MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII—The Marine Corps’ “future lies in the Pacific,” Commandant Gen. Eric Smith said Tuesday as Lt. Gen. James Glynn transferred command of roughly two-thirds of the service to Lt. Gen. Roger Turner.Glynn is a “once-in-a-generation” talent whose “efforts under a constrained budget, doing things across the expanse…
Iran has reorganized its military to be more aggressive abroad as talks on ending the war with the U.S. remain mired in stalemate, a sign that Tehran is preparing for a protracted era of regional conflict. A raft of top military appointments by Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei marks a shift…
PASCAGOULA, Miss.—Thick puffs of clouds didn’t stop the sun from beating down on the shipyard. And only a strong morning breeze could cut that Gulf Coast heat. But prospective welders for HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding need not immediately contend with the elements to get a taste of the trade—thanks to the…
As U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has warned Congress that not appropriating roughly $1.5 trillion towards the Pentagon’s next fiscal year budget is the “greatest threat” the country faces, a new budget report shows that the nation’s rampant spending exceeds the Defense Department’s own budgetary aspirations. The United States borrowed…
The Space Force offers guardians multiple education pathways, from automatic enrollment in the Community College of the Air Force to partnerships with elite research universities. The programs mirror Air Force education benefits with some space-specific additions. Tuition Assistance The Military Tuition Assistance program covers up to $250 per semester hour…
Elk hunting requires a lot of physical preparation, a healthy dosage of grit, and a few good elk calls. Here at MeatEater, it’s no surprise that we’re fans of Phelps Game Calls, and that’s exactly what we use to chase bugles through the mountains each September.Whether you’re looking for a…
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An investigation remains ongoing after authorities reported a deadly helicopter crash on Wednesday afternoon. An AH-64 Apache attack helicopter based at Fort Hood crashed in Salado, Texas, according to the U.S. Army Fort Hood Media Center, resulting in the death of two pilots. Fort Hood officials said that local emergency…
Editor’s note: Parts of this report were compiled from information in “Basic Training for Dummies,” (2011) by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey. Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc. What Is Military Discharge? A military discharge occurs when a service member is formally released from their obligation…
While much of the public attention around military AI has focused on which tech companies won or lost classified contracts in Washington, a separate and much larger rollout has been quietly reshaping the daily work life of roughly 3 million people across the U.S. military: GenAI.mil, a Pentagon-built platform that…
Are you always motivated to work out? If you are, what is your secret? How many of you have walked into the gym or stepped onto the track feeling sluggish and not quite mentally ready to train? But you showed up regardless, because you know that the solution is to…
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Coast Guard Tuition Assistance (TA) pays up to 100% of tuition for taking college courses while on active duty, as a member of the Selected Reserve, and in certain circumstances, while a civilian employee of the service. TA will not pay for many fees, such as technology or internet fees,…
Updated Aug 12, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT The Marine Corps Tuition Assistance program pays for up to 100% of college courses Marines take while off duty. Marine Corps Tuition Assistance (TA) pays up to 100% of costs for taking college courses while on active duty. TA is available to active-duty and…
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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a warning about scam postcards targeting veterans across the United States. The VA wrote in a memo that they were aware that scammers had sent postcards to veterans claiming they are entitled to VA benefits or extra payments over the last year,…
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All Jason Murchison wanted was to teach others how to surf. Now, he gets his wish. The Navy veteran, diver and surfer reached a legal settlement with Newport Beach, Calif., on July 28 that secures him the right to teach paid surf lessons on city beaches. It concludes a federal…
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he slipped away from Air Force…