The Marine Corps might close the doors on its iconic Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, and hilly Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego.One plan under consideration would shift Marine Corps boot camp to a third location specifically built for modern day training with gender-integrated platoons, according to reporting from The 2020 National Defense Authorization Act required the Marine Corps to gender-integrate recruit training at the platoon level at both boot camps ― a task the Marine Corps simply does not have the infrastructure for, Marine Corps Commandant Gen....…The Marine Corps might close the doors on its iconic Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, and hilly Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego.One plan under consideration would shift Marine Corps boot camp to a third location specifically built for modern day training with gender-integrated platoons, according to reporting from The 2020 National Defense Authorization Act required the Marine Corps to gender-integrate recruit training at the platoon level at both boot camps ― a task the Marine Corps simply does not have the infrastructure for, Marine Corps Commandant Gen....WW…

Lance Cpl. Rafael Montalvo, a role player acting as an American citizen, is being searched for dangerous items during a noncombatant evacuation operation training, April 11, 2012. After leaving the Marine Corps, Montalvo became an Illinois State Trooper in 2019. He was indicted on federal theft and conspiracy charges for allegedly stealing and selling stolen goods from MCAS Cherry Point, N.C. (Marine Corps)A former Marine turned Illinois State Trooper has been indicted on alleging he and others stole avionics and other electronics from Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina,...…Lance Cpl. Rafael Montalvo, a role player acting as an American citizen, is being searched for dangerous items during a noncombatant evacuation operation training, April 11, 2012. After leaving the Marine Corps, Montalvo became an Illinois State Trooper in 2019. He was indicted on federal theft and conspiracy charges for allegedly stealing and selling stolen goods from MCAS Cherry Point, N.C. (Marine Corps)A former Marine turned Illinois State Trooper has been indicted on alleging he and others stole avionics and other electronics from Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina,...WW…

Marine veteran Cpl. Daniel Harris, left, and veteran Lance Cpl. Joseph Morrison, right, are the two former Marines charged in connection to an alleged plot to kidnap the Michigan governor. (The Associated Press)Two of the 13 men arrested in an to kidnap Michigan Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer , according to Marine officials.Joseph Morrison was a Marine reservist who joined the Corps in March 2015 and was as a lance corporal on Thursday, Capt. Joseph Butterfield, a headquarters Marine Corps spokesman, told Marine Corps Times Saturday.He was assigned to Engineer Support Company, 6th...…Marine veteran Cpl. Daniel Harris, left, and veteran Lance Cpl. Joseph Morrison, right, are the two former Marines charged in connection to an alleged plot to kidnap the Michigan governor. (The Associated Press)Two of the 13 men arrested in an to kidnap Michigan Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer , according to Marine officials.Joseph Morrison was a Marine reservist who joined the Corps in March 2015 and was as a lance corporal on Thursday, Capt. Joseph Butterfield, a headquarters Marine Corps spokesman, told Marine Corps Times Saturday.He was assigned to Engineer Support Company, 6th...WW…

Calculate pay, benefits and housing allowance for every military rankPlan to guarantee all troops a $15 minimum wage gets more congressional supportThe move could add up to $10,000 in base pay for the lowest paid enlisted troops.Money for Afghan refugees but not military pay boost in latest federal budget planThe budget plan would avoid a partial government shutdown set for Friday night.New in 2021: Military pay raise likely to be smaller next yearThe federal formula calls for a 2.7 percent pay raise in 2022.Insurance changes could help disabled veterans, troops in the new yearChanges to...…Calculate pay, benefits and housing allowance for every military rankPlan to guarantee all troops a $15 minimum wage gets more congressional supportThe move could add up to $10,000 in base pay for the lowest paid enlisted troops.Money for Afghan refugees but not military pay boost in latest federal budget planThe budget plan would avoid a partial government shutdown set for Friday night.New in 2021: Military pay raise likely to be smaller next yearThe federal formula calls for a 2.7 percent pay raise in 2022.Insurance changes could help disabled veterans, troops in the new yearChanges to...WW…

Comprehensive news and information from Marine Corps Times about the military retirement systemBlended Retirement System is helping troops prepare for their futureFive years into the new Blended Retirement System, troops' retirement stashes are growing.Military retiree COLA may shrink in 2024. Here’s why that’s OK.Experts predict a much lower cost-of-living adjustment to retirement pay and annuities as inflation rates cool off.Military retirees to be booted from bases in Turkey. Who’s next? Changes at Aviano Air Base, Italy, are under review, and a cut-off of military mail privileges was...…Comprehensive news and information from Marine Corps Times about the military retirement systemBlended Retirement System is helping troops prepare for their futureFive years into the new Blended Retirement System, troops' retirement stashes are growing.Military retiree COLA may shrink in 2024. Here’s why that’s OK.Experts predict a much lower cost-of-living adjustment to retirement pay and annuities as inflation rates cool off.Military retirees to be booted from bases in Turkey. Who’s next? Changes at Aviano Air Base, Italy, are under review, and a cut-off of military mail privileges was...WW…

Comprehensive news and information from Marine Corps Times about military benefitsMilitary pay, benefits may be better than you think, report saysAn analysis from the Congressional Budget Office says that troops and the public may be underestimating all of the compensation troops receive.Expectant service members lack support. Doulas could help.Members of the military who are pregnant lack options when it comes to giving birth. That might be changing, but challenges persist.Medical care, child care: How shutdown could affect military familiesInpatient care and acute and emergency outpatient...…Comprehensive news and information from Marine Corps Times about military benefitsMilitary pay, benefits may be better than you think, report saysAn analysis from the Congressional Budget Office says that troops and the public may be underestimating all of the compensation troops receive.Expectant service members lack support. Doulas could help.Members of the military who are pregnant lack options when it comes to giving birth. That might be changing, but challenges persist.Medical care, child care: How shutdown could affect military familiesInpatient care and acute and emergency outpatient...WW…

Looking to buy or refinance a home? This is a resource for U.S. service members and spouses.Using a VA loan? Here are 7 questions to ask your lenderA National Guard member in the loan business tells future VA loan users how to 'interview' their lender.Here’s why House lawmakers want to raise VA loan refinance rates ... and by how muchAnother new VA benefit could be funded by increased VA loan costs.Mortgage problems? Here are 4 dates to know … and avoidBreak the bad-loan cycle ... before things get worse.Here’s why a robot could answer your next VA loan questionVA meets AI? The department...…Looking to buy or refinance a home? This is a resource for U.S. service members and spouses.Using a VA loan? Here are 7 questions to ask your lenderA National Guard member in the loan business tells future VA loan users how to 'interview' their lender.Here’s why House lawmakers want to raise VA loan refinance rates ... and by how muchAnother new VA benefit could be funded by increased VA loan costs.Mortgage problems? Here are 4 dates to know … and avoidBreak the bad-loan cycle ... before things get worse.Here’s why a robot could answer your next VA loan questionVA meets AI? The department...WW…

Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 101 conduct a mass formation launch known as “flying the barn” to honor the squadron’s legacy on the day of its deactivation at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Sept. 29. (Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine/Marine Corps)The Marine Corps deactivated its squadron dedicated to training pilots to fly the F/A-18 Hornet, in a step toward transitioning to the F-35 Lightning II.Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 101 had its sundown ceremony Friday at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, where it is based.The Marine Corps will...…Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 101 conduct a mass formation launch known as “flying the barn” to honor the squadron’s legacy on the day of its deactivation at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Sept. 29. (Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine/Marine Corps)The Marine Corps deactivated its squadron dedicated to training pilots to fly the F/A-18 Hornet, in a step toward transitioning to the F-35 Lightning II.Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 101 had its sundown ceremony Friday at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, where it is based.The Marine Corps will...WW…