Gen. Berger Knew What He Was Doing with His Transformation of the Marine Corps I was taught and always believed that you do not openly criticize the man in the seat because his job is hard enough already.
Braithwaite: Recognizing Gen. David Berger's Faithful Career to the Corps My father, a real-life "Saving Private Ryan" veteran (first wave, third landing craft to touch the sand at Normandy), taught...
How the Strong Commandant System Caught Up with the Marine Corps A strong commandant system works, but only if the person selected is wise, not delusional.
The Man Who Started to Transform the Marine Corps Leaves with 'No Regrets at All' The Marine Corps' top officer -- the man who has overseen a sweeping and much-debated transformation of the branch -- is...
Can Congress Save the Marine Corps from Itself? In a recent speech to the Marine Corps Association, Gen. David Berger congratulated his Marines on having an open and honest...
Marine Commandant Wants 'Honest, Open Critique' of Afghanistan Withdrawal Berger specifically noted that the surprising speed of the Taliban's takeover of the country should be examined.
Top Leaders Again Reject Claims that Military Is Becoming Too 'Woke' The service chiefs pushed back on the assertion that the armed services are "more concerned about social issues than...
Range of Punishments 'On the Table' for Marine Leaders After Fatal AAV Accident Berger said when he read the findings of the first probe, "it was pretty clear to me we needed to do a follow-on...
The Marine Corps Is Known as a Force of Young Warriors. That's About to Change Small units -- including infantry squads -- need to be led by a staff sergeant, Commandant Gen. David Berger wrote in an...
Congress to Call Marine Commandant to Testify on Safety Lapses After Series of Fatal Accidents Lawmakers have pressed military leaders on the frequency of training accidents in the past, including just last month.
Navy Plans to Deploy Second Destroyer to Patrol Waters Off US and Mexico This Week An official, who was given anonymity to discuss military plans, told Military.com that a second destroyer will deploy from...
Lawmakers Try Again on Bill to Give 50,000 Medically Retired Veterans Full VA Disability, Retirement Pay The Major Richard Star Act, which has been floated since 2020, has the support of more than 40 veterans' organizations and...
Pentagon Pushes Ahead on Cutting 60,000 Civilian Workers Using Firings, Resignations and Hiring Freeze The Pentagon said it will cut between 5% to 8% of a workforce that includes thousands of veterans -- through firings...
Sewing Under Duress: Dad's Military Moves Forced Me to Serve Five Tours of Home Economics Because I had no choice, I had my own approach: Change. Adapt. Repeat.
Marines with Skin Condition Affecting Mostly Black Men Could Now Be Booted Under New Policy A new Marine Corps policy says troops with a genetic skin condition that can cause pain and scarring from shaving and mainly...