Nine vessels delivered so far with a full fleet replacement number of 72 needed. The two pilots each received the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal. The Corps is evaluating the "quality spread" policy for new officer job field assignments. The VA wants vets who submitted an 'intent to file' to finish submitting their benefits claims before many hit a summer deadline. Former Cpl. Lawrence “Larry” Diggs, a Montford Point Marine and World War II vet, received early 100th birthday wishes from top military officials. A lawyer representing military families sickened by a jet fuel leak is asking a judge to award them a range of $225K to $1.25M in damages. Five of the injured troops were transported to a civilian hospital, with four released the next day, the Navy said. "But now the tide has to turn, and we have to get back to quality of life," Gen. Eric Smith said. A former Army captain, Pfc. Nicolas Brooklier said he was especially drawn to the Crucible, the grueling capstone event of Marine boot camp. A trial for a mass environmental injury case begins more than two years after a military fuel tank facility poisoned thousands when it leaked jet fuel. Load More