Marines reopen second WWII-era airfield to prep for future combatThe opening of the North Carolina airfield follows the service’s June recertification of an airfield on the Pacific island of Peleliu.By Todd South10 hours ago
Navy recruiting rebounds, but falls short of boot camp goalDespite meeting its recruiting goal of 40,600 sailors, the Navy will fall 5,000 short of its boot camp target due to last-minute enlistments.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press3 weeks ago
First batch of Marine amphibious combat vehicles arrive in OkinawaThe vehicle had its overseas operational debut in May.By Todd South3 months ago
Marine veteran pleads guilty to federal weapons charge in neo-Nazi plotAll five co-defendants — which include three Marine veterans and one Army National Guard veteran — have pleaded guilty to firearms-related charges.By Todd South3 months ago
Drug dealer sentenced to 6 years in Marine’s fentanyl overdose deathThe Marine overdosed within hours of buying the drug.By Todd South3 months ago
North Carolina corporal faces murder trial in death of fellow MarineUnder murder and manslaughter charges, the corporal faces 10 years to life in prison.By Todd South3 months ago
Lawmakers seek to speed up claims for Camp Lejeune toxic water victimsThe bill would cap attorney's fees, clarify jury trial option and expand courts to reduce case backlog.By Todd South4 months ago
Marine corporal earns prestigious medal for saving military $140MCpl. Gage Barbieri received a Meritorious Service Medal in part for fixing a costly issue with a tactical vehicle’s manual while a teenage lance corporal.By Irene Loewenson4 months ago
A Marine combat instructor shielded his student from a grenade with his body — and survivedWhen then-Sgt. Brett Meil saw a student inadvertently activate a grenade during infantry training, he covered him with his body and prepared to die.By Irene Loewenson4 months ago
Marines test mixed reality ‘telemaintenance’ for battlefield repairsUsing mixed reality headsets, technicians and Marines can 'see' the same view and conduct repairs.By Todd South5 months ago
How a former Army captain fared at Marine boot campA former Army captain, Pfc. Nicolas Brooklier said he was especially drawn to the Crucible, the grueling capstone event of Marine boot camp.By Irene Loewenson5 months ago
Corps IDs Marine who died in California ‘aviation ground mishap’Cpl. Miguel Maya, a U/AH-1 aircraft avionics technician, died “as a result of an aviation ground mishap,” the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing said.By Irene Loewenson5 months ago