U.S. Army Private William Calkins was captured by Japanese forces and died in a prisoner of war camp in the Philippines in 1942 at the age of 20. Twelve years after Marine veteran and journalist Austin Tice's abduction in Syria, his family continues to hold hope for his safe return. An Australian think tank report argues that putting more Marines in the Land Down Under is both urgent and doable. Gen. George Crist was the first Marine general to run a unified combatant command, ushering in joint operations as the norm. While some veterans view Vance’s nomination as a symbolic win for veterans and service members, others see his rise as a threat to democracy. A Hawaii headquarters will run a simulated battle with the North Carolina-based unit as its lead. Col. Yolanda Gore will be the 89th commander in Fort Meade's 107-year history. Hours of pouring rain in 95-degree heat at the JPMRC X made for steamy operations that required new thinking on sustaining soldiers in Pacific climates. New Treasury Department rulemaking would expand a little-known committee's jurisdiction to review land sales near 56 additional military sites. Here's where each of the services stand. Load More