An enduring symbol: why troops keep naming things after reptiles
From cobras to gators, reptilian mascots and call signs appear on patches, aircraft and unit logos across every branch. Why?
By Clay Beyersdorfer
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Military to fire artillery over California highway amid JD Vance visit
A plan to fire live artillery over a major highway as part of a military showcase at Camp Pendleton has drawn strong objections.
Netflix adapts Marine’s coming-of-age memoir in new series ‘Boots’
The series, premiering Thursday, follows a closeted gay teenager as he enlists in the Marine Corps and navigates boot camp in the 1990s.
By Clay Beyersdorfer
What troops need to know about Hegseth’s new memos for the force
Hegseth ordered more strict grooming and fitness standards and less training on subjects like the Privacy Act, cybersecurity and controlled information.
By Carla Babb
Hegseth abruptly summons hundreds of top military leaders to meeting
The directive doesn't offer a reason for the gathering Tuesday of senior commanders of the one-star rank or higher and their top advisers.
By Konstantin Toropin and Emma Burrows