Marine Corps

Washington Secrets

Top Marine warns: U.S. can’t ‘simply pack up and go home’ from Afghanistan

Paul Bedard -

April 2, 2014 4:00 am

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, accompanied by Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Martin Dempsey, briefs reporters at the Pentagon, Monday, Feb. 24, 2014, where he recommended shrinking the Army to its smallest size since the buildup to U.S. involvement in World War II in an effort to balance postwar defense needs with budget realities. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Pentagon budget request would reduce troops

Tim Mak -

February 24, 2014 5:00 am

President Obama delivers remarks during his visit at Camp Pendleton Marine Corps base in Camp Pendleton, California. Two civilian defense contractors have pleaded guilty in a San Diego federal court, bringing to nine the number of defendants who have admitted guilt in recent days to their involvement in a scheme involving bribes and kickbacks at Camp Pendleton and other federal facilities. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

7 now guilty in Pendleton contractor bribery case

Washington Examiner -

February 3, 2014 5:00 am

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani is listening to the welcome remarks during a session of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014. Leaders gathered in the Swiss ski resort of Davos have made it a top priority to push to reshape the global economy and cut global warming by shifting to cleaner energy sources. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)

Foreign Policy

New letter seeks release of ex-Marine held in Iran

Associated Press -

January 24, 2014 5:00 am

The Merchants Co. of Hattiesburg has been awarded a $12.3 million contract to provide food and beverage services to the U.S. military.

Mississippi firm wins military food service contract

Washington Examiner -

January 20, 2014 5:00 am

This Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2014 screenshot shows the TMZ website with their story about U.S, military members burning bodies. The U.S. Marine Corps said Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014, it is attempting to determine the authenticity of photos published by TMZ.com that the entertainment website says show Marines appearing to burn bodies of dead Iraqi insurgents in Fallujah in 2004. (AP Photo)

National Security

Marines probing validity of online Iraq war photos

Associated Press -

January 16, 2014 5:00 am

Marine Recruit Haley Evans stands in formation during boot camp Feb. 27 at MCRD Parris Island, South Carolina. Female enlisted Marines have gone through recruit training at the base since 1949. About six percent of enlisted Marines are female.ÃÂ The Marine Corps has delayed the requirement for female Marines to do three pullups because most women have so far been unable to pass the test.ÃÂ (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty images)

Beltway Confidential

Marine Corps quietly delays pullup requirement for women

Ashe Schow -

December 27, 2013 5:00 am

National Security

Marine’s family sues Greek entities for lost heart

Maryclaire Dale -

December 12, 2013 5:00 am

Afghan soldiers and police get briefed during a training mission at Camp Leatherneck in Helmand Province, in Afghanistan, in June 2012. (AP Photo/Heidi Vogt)

Afghanistan watchdog re-opens investigation into unused Camp Leatherneck headquarters after inadequate Army report

Michal Conger -

December 4, 2013 5:00 am

Standards for the Marine Corps' demanding enlisted infantry course are not lowered for women. (AP File)

Beltway Confidential

First three women to graduate Thursday from Marine Corps infantry training

Ashe Schow -

November 21, 2013 5:00 am

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