The bridge on a Navy-owned island in California had rusted to the point of being susceptible to collapse. That gave Marines a rare training opportunity. New data reveals the lowest-retention jobs for each of the military services The site for the base on the eastern coast of Okinawa has been at the center of a dispute between the government in Tokyo and the local authorities. The Navy and Justice Department cited reports that “unscrupulous people and companies” attempted to acquire the personal information of filers. Gen. Eric Smith, the Marine commandant, hasn’t been on full duty status since he went into cardiac arrest in October but plans to make a return. Two Pacific-focused rotations cover more ground, and ocean, for the sea service. Without Ospreys, the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit can still carry out its missions, according to its commander. But it has made things harder. The 31st MEU continued the Marine Corps' push to experiment with expeditionary advanced base operations during its two deployments in 2023. The Iraq War veteran was originally awarded $20 million after years as an Iranian hostage, but the decision was reversed amid FBI allegations. This phase will tinker with added medical personnel, electronic warfare and sustaining logistics in austere locations. Load More