Marines Get Tougher: 2026 Brings Unified Fitness Standards The Marine Corps provided advanced notification on December 18th 2025 of changes to physical fitness standards. The new...
Marine Corps Combat Fitness Test (CFT) The Marines' combat fitness test, taken every six months, is intended to keep Marines ready for the physical rigors of...
50th Marine Corps Marathon: New Record Set, Marine Major Claims Third Win The 50th running of the Marine Corps Marathon wrapped up with a record performance by the women's winner, as well as a third...
How Recruits Can Build Core Fitness Many combat veterans reportedly are adding sprints, agility drills and core exercises to build a better-equipped combat...
The Age Ranges for Joining US Military Special Operations Programs You have many options that may or may not require an age waiver. It's time to get to work on that dream job.
New York Soldier Killed in Afghanistan Will Finally Receive Medal of Honor Advocates pushed for years for Michael Ollis to receive the nation's highest honor. On Tuesday, their dream became a reality.
Hundreds Turn Out to Honor Navy Veteran Who Would Have Been Buried Alone Hundreds of strangers filled a Pennsylvania church to ensure a U.S. Navy veteran who died without family received the send...
Why Some Disabled Veterans Can't Get Both VA Disability and Military Retirement Pay Military service members planning medical retirement face a critical decision point at the 20-year mark.
How a Wounded Pigeon Named Cher Ami Saved the Lost Battalion in WWI A wounded pigeon named Cher Ami helped save a battalion of American soldiers, becoming one of the most recognized animals in...
This 20-Year-Old Sacrificed His Life and Became the First Black Marine Medal of Honor Recipient Every February, Black History Month shines a light on Americans whose contributions shaped the nation. One belongs to Pfc...
