Navy recruiting rebounds, but falls short of boot camp goalDespite meeting its recruiting goal of 40,600 sailors, the Navy will fall 5,000 short of its boot camp target due to last-minute enlistments.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press10 days ago
Air Force, Space Force recruits to carry practice rifles at boot campService leaders believe restarting the weapons-handling initiative earlier on will better prepare recruits for the real-world operational environment.By Jonathan Lehrfeld3 weeks ago
Lawmakers seek to speed up claims for Camp Lejeune toxic water victimsThe bill would cap attorney's fees, clarify jury trial option and expand courts to reduce case backlog.By Todd South3 months ago
How a former Army captain fared at Marine boot campA former Army captain, Pfc. Nicolas Brooklier said he was especially drawn to the Crucible, the grueling capstone event of Marine boot camp.By Irene Loewenson4 months ago
Special Forces soldiers in NW Florida still awaiting child care centerA decision on whether Special Forces families will get a child development center at Camp "Bull" Simons, Florida, may arrive in the coming weeks.By Karen Jowers5 months ago
Ranger training battalion commander suspendedThe battalion executive officer is serving as the interim commander.By Todd South and Davis Winkie7 months ago
Camp Lejeune water contamination tied to several cancers, study showsMilitary personnel stationed at Camp Lejeune from 1975–1985 had at least a 20% higher risk for a number of cancers than those stationed elsewhere.7 months ago
Army clears convictions of Black soldiers charged in 1917 riotIn all, 19 men were executed and 110 convicted in a series of flawed, racist courts-martial.By Todd South10 months ago
Vets advocates hail legal fee caps for Camp Lejeune water lawsuitsJustice Department officials will enforce limits on the fees that can be charged to veterans or family members formerly stationed at the Marine Corps base.By Leo Shane III10 months ago
Eyes like a hawk — birder finds US WWII tank shell near Mount FujiA birdwatcher in Japan reportedly found an American artillery shell, then waited a week to report it.By Jonathan Lehrfeld11 months ago
US soldiers in S. Korea investigated for smuggling synthetic marijuanaSouth Korean investigators this week raided the homes of five civilian accomplices and 17 U.S. troops based at Camp Humphreys and Camp Casey.By Jaime Moore-Carrillo12 months ago
Leadership begins at basic, says Army’s top training officerDrill sergeants may act as squad or platoon leaders while recruits fill team leader roles.By Todd South12 months ago