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Big changes coming to the Marine Corps’ rifle squads and scout sniper platoons
The Marines may change the size of the traditional 13-man rifle squad to add a drone operator.
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Marines make changes to expedite valor awards process
The Corps will now require valor awards to be processed within ten days at each level of command.
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The Corps’ new budget seeks more Marines, new aircraft and big tech upgrades
The Corps wants money to add 1,100 Marines and to fast-track its modernization efforts.
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Marine recruiter detained on charges unrelated to missing recruit
A Boston-area Marine recruiter was charged with drunk driving and absence without authorization.
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Marine Corps’ fears about enemy missiles prompts top secret meeting at Quantico
The Corps is looking for a new “forward basing infrastructure” that can “operate within range of adversary long range precision fires.”
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MARSOC Marines falsely accused of war crimes get lackluster vindication from HQMC
The team was publicly ostracized by senior military officials who initially accused the Marines of killing civilians during an ambush in Afghanistan in 2007.
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Passing Combat Endurance Test is no longer required for infantry officers
Marine Corps officials say the change is not lowering standards.
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Marines pushing quadcopters and ‘video game warfighting’ for every squad
The Corps is starting to dole out drones for every squad.
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These Marines in Syria fired more artillery than any battalion since Vietnam
In five months they fired 35,000 artillery rounds on ISIS targets.
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Now Marines can opt to row instead of run for the PFT
Marines will need a medical chit to take the row portion of the PFT in lieu of running.
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Big changes coming to the Marine Corps’ rifle squads and scout sniper platoons
The Marines may change the size of the traditional 13-man rifle squad to add a drone operator.
-
Marines make changes to expedite valor awards process
The Corps will now require valor awards to be processed within ten days at each level of command.
-
The Corps’ new budget seeks more Marines, new aircraft and big tech upgrades
The Corps wants money to add 1,100 Marines and to fast-track its modernization efforts.
-
Marine recruiter detained on charges unrelated to missing recruit
A Boston-area Marine recruiter was charged with drunk driving and absence without authorization.
-
Marine Corps’ fears about enemy missiles prompts top secret meeting at Quantico
The Corps is looking for a new “forward basing infrastructure” that can “operate within range of adversary long range precision fires.”
-
MARSOC Marines falsely accused of war crimes get lackluster vindication from HQMC
The team was publicly ostracized by senior military officials who initially accused the Marines of killing civilians during an ambush in Afghanistan in 2007.
-
Passing Combat Endurance Test is no longer required for infantry officers
Marine Corps officials say the change is not lowering standards.
-
Marines pushing quadcopters and ‘video game warfighting’ for every squad
The Corps is starting to dole out drones for every squad.
-
These Marines in Syria fired more artillery than any battalion since Vietnam
In five months they fired 35,000 artillery rounds on ISIS targets.
-
Now Marines can opt to row instead of run for the PFT
Marines will need a medical chit to take the row portion of the PFT in lieu of running.
-
Big changes coming to the Marine Corps’ rifle squads and scout sniper platoons
The Marines may change the size of the traditional 13-man rifle squad to add a drone operator.
-
Marines make changes to expedite valor awards process
The Corps will now require valor awards to be processed within ten days at each level of command.
-
The Corps’ new budget seeks more Marines, new aircraft and big tech upgrades
The Corps wants money to add 1,100 Marines and to fast-track its modernization efforts.
-
Marine recruiter detained on charges unrelated to missing recruit
A Boston-area Marine recruiter was charged with drunk driving and absence without authorization.
-
Marine Corps’ fears about enemy missiles prompts top secret meeting at Quantico
The Corps is looking for a new “forward basing infrastructure” that can “operate within range of adversary long range precision fires.”
-
MARSOC Marines falsely accused of war crimes get lackluster vindication from HQMC
The team was publicly ostracized by senior military officials who initially accused the Marines of killing civilians during an ambush in Afghanistan in 2007.
-
Passing Combat Endurance Test is no longer required for infantry officers
Marine Corps officials say the change is not lowering standards.
-
Marines pushing quadcopters and ‘video game warfighting’ for every squad
The Corps is starting to dole out drones for every squad.
-
These Marines in Syria fired more artillery than any battalion since Vietnam
In five months they fired 35,000 artillery rounds on ISIS targets.
-
Now Marines can opt to row instead of run for the PFT
Marines will need a medical chit to take the row portion of the PFT in lieu of running.



