105-Year-Old Massachusetts Veteran Believed to Be Nation’s Oldest Marine Louis Tanzer, likely the nation's oldest living Marine Corps veteran, received quite a celebration after turning 105 years of...
The Commandant Behind Marine Corps Birthday Traditions When Major General John A. Lejeune became Commandant in 1920, he inherited a Marine Corps that had proven itself at Belleau...
Preserving the Flame: What the Marine Corps Birthday Really Means Each year on November 10, Marines celebrate the founding of their Corps with ceremonies that link centuries of service and...
Celebrating 250: Prominent Speakers at Marine Corps Birthday Balls The Marine Corps celebrates its 250th birthday across the globe. This article highlights four prominent guest speakers at...
Navy Commodore Relieved of Duties, First In Role To Lose Job in 2026 The relieved commodore lost the "trust and confidence" of superiors, will retain a staff position.
This Marine Married Chesty Puller’s Daughter and Was Recommended for the Medal of Honor at Khe Sanh In 1967, Vietnam, Capt. Bill Dabney chose the Marine unit closest to the enemy—an instinct that soon put him and his men at...
Pentagon Overhauls Military Moving System After Years of Family Complaints The Pentagon is overhauling its broken military moving system to centralize control, modernize technology and restore trust...
The Last Living Witness to Lincoln’s Assassination Told His Story on a 1950s Game Show Samuel J. Seymour was just five years old when he sat in the balcony at Ford’s Theatre on April 14, 1865, and heard the...
2026 Military Pay Charts Military service members will receive a 3.8% pay raise in 2026. Some senior officers may receive smaller percentages.
