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Extracurricular activities at schools for military families were paused for several days because of the federal government shutdown.

Sports resume for military children after shutdown led to disruption

Extracurricular activities at schools for military families were paused for several days because of the federal government shutdown.

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Marine Corps Times @marinecorpstimes.bsky.social · 12h

The series, premiering Thursday, follows a closeted gay teenager as he enlists in the Marine Corps and navigates boot camp in the 1990s.

Netflix adapts Marine’s coming-of-age memoir in new series ‘Boots’

The series, premiering Thursday, follows a closeted gay teenager as he enlists in the Marine Corps and navigates boot camp in the 1990s.

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Marine Corps Times @marinecorpstimes.bsky.social · 13h

Twenty-three states have aligned with the Trump administration's stance that he has authority to bring in the Guard, while 22 back the district's position.

Lawsuit over Trump’s DC Guard deployment exposes deep partisan divide

Twenty-three states have aligned with the Trump administration's stance that he has authority to bring in the Guard, while 22 back the district's position.

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Marine Corps Times @marinecorpstimes.bsky.social · 1d

Chapman, who was killed in Afghanistan during 2002’s deadly Battle at Takur Ghar, had his Air Force Cross upgraded to the Medal of Honor in 2018.

Adam Driver set to star as Medal of Honor recipient John Chapman

Chapman, who was killed in Afghanistan during 2002’s deadly Battle at Takur Ghar, had his Air Force Cross upgraded to the Medal of Honor in 2018.

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Marine Corps Times @marinecorpstimes.bsky.social · 1d

Texas National Guard members are at an Army training center in Illinois, sent despite a lawsuit and vigorous opposition from Democratic elected leaders.

Texas National Guard members arrive in Illinois

Texas National Guard members are at an Army training center in Illinois, sent despite a lawsuit and vigorous opposition from Democratic elected leaders.

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Marine Corps Times @marinecorpstimes.bsky.social · 1d

Trump envisions a stronger role for the military on U.S. soil, a situation that raises significant questions of constitutional law and federalism.

Trump’s National Guard use sets up legal clash testing executive power

Trump envisions a stronger role for the military on U.S. soil, a situation that raises significant questions of constitutional law and federalism.

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Marine Corps Times @marinecorpstimes.bsky.social · 2d

About 200 Texas National Guard troops are set to deploy to Chicago Monday night unless a judge blocks the order, a Pentagon official told Military Times.

Texas National Guard deploying to Chicago Monday

About 200 Texas National Guard troops are set to deploy to Chicago Monday night unless a judge blocks the order, a Pentagon official told Military Times.

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Marine Corps Times @marinecorpstimes.bsky.social · 2d

From the shores of Grenada to the deserts of Iraq, Assault Amphibious Vehicles shielded and carried Marines from ship to sea to shore since 1972.

Marines retire ‘workhorse’ Assault Amphibious Vehicle after 50 years

From the shores of Grenada to the deserts of Iraq, Assault Amphibious Vehicles shielded and carried Marines from ship to sea to shore since 1972.

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Marine Corps Times @marinecorpstimes.bsky.social · 4d

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has fired the Navy chief of staff in a sudden shakeup following the confirmation this week of a new Navy Undersecretary.

Hegseth fires Navy chief of staff

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has fired the Navy chief of staff in a sudden shakeup following the confirmation this week of a new Navy Undersecretary.

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Marine Corps Times @marinecorpstimes.bsky.social · 5d

No new requests for military spouse MyCAA financial assistance have been approved since Sept. 30.

Shutdown halts funding for military spouse tuition assistance program

No new requests for military spouse MyCAA financial assistance have been approved since Sept. 30.

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Marine Corps Times @marinecorpstimes.bsky.social · 5d

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a new strike on an alleged drug-carrying vessel in the Caribbean on Friday, killing four people.

Fourth deadly US strike in Trump’s war on cartels

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a new strike on an alleged drug-carrying vessel in the Caribbean on Friday, killing four people.

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Marine Corps Times @marinecorpstimes.bsky.social · 5d

The Army vet and historian declined Trump's request to gift Eisenhower's sword to King Charles out of obligation to preserve it for the American public.

Head of Eisenhower library forced out after sword spat with Trump

The Army vet and historian declined Trump's request to gift Eisenhower's sword to King Charles out of obligation to preserve it for the American public.

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Marine Corps Times @marinecorpstimes.bsky.social · 5d

Hegseth ordered more strict grooming and fitness standards and less training on subjects like the Privacy Act, cybersecurity and controlled information.

What troops need to know about Hegseth’s new memos for the force

Hegseth ordered more strict grooming and fitness standards and less training on subjects like the Privacy Act, cybersecurity and controlled information.

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Marine Corps Times @marinecorpstimes.bsky.social · 5d

Both the Army and National Guard said they hope to fill the assignments with volunteers. About 100 Army Reserve lawyers will be in the first group.

Trump taps Reserve and National Guard for temporary immigration judges

Both the Army and National Guard said they hope to fill the assignments with volunteers. About 100 Army Reserve lawyers will be in the first group.

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Marine Corps Times @marinecorpstimes.bsky.social · 6d

"We expected an increase, but didn't quite expect this," said Dorene Ocamb, Armed Services YMCA chief brand and development officer.

Military families seek out food assistance amid shutdown anxiety

"We expected an increase, but didn't quite expect this," said Dorene Ocamb, Armed Services YMCA chief brand and development officer.

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Marine Corps Times @marinecorpstimes.bsky.social · 6d

Trump has declared drug cartels operating in the Caribbean are unlawful combatants and says the U.S. is now in a “non-international armed conflict.”

Trump declares drug cartels operating in Caribbean unlawful combatants

Trump has declared drug cartels operating in the Caribbean are unlawful combatants and says the U.S. is now in a “non-international armed conflict.”

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Marine Corps Times @marinecorpstimes.bsky.social · 6d

Professors of military history say Hegseth’s actions — and plans for more — are a reversal of the role the American military has often played.

Hegseth’s style counters military’s history as engine of social change

Professors of military history say Hegseth’s actions — and plans for more — are a reversal of the role the American military has often played.

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Marine Corps Times @marinecorpstimes.bsky.social · 7d

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order pledging to defend Qatar, including using U.S. military action if necessary.

Trump signs executive order vowing to defend Qatar

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order pledging to defend Qatar, including using U.S. military action if necessary.

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Marine Corps Times @marinecorpstimes.bsky.social · 7d

The current effects of the shutdown on installation programs and services vary from base to base.

How the government shutdown is affecting troops, families

The current effects of the shutdown on installation programs and services vary from base to base.

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Marine Corps Times @marinecorpstimes.bsky.social · 7d

An active shooter hoax at a New Jersey military base Tuesday was caused by a civilian employee who wanted to “trauma bond” with coworkers, prosecutors say.

Federal employee caused shooter hoax at NJ base to bond with coworkers

An active shooter hoax at a New Jersey military base Tuesday was caused by a civilian employee who wanted to “trauma bond” with coworkers, prosecutors say.

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Marine Corps Times @marinecorpstimes.bsky.social · 7d

“This kind of senseless fear-mongering and disruption will not be tolerated in my state,” said New Jersey's acting U.S. attorney, Alina Habba.

Federal employee arrested after ‘active shooter hoax’ at NJ base

“This kind of senseless fear-mongering and disruption will not be tolerated in my state,” said New Jersey's acting U.S. attorney, Alina Habba.

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Marine Corps Times @marinecorpstimes.bsky.social · 7d

Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said Wednesday that the U.S. will scale back its military presence, reflecting “our combined success in fighting ISIS.”