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Navy, Air Force cleared to fly Ospreys after inspecting gears

A cracked gear led to a November 2023 Osprey crash that killed eight airmen. The military is trying to see which Ospreys might risk a similar failure.

By Stephen Losey

3 days ago

Recruit to gunny: 1st Marine graduates from talent acquisition program

When Justin Kelley graduates today from Marine Corps boot camp at Parris Island, South Carolina, he’ll be a gunnery sergeant.

By Hope Hodge Seck

3 days ago

Marines can now reenlist early, some for up to 15 years

Marine Corps initiatives have already yielded historic retention results, with the Corps hitting 114% of its annual retention goal in Fiscal Year 2024.

4 days ago

Pensacola Marine arrested, named prime suspect in murder of escort

Willie Ellington, 20, was taken into custody Dec. 18 by the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office on charges of first-degree premeditated murder.

By J.D. Simkins

4 days ago

This Marine unit now has its own tool to blast drones out of the sky

The system replaces a cumbersome legacy platform Marines have long used to defend the skies: The Man-Portable Air Defense System, or MANPADs.

6 days ago

Marine gunner court-martialed over Mattis task force confusion

Multiple generals have been asked to give statements or testify in LaRose’s case, including former Marine Corps Commandant Gen. David Berger.

By Hope Hodge Seck

7 days ago