More US troops deploying to US-Mexico border
Roughly 1,500 more soldiers will deploy to the southern border to support President Trump’s expanding crackdown on immigration, a U.S. official said.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
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Navy League urges rapid expansion of battle fleet for future wars
The nonprofit is asking lawmakers to bolster the Navy's fleet of battle force ships in preparation for long-term and large-scale wars.
Marine HIMARS battalion to fold amid overhaul of Corps artillery
Long-range rocket systems previously assigned to 5th Battalion, 11th Marines, will be moved within the 11th Marine Regiment.
Why getting more female troops into Special Operations will take time
As recently released data from the military services has shown, the participation of women in elite special operations roles remains a rarity.
Former Marine private pleads guilty to ‘straw purchase’ gun charges
Rylan Peterson faces a maximum sentence of 25 years in prison.
By Todd South
Marine general taking steps to return to full duty as commandant
The top Marine's return could happen in the coming weeks.
Marine vet who hit police with hockey stick at Capitol gets 3+ years
Marine veteran Michael Joseph Foy swung his hockey stick at police officers, hitting them at least 11 times in 16 seconds.
By Michael Kunzelman, The Associated Press
Marine corporal gets medal for saving drowning teen while on leave
After jumping into the river in his T-shirt and shorts, Cpl. Jacob Cogswell battled a strong current to bring the teenager to safety.
Marine F-35C used for Top Gun training takes a nosedive while parked
The jet “experienced an incident involving collapse of the nose landing gear” on Jan. 26, a Marine spokeswoman said.
Marines pass full financial audit, a first for any US military branch
The Marine Corps was deemed by a third-party auditor to have a full accounting of all its assets and financial values.
Chinese Jody hit with jail time after stealing military spouse
A Chinese man was sentenced to 10 months in prison for ruining the marriage of a People’s Liberation Army soldier.
By Sarah Sicard