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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 Henry McMaster, who on Tuesday rescinded a mandatory evacuation order.
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.
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.
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 f...
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...
Congresswoman Awaits Written Response about Marine Recruit's Death
A U.S. congresswoman says she is still awaiting a written response from the Marine Corps to a letter she sent over two weeks...
Fallen Marine Recruit Remembered for Bright Mind, Big Heart
Raheel Siddiqui showed up for lunch at his old high school in a collared shirt and leather jacket.
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Future Weapons: Inside the Army’s Pursuit of a High-Tech New Round
The Army is planning to have its next generation of rifles chambered for 6.8mm rounds.
Soldiers to Get Advanced Virtual Training Tools Next Year, Army Says
The U.S. Army is gearing up to launch the first iterations of its new virtual reality simulators.
The SB>1 Defiant Hasn't Flown Yet. But Army Officials Say They're Not Worried
The Army says the Future Vertical Lift, or FVL, will produce a new family of advanced aircraft over the next decade.
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Trump Awards John Canley Medal of Honor for 'Unmatched Bravery' in Vietnam
"John raced straight into enemy fire over and over again, saving numerous American lives and defeating ... enemy fighters."
Army Stops Autopsy, Takes Body of Dead Paratrooper from Italian Hospital
The removal of Sgt. Kevin Deon Connor's body from San Bortolo Hospital came after the Army claimed jurisdiction.
Many Families Will Never Return to Tyndall After Hurricane, Officials Say
Many families face a permanent change of station in the years it will take the base to recover from hurricane damage.
Tough PCS Season Sparks Changes to Military Moves
Officials who oversee the Pentagon's vast household goods moving system said they are rolling out a series of system changes.
Retirees, Disabled Vets Get Biggest Raise in 7 Years for 2019
The cost of living increase gives more cash to one in every five Americans.
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Mattis Names Army Colonel as Guantanamo's Chief War Court Judge
Col. Douglas K. Watkins is currently handling hearings in the war crimes case against Guantanamo prisoner Majid Khan.
Army Opens Competition to Give Mobile Machine-Gunners a Better Optic
The optic will help gunners hit enemy targets faster and with more accuracy than ever before.
Army Launches New 'Warriors Wanted' Campaign Aimed at Generation Z
The Army just launched a new marketing campaign called "Warriors Wanted," aimed at Generation Z.
Navy News
Russia Warns Sea of Azov Off-Limits to US, NATO Ship Drills
So far, NATO allies haven't signaled an intention of sending ships into Azov or joining possible Ukrainian exercises there.
Ex-Navy Commander Gets More Than 2 Years in Bribery Case
A federal judge in San Diego on Friday also ordered Troy Amundson, 51, of Ramsey, Minnesota, to pay a $10,000 fine.
Navy SEAL Accused of Stabbing Wounded ISIS Fighter to Death Has a Court Date
Chief Petty Officer Edward Gallagher is accused of killing an ISIS fighter in Mosul after SEALs treated him for his injuries.
Air Force News
Here's How the Air Force Hopes to Train 1,500 New Pilots a Year
Currently, the Air Force faces a shortage of roughly 2,000 pilots overall.
Michigan Warns of PFAS Levels in Deer Around Air Force Base
The "do not eat" advisory was issued in conjunction with a violation letter to the U.S. Air Force.
Yards and Stripes Football Podcast: Episode 9
In this week's podcast we recap Air Force's dominant 35-7 win over Navy and talk to former Army starting QB Ronnie McAda (USM...
Marine Corps News
Marines OK Hurricane Reimbursements After Commander Declined to Evacuate
Troops who evacuated during Hurricane Florence could see some of their expenses reimbursed.
Female Marines Get Deadline to Wear New Dress Blues Coats
Female Marines have been issued a deadline for phasing out the open-collared dress coat they've worn for decades.
Trump Awards John Canley Medal of Honor for 'Unmatched Bravery' in Vietnam
"John raced straight into enemy fire over and over again, saving numerous American lives and defeating ... enemy fighters."
Coast Guard News
Russia Warns Sea of Azov Off-Limits to US, NATO Ship Drills
So far, NATO allies haven't signaled an intention of sending ships into Azov or joining possible Ukrainian exercises there.
Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star Returns Home After 6 Months in Dry Dock
Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star arrived home to Seattle following a six-month maintenance period at Mare Island Dry Dock.
Coast Guard to Mark 40th Anniversary of Loss of Cutter Cuyahoga
The Cuyahoga was a training vessel for the Coast Guard Officer Candidate School.