How the Beirut bombing of a Marine Corps barracks changed everything
A new book showcases how the 1983 bombing of a Marine Corps barracks in Beirut, Lebanon, paved the way for America's war on terrorism.
By Todd South
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Top officer fired at Marine infantry battalion in California
Lt. Col. Christopher O’Melia was relieved of command of 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, by the commanding general of 1st Marine Division.
‘Thank you’ from Afghanistan: How to continue counterterrorism after the withdrawal
The U.S. and coalition partners should continue their support for the Afghan National Army, and help Afghanistan establish a special operations forces and counterterrorism center for the region, says the author of this commentary.
By Lt. Gen. M. Farid Ahmadi
Earlier withdrawal for international troops from Afghanistan under consideration
Discussions are underway among military planners with the NATO-led Resolute Support Mission in Kabul for a possible withdrawal of international troops from Afghanistan as early as July 4, Germany's Defense Ministry said Wednesday.
Best pics of the week: April 18, 2021
A day battle drill at the Chocolate Mountain Aerial Gunnery Range, refueling a Raptor over Alaska, an aircraft fire drill on the USS John S. McCain (DDG 56), and more in this week's Frontline Photos.
Marine Corps launches a third investigation into deadly amphibious assault vehicle accident
This time the focus is on the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit.
By Philip Athey
Online sting reveals clues to missing ammunition, explosives from California Marine base
The convening authority still has not made any decision after the Article 32 hearing about which, if any, charges will proceed to a court-martial.
By Philip Athey
F-35 program moves too slowly in deploying software, says government watchdog
The F-35 program's plan to get new software packages fielded every six months isn't working as designed.
By Valerie Insinna
Iran threatens ‘USS Cole-style attacks’ on Fort McNair and a top general, sources say
Communications intercepted by the National Security Agency in January showed that Iran’s Revolutionary Guard discussed mounting “USS Cole-style attacks” against the base in the nation's capital, two U.S. intelligence officials told the AP.
The National Guard can do it, but that doesn’t mean it’s a good idea
The author of this commentary asks whether the National Guard would be the best option for a quick reaction force to protect the U.S. Capitol, as a report recently recommended.
By Christopher M. Schnaubelt
Law enforcement on alert after plot warning at US Capitol
The threat appears to be connected to a far-right conspiracy theory, mainly promoted by supporters of QAnon, that Trump will rise again to power on March 4.
About 1 in 3 colleges have cut funding for veteran-support programs, survey says
A new report shows how the pandemic has negatively impacted many veterans who are trying to go back to school.
By Military Times staff