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Sinkholes Force Marines to Close Major Roadway at Parris Island
The 3rd Battalion Causeway has been under scrutiny since December, according to a spokesman.
SC Man Searching for Owner of Parris Island Marine Ring
An inscription on the ring indicates it likely belongs to a Sept. 22, 2017, boot-camp graduate from Platoon 1066.
Federal Judge Dismisses $100 Million Lawsuit over Parris Island Recruit Death
Pvt. Raheel Siddiqui, a 20-year-old Muslim-American from Taylor, Mich., died after a three-story fall from his barracks.
Attorney 'Confident' $100M Lawsuit over Parris Island Recruit Death Will Survive
Ghazala and Masood Siddiqui allege government negligence contributed to their son's death.
3 Generations of Parris Island Marines Meet for 'Extremely Rare' Honor
It was an intimate moment, a proud occasion -- a glimpse inside a military family and its definition of "normal."
Few Marines Face the Parris Island 'Mind Game' This Recruit Endured
Boot camp is a "mind game," he says, and the one he's faced had a unique twist.
Marines Follow Governor's Lead, Cancel Parris Island Evacuation Ahead of Florence
The Marines will follow the lead of S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster, who on Tuesday rescinded a mandatory evacuation order.
Recruits Testify About Training Under Accused Marine Drill Instructor
The public got its first glimpse Monday morning into the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island training platoon.
Marines Made Key Change to Parris Island Officer's Court-Martial
The Marine Corps made a change to a court-martial scheduled to overlap the anniversary of the death of a former trainee.
Parris Island Marine Sprinted into Oncoming Traffic to Save Man's Life
After the impact launched him through the air, Cpl. Miles Hogan got up and sprinted back to the man he'd been trying to save.
USMC: Before Recruit Died, Platoon Mates Ordered to Beat One Another
The day before Marine Corps recruit Raheel Siddiqui's death, members of his platoon were learning how to throw punches.
USMC: Muslim-American Recruit Called 'Terrorist' Prior to His Death
The drill instructor who allegedly hazed Siddiqui at Parris Island also called him a "terrorist" the USMC said.
Parris Island Under Water? One Study Says It Could Happen
Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island sits on about 8,000 acres of land. A fifth of that, according to one study, could be...
Marine Recruit who Attacked Comrade Involved in Second Incident
The Parris Island recruit who attacked a fellow trainee in sick bay on Easter Sunday was involved in a second incident that...
Parris Island Recruit Attacked Comrade, Will Be Separated from Corps
A Parris Island recruit is being separated from the Marine Corps after attacking a fellow recruit whose parents say he was in...
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Air Force Shortens Recruit Training, Shifts to New Base Amid Pandemic
Officials are also working to reschedule recruit accessions into BMT to better filter trainees through the pipeline.
Modly Resigns as Acting SecNav Amid Backlash Over Carrier Captain's Firing
Modly submitted his resignation letter to Defense Secretary Mark Esper on Tuesday.
Nimitz Becomes 4th Aircraft Carrier with COVID-19 Case: Report
Politico reported Tuesday that a sailor on board the carrier Nimitz (CVN 68) has tested positive for COVID-19.
These States Are Giving Cash to Veterans Affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic
Some states are stepping up and helping veterans in this time of need.
The Army Plans to Issue 'Black or Camouflage' Face Masks to Soldiers
The U.S. Army's top enlisted soldier said Tuesday that the service plans to issue some type of non-surgical mask to troops.
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Army News
'Terrible, Tragic Mistake:' Top General Warns Enemies Not to Test US Military Readiness
The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff warned adversaries Thursday against "taking advantage" during the pandemic.
Soldiers Use Parachute-Mending Skills to Sew Coronavirus Surgical Masks
Soldiers who usually mend parachutes and rigging are turning those skills to sewing much-needed coronavirus surgical masks.
Army Combat Units Now Getting New 7.62mm Squad Marksman Rifles
Deliveries of the M110A1 are expected to continue through the middle of 2021.
Navy News
Investigation into Navy Carrier CO's Firing Now Complete, Top Admiral Says
Gilday said he has not ruled out any options, including possibly reinstating Crozier, if that's where the investigation leads...
Roosevelt Sailor with COVID-19 Found Unresponsive in Guam
The sailor is a member of the crew of the carrier Theodore Roosevelt, which reported its first cases of COVID-19 on March 24.
More than Half the Navy's Coronavirus Cases Are on the Carrier Theodore Roosevelt
Nearly 300 sailors on the carrier Theodore Roosevelt have tested positive for the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.
Air Force News
Head of Global Strike Command Wants to Make Air Force Bombers Even More Lethal
The Air Force plans to have 165 to 175 bombers in its inventory once the B-21 Long Range Strike Bomber comes online.
Some Airmen Are Being Grouped in ‘Pods’ to Limit Coronavirus Spread
Some U.S. Air Force units have instituted a buddy system that groups individuals into cohorts.
A-10 Makes Emergency Belly Landing at Moody Air Force Base
An A-10 Thunderbolt II made a belly landing at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, after its pilot declared an emergency .
Marine Corps News
The Marine Corps Wants to Transform JLTVs into Aircraft-Killing Trucks
Marine Corps Systems Command recently invited defense firms to submit ideas for creating the Direct Fire Defeat System.
Infantry Marines Are Now Getting Lighter, More Streamlined Body Armor
The Marine Corps has started fielding a new plate carrier vest that features a more streamlined cut
5 Differences Between Army and Marine Corps Infantry
They have more similarities than differences, but they are unique forces.
Coast Guard News
Sunken Southern California Tall Ship Will Be Demolished
A tall ship that sank at its dock in Dana Point will be demolished because there is no safe way to lift and salvage it.
Coast Guard Orders Cruise Companies to Form Medical Plans
The Coast Guard has determined that crew members on cruise ships in Galveston, Texas present a public health risk.
Coast Guard Ship Plays ‘World’s Largest Claw Game’ to Get Sunken Buoy out of Lake Michigan
According to the Facebook post, crews locate the buoy by dragging a grapple across the lakebed until the line tightens.