More military children will soon have access to DOD-operated schools
A new program ends a blanket requirement that families must live on base in order for their children to attend DOD schools.
By Karen Jowers
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In quiet shift, Marines allow mixed-gender DI teams to train recruits
A typical integrated team will have three DIs of one gender and a fourth of the opposite gender, with most featuring three male instructors and one female.
By Hope Hodge Seck
The high-and-tights will continue until morale improves, coronavirus or no
“In today’s challenging environment, the barbershops are providing Marines and sailors with essential services.”
By J.D. Simkins
With a TR sailor in the ICU, this is how the military’s coronavirus infection rate is affecting readiness
The Pentagon is taking a look at the long-term affects of the coronavirus pandemic.
US hands over another air base to Iraqi forces
“These pre-planned base transfers are not related to recent attacks against Iraqi bases hosting Coalition troops, or the ongoing COVID-19 situation in Iraq."
By Shawn Snow
Trump warns Iran will pay a ‘very heavy price’ if its forces or proxies attack US troops
“Upon information and belief, Iran or its proxies are planning a sneak attack on U.S. troops and/or assets in Iraq. If this happens, Iran will pay a very heavy price, indeed!,” Trump tweeted Wednesday.
By Shawn Snow
Workforce cuts in April could hinder US-South Korea negotiations
Thousands of high-profile South Korean workers will start losing paychecks come April 1, which is likely to make negotiations between Seoul and Washington even more difficult than it's already going.
By Aaron Mehta
Soldiers’ premature twins medically evacuated out of South Korea now receiving treatment at Walter Reed
The twins, Parker and Laine, were born 10 weeks early.
By Diana Stancy
Coronavirus or not, the mail is still going to f’n boots at Parris Island
Two Marines aboard the Parris Island recruit depot have tested positive for COVID-19.
By Shawn Snow
Recruits at boot camp getting some extra personal space over COVID-19 concerns
Spaced out bunks adds a little bit of extra room for maneuvering for heavy-eyed recruits scrambling early in the morning to get on line as the drill instructor readies recruits for morning chow and follow-on training.
By Shawn Snow
Better have a fresh haircut Marines, the barbershops across the Corps are still running
There’s not a lot of entertainment left across Marine bases as a result of the virus, but be sure to grab that barbershop ticket and wait in line for your haircut cause fears of COVID-19 excuses are unlikely to appease your unit first sergeant.
By Shawn Snow
US re-positioning some troops from smaller bases in Iraq following deadly rocket attack
The coalition has come under criticism for not fielding counter rocket, artillery, and mortar, or C-RAM systems at Iraqi bases, especially Camp Taji, which has been the target of multiple rocket attacks.
By Shawn Snow