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Page: Feed: --- ## [Pentagon’s NATO review preparing troop options for Hegseth by November 6](https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2026/08/27/pentagons-nato-review-preparing-troop-options-for-hegseth-by-november-6/) _2026-08-27 · Phil Stewart, Reuters · Marine Corps Times_ A Pentagon review of U.S. troop deployments in Europe will create at least four sets of options for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth by Nov. 6. ## [Lawmakers demand VA bring back LGBTQ+ care coordinators](https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/veterans/2026/08/26/lawmakers-demand-va-bring-back-lgbtq-care-coordinators/) _2026-08-26 · Natalie Oliverio · Marine Corps Times_ Lawmakers are calling on the Department of Veterans Affairs to bring back dedicated LGBTQ+ Veteran Care Coordinators. ## [American flags lowered to half-staff at military installations in honor of Dolly Parton](https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/your-military/2026/08/26/american-flags-lowered-to-half-staff-in-honor-of-dolly-parton/) _2026-08-26 · Cristina Stassis · Marine Corps Times_ American flags domestically and abroad will be lowered to half-staff until Sept. 1 in honor of country singer Dolly Parton, who passed Tuesday. ## [Marines overhaul infantry, stress stealth in new ground combat strategy](https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/your-military/2026/08/26/marines-overhaul-infantry-stress-stealth-in-new-ground-combat-strategy/) _2026-08-26 · Hope Hodge Seck · Marine Corps Times_ A new Marine Corps strategy document published Wednesday outlines the service’s vision and planning for the next decade and a half. ## [Marine Corps brings back flu shot mandate for some troops](https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/your-military/2026/08/26/marine-corps-brings-back-flu-shot-mandate-for-some-troops/) _2026-08-26 · Daniel Terrill · Marine Corps Times_ Marine Corps troops in select roles must get flu shots this year as the service follows a revised Defense Department vaccination policy. ## [Marines, corpsmen ‘ran toward’ Twentynine Palms home rocked by explosion](https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/your-military/2026/08/25/marines-corpsmen-ran-toward-twentynine-palms-home-rocked-by-explosion/) _2026-08-25 · Brooke Griswold · Marine Corps Times_ On Aug. 21, an explosion rocked a house in Twentynine Palms, California. Local Marines and Navy corpsmen "quickly ran toward it." ## [New Call of Duty game to feature Medal of Honor recipient Kyle Carpenter](https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/off-duty/2026/08/25/new-call-of-duty-game-to-feature-medal-of-honor-recipient-kyle-carpenter/) _2026-08-25 · Clay Beyersdorfer · Marine Corps Times_ On Oct. 23, Modern Warfare 4 will feature retired Marine Cpl. Kyle Carpenter as a playable character. ## [Marine, actor, spy: ‘Ortiz’s War’ depicts pursuits of World War II commando](https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/veterans/military-history/2026/08/25/marine-actor-spy-ortizs-war-depicts-pursuits-of-world-war-ii-commando/) _2026-08-25 · Claire Barrett · Marine Corps Times_ Written by Katie S. Sanders and Nicholas Reynolds, "Ortiz's War" weaves the tale of the most battle-decorated member of the OSS. ## [USS Abraham Lincoln to dock in Thailand next week, Thai official says](https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/your-navy/2026/08/25/uss-abraham-lincoln-to-dock-in-thailand-next-week-thai-official-says/) _2026-08-25 · Reuters · Marine Corps Times_ The aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln is expected to dock in Thailand next week, according to a Thai official. ## [Marines, Navy mandate yearly gas mask training to ‘reinforce grooming compliance’](https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/your-military/2026/08/25/marines-navy-mandate-yearly-gas-mask-training-to-reinforce-grooming-compliance/) _2026-08-25 · Daniel Terrill · Marine Corps Times_ The Marine Corps and Navy are mandating annual gas mask fit training, with the move intended in part to “reinforce grooming compliance,” the services said. ## [Save with community-voted codes (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/QQpc6PY4RcYP) _2026-08-25 · **Sponsored**_ Search thousands of community-verified coupon codes — 100% free, no account needed. ## [Billboard campaign in military cities connects Iran war to high prices](https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2026/08/24/billboard-campaign-in-military-cities-connects-iran-war-to-high-prices/) _2026-08-24 · Patricia Kime · Marine Corps Times_ More than 1,000 billboards have gone up near military installations tying the Iran conflict to higher consumer prices. ## [Incidents of sexual assault, harassment continue to drop in US military, report finds](https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2026/08/21/incidents-of-sexual-assault-harassment-continue-to-drop-in-us-military-report-finds/) _2026-08-21 · Patricia Kime · Marine Corps Times_ A survey found that roughly 20,500 sexual assaults occurred in the U.S. military in fiscal year 2025, down from 29,000 in fiscal year 2023. ## [Every combat medic is trained for the wound. We should train them for what comes next.](https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/opinion/2026/08/21/every-combat-medic-is-trained-for-the-wound-we-should-train-them-for-what-comes-next/) _2026-08-21 · Staff Sgt. Jay Kotsko · Marine Corps Times_ Every combat medic is trained to treat wounds. They should also be trained for the mental aspect that follows, an Army combat medic writes in this op-ed. ## [DoD funding requests for installation maintenance fall short of proposed amounts, report says](https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2026/08/21/dod-funding-requests-for-installation-maintenance-fall-short-of-proposed-amounts-report-says/) _2026-08-21 · Cristina Stassis · Marine Corps Times_ A GAO report found that the department underperforms in funding maintenance needs as recommended by its Facilities Sustainment Model. ## [Some military barracks ‘chronically neglected’ due to $285 billion in maintenance backlogs, GAO finds](https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2026/08/21/some-military-barracks-chronically-neglected-due-to-285-billion-in-maintenance-backlogs-gao-finds/) _2026-08-21 · Cristina Stassis · Marine Corps Times_ A GAO report found that the department underperforms in funding maintenance needs as recommended by its Facilities Sustainment Model. ## [Marine Corps may charter more commercial vessels amid experimentation efforts](https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/your-military/2026/08/21/marine-corps-may-charter-more-commercial-vessels-amid-experimentation-efforts/) _2026-08-21 · Hope Hodge Seck · Marine Corps Times_ The charter agreement, the Corps' second since 2021, allows the service to experiment without having to invest heavily in in-house shipbuilding. ## [He earned the Medal of Honor in Vietnam. Why did it take decades to receive it?](https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/veterans/2026/08/20/he-earned-the-medal-of-honor-in-vietnam-why-did-it-take-decades-to-receive-it/) _2026-08-20 · Ethan Rocke, The War Horse · Marine Corps Times_ A June Medal of Honor ceremony concluded a 20-year struggle that profoundly shaped the latter decades of retired Marine Corps Maj. James Capers Jr.'s life. ## [Hundreds of US military family members trapped at camp facing closure, group says](https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/your-military/2026/08/20/hundreds-of-us-military-family-members-trapped-at-camp-facing-closure-group-says/) _2026-08-20 · Hope Hodge Seck · Marine Corps Times_ Family members of U.S. troops and veterans are stranded at a camp in Qatar that the U.S. is planning to close Sept. 30, an aid organization said. ## [Pentagon needs more resources to meet requirements for assessing blast exposure, GAO finds](https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2026/08/19/pentagon-needs-more-resources-to-meet-requirements-for-assessing-blast-exposure-gao-finds/) _2026-08-19 · Patricia Kime · Marine Corps Times_ The Pentagon needs more resources to meet new requirements for assessing the effects of blast exposure, a government watchdog found. ## [US, South Korea to cut length, scope of military drills after Trump order](https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2026/08/19/us-south-korea-to-cut-length-scope-of-military-drills-after-trump-order/) _2026-08-19 · Joyce Lee and Heejin Kim, Reuters · Marine Corps Times_ The U.S. and South Korea will cut short their annual joint military drills and scale back field training after Trump ordered a reduction in participation. ## [Fast, secure international transfers (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/x7fusC1XqJ2L) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Bank transfer, cash pickup, mobile wallet — low fees and real-time tracking ## [Pentagon dubs M18 handgun ‘safe and reliable’ after review](https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/industry/techwatch/2026/08/19/pentagon-dubs-m18-handgun-safe-and-reliable-after-review/) _2026-08-19 · Daniel Terrill · Marine Corps Times_ The Pentagon has dubbed the M18 handgun "safe and reliable," with officials blaming safety concerns on “public speculation and online misinformation.” ## [‘As close as it gets’: Bodycam footage shows Marine pilot walking away from crashed F/A-18 Hornet](https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/your-military/2026/08/18/as-close-as-it-gets-bodycam-footage-shows-marine-pilot-walking-away-from-crashed-fa-18-hornet/) _2026-08-18 · Cristina Stassis · Marine Corps Times_ Bodycam footage shows a bloodied F/A-18 Hornet pilot after he ejected from the aircraft while conducting a training exercise in June. [Listen](https://d1aodq6o8zrvmc.cloudfront.net/wp-archetype/20260818/6a84a25a1accaa488aef05fd/t_f77e53d2e4a943f3914d76d4c740ed6b_name_Pilot_Bodycam_2/file_1280x720-2000-v3_1.mp4) ## [US judge orders release of woman accused of vandalism at World War II Memorial](https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/your-military/2026/08/18/us-judge-orders-release-of-woman-accused-of-vandalism-at-world-war-ii-memorial/) _2026-08-18 · Kanishka Singh, Reuters · Marine Corps Times_ A U.S. judge ordered the release of a Kentucky woman who was accused of vandalism at the World War II Memorial. ## [Who decides what works? Inside VA’s mental health treatment playbook](https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/veterans/2026/08/18/who-decides-what-works-inside-vas-mental-health-treatment-playbook/) _2026-08-18 · Natalie Oliverio · Marine Corps Times_ Why can’t veterans always get FDA-approved treatments through VA? VA's Dr Wiecher explains how evidence, safety, guidelines and resources shape VA care. ## [AAFES boss leaves legacy of benefits for more veterans and stronger perks for all](https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/pay-benefits/mil-money/2026/08/17/aafes-boss-leaves-legacy-of-benefits-for-more-veterans-and-stronger-perks-for-all/) _2026-08-17 · Karen Jowers · Marine Corps Times_ Tom Shull, who retired earlier this summer, was the longest-serving director in the military exchange service's 131-year history. ## [Trump orders Pentagon to cut back military exercises with South Korea](https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/your-military/2026/08/17/trump-orders-pentagon-to-cut-back-military-exercises-with-south-korea/) _2026-08-17 · Costas Pitas, David Lawder and Heejin Kim, Reuters · Marine Corps Times_ President Trump instructed the Pentagon to “substantially reduce” joint military exercises with long-term Asian ally South Korea. ## [After traumatic health ‘crash,’ Austin Tice’s mom renews search for answers](https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/your-military/2026/08/17/after-traumatic-health-crash-austin-tices-mom-renews-search-for-answers/) _2026-08-17 · Hope Hodge Seck · Marine Corps Times_ Austin Tice, a Marine Corps veteran, was abducted during a 2012 reporting trip to Syria. ## [White House national security official to depart administration](https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2026/08/14/white-house-national-security-official-to-depart-administration/) _2026-08-14 · Gram Slattery, Reuters · Marine Corps Times_ The upcoming departure of White House deputy national security adviser Andy Baker marks the latest change in a shake-up of the national security team. ## [Woman charged over vandalism of World War II Memorial](https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/your-military/2026/08/14/woman-charged-over-vandalism-of-world-war-ii-memorial/) _2026-08-14 · Ismail Shakil and Dan Rosenzweig-Ziff, Reuters · Marine Corps Times_ A woman was taken into custody and charged with two felony counts in connection with vandalism at the World War II Memorial on the National Mall. ## [CENTCOM launches multinational attack drone task force](https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2026/08/14/centcom-launches-multinational-attack-drone-task-force/) _2026-08-14 · Cristina Stassis · Marine Corps Times_ Task Force Falcon Strike will employ one-way attack drones composed of unmanned systems from above, on and below the sea. ## [Refer a Friend, Earn Rewards (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/crAD2HlG2Izp) _2026-08-14 · **Sponsored**_ Earn rewards when friends get the Graphite Business Card through your referral. ## [Bill seeks nationwide concealed carry for special operators](https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2026/08/14/bill-seeks-nationwide-concealed-carry-for-special-operators/) _2026-08-14 · Daniel Terrill · Marine Corps Times_ A senator and special operations veteran with a scrutinized story of a gunshot wound filed a bill to let special operators carry nationwide. ## [Transportation secretary working on telecom issues after close call involving Marine One](https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2026/08/11/transportation-secretary-working-on-telecom-issues-after-close-call-involving-marine-one/) _2026-08-11 · Doyinsola Oladipo and Allison Lampert, Reuters · Marine Corps Times_ The Transportation Secretary said he's working to fix telecom issues after Marine One carrying President Trump came too close to a passenger jet. ## [SOUTHCOM replaces Southern Spear with Western Hemisphere task force targeting criminal networks](https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2026/08/06/southcom-replaces-southern-spear-with-western-hemisphere-task-force-targeting-criminal-networks/) _2026-08-06 · Natalie Oliverio · Marine Corps Times_ U.S. Southern Command replaced Operation Souther Spear with a new task force targeting narcoterrorism networks. ## [Their military careers were cut short in combat. Now they’re fighting Congress for their full benefits.](https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/veterans/2026/08/06/their-military-careers-were-cut-short-in-combat-now-theyre-fighting-congress-for-their-full-benefits/) _2026-08-06 · Natalie Oliverio, The War Horse · Marine Corps Times_ Combat-injured veterans argue they shouldn’t be penalized after war injuries cut their careers short, but the cost could reach $78 billion. ## [Senator introduces bill to stop VA from recouping military separation pay from disabled vets](https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2026/08/06/senator-introduces-bill-to-stop-va-from-recouping-military-separation-pay-from-disabled-vets/) _2026-08-06 · Patricia Kime · Marine Corps Times_ An Arizona senator introduced a bill that would prevent veterans from being surprised when the VA docks their disability payments to recoup separation pay.