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Top Marine, recovering from cardiac arrest, plans to return to work

WEBThe top Marine general signaled his desire to return to his job — and wished Marines happy birthday — in his first public statement since his cardiac arrest Oct. 29.. …

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New policy protects Marines, sailors facing separation for mental

WEBJun 8, 2016. Marines and sailors facing involuntary separation due to a diagnosed mental health condition will now be better guarded against leaving the …

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Smarter not harder: How the Marine Corps wants to improve …

WEBSmarter not harder. The Corps also will take that “smarter not harder” mindset out of the gym and into the field. “You can’t train for sleep deprivation, you are …

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Top Marine, released from hospital, prepares for heart procedure

WEBThe top Marine general, who had been hospitalized since his cardiac arrest Oct. 29, is home and preparing for a procedure to fix an underlying heart condition. …

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The Marine Corps is making changes to its medical training …

WEBA final change, published in December 2022, deals with TCCC-Medical Personnel, the top level of training in the program. According to the Marine message, …

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No. 2 Marine confirmed by Senate amid top Marine’s health crisis

WEBSenators rushed to confirm the No. 2 Marine Corps leader, who will lead the service while the No. 1 Marine remains hospitalized following a medical emergency. The …

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Corps’ sergeant major calls for improved treatment, care of junior …

WEBThe Marine Corps historically has had the youngest service members in the Department of Defense, with 73.6 percent of enlisted Marines age 25 or younger in …

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VA expands benefits options for vets with other-than-honorable …

WEBVA leadership did not say how many individuals they expect could be eligible for new benefits under the changes. About 10,000 individuals with bad conduct …

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Camp Lejeune water contamination tied to several cancers, study …

WEBMilitary personnel stationed at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, from 1975–1985 had at least a 20% higher risk for a number of cancers than those stationed …

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Here’s how the Marine Corps plans to oust toxic leaders

WEB360-review. One of the most direct proposals to oust toxic leaders will be so-called “360-degree feedback” for Marines receiving fitness reports, commonly known as …

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Marine Corps launches first phase of new fitness app, ForceFit

WEBThe program, launched Nov. 5 from the force fitness division, has a workout of the day program, with videos that Marines can follow for a quick daily exercise, and a …

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Advocates urge Austin to act on active duty obesity ‘epidemic’

WEBThe military must take swift, decisive action to address obesity in the ranks, according to a new letter sent to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin Wednesday by a group …

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11 things Marines need to know about the new PFT, CFT and body

WEBMarine women aged 26-30 would need 50 pushups to get the maximum 70 points . In comparison, soldiers need between 71 and 77 for a max score of 100 points …

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Marines grapple with highest suicide rate of all US military services

WEBIn the Marine Corps’ active component, 34.9 out of 100,000 service members died by suicide in 2022, up from a rate of 23.9 in 2021 and higher than any …

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No updates on top Marine general’s condition after hospitalization

WEBGen. Eric Smith, 58, was hospitalized after experiencing a “medical emergency” Sunday evening, leaving Lt. Gen. Karsten Heckl performing the duties of …

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Top Marine general hospitalized, leaving 3-star in charge

WEBOct 30, 2023. Gen. Eric Smith testifies during the Senate Armed Services hearing on his nomination to lead the Marine Corps in June 2023 in Washington. (Mariam Zuhaib/The …

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Marine Corps develops futuristic UAV capabilities

WEBApr 4, 2015. UAV SWARM Health management project. MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. — Marines are facing new threats on the battlefield in the form small …

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Top Marine general in stable condition after apparent heart attack

WEBThe top Marine leader is in stable condition after his hospitalization Sunday, the Marine Corps said Wednesday. Marine Commandant Gen. Eric Smith was …

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Thae Ohu to receive bad conduct discharge after Marine general …

WEBOhu was sentenced to time served, which totaled 328 days in the brig, reduction to E-1 and a bad conduct discharge ― though the judge in the case, Lt. Col. …

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The Corps is locking up truth-telling Marines in an unjustly …

WEBLt. Col. Stuart Scheller was a battalion commander at the Advanced Infantry Training Battalion at School of Infantry–East when on Aug. 26 he publicly asked for …

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A look inside the complicated assault case the Marine Corps …

WEBOhu’s family says she was an alleged victim of sexual assault by a superior in her chain of command. She later was charged with nine violations of the Uniform Code of Military …

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