fed for more than a few days without breaking their backs.

5 years ago

Tactical tablets to aid in precision strikes and fires are now being doled out to Marine grunt squads

These tactical tablets won’t be hailing Uber rides.

5 years ago

The Corps is easing requirements for becoming a grunt squad leader

Sergeants course is no longer a requirement to earn the squad leader job field.

5 years ago

The Corps is offering big bonus bucks for ground combat Marines in 2020

Some Marines may be eligible for bonuses and extra kicker payments totaling nearly $90,000.

5 years ago