Soldiers exposed to new combat realities with expanded training Drill sergeants now serve as squad leaders in field training.By Todd South3 weeks ago
Pendleton Marine gets prison time for illegal ‘ghost gun’ salesThe lance corporal sold 22 guns in four transactions with undercover agents for a total of $23,000.By Todd South7 weeks ago
Marines reopen second WWII-era airfield to prep for future combatThe opening of the North Carolina airfield follows the service’s June recertification of an airfield on the Pacific island of Peleliu.By Todd South7 weeks ago
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 Press2 months 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 months ago
Fort Sill and Fort Leonard Wood to add 4 basic training companiesThe four new companies will train 3,840 soldiers for the service annually.By Todd South3 months ago