Marine Corps Times

WASHINGTON — The United States expects to spend about $6 billion a year training and supporting Afghan troops and police after it begins pulling out its own combat troops in 2011, The Associated Press has learned. WASHINGTON — The United States expects to spend about $6 billion a year training and supporting Afghan troops and police after it begins pulling out its own combat troops in 2011, The Associated Press has learned. Mon, 06 Sep 2010 12:09:12 -0400 The Associated Press News

OCEANSIDE, Calif. — For the families of deploying Marines, one of the greatest stresses can be “the unknown.” Where are deployed spouses, parents and children, how are they doing, and what are they doing? OCEANSIDE, Calif. — For the families of deploying Marines, one of the greatest stresses can be “the unknown.” Where are deployed spouses, parents and children, how are they doing, and what are they doing? Mon, 06 Sep 2010 10:44:14 -0400 Staff writer

The Army is investigating allegations that soldiers were pressured to attend a Christian concert — and punished when they refused. The Army is investigating allegations that soldiers were pressured to attend a Christian concert — and punished when they refused. Mon, 06 Sep 2010 10:02:41 -0400 Staff writer

BALTIMORE — Navy and Maryland play Monday for the Crab Bowl trophy, a shiny piece of hardware that will probably gather dust for years before these rivals face each other again. BALTIMORE — Navy and Maryland play Monday for the Crab Bowl trophy, a shiny piece of hardware that will probably gather dust for years before these rivals face each other again. Sun, 05 Sep 2010 15:18:47 -0400 The Associated Press

BAGHDAD — Days after the U.S. officially ended combat operations and touted Iraq’s ability to defend itself, U.S. troops found themselves battling heavily armed militants assaulting an Iraqi military headquarters in the center of Baghdad on Sunday. The fighting killed 12 people and wounded dozens. BAGHDAD — Days after the U.S. officially ended combat operations and touted Iraq’s ability to defend itself, U.S. troops found themselves battling heavily armed militants assaulting an Iraqi military headquarters in the center of Baghdad on Sunday. The fighting killed 12 people and wounded dozens. Sun, 05 Sep 2010 16:39:52 -0400 The Associated Press

FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. — Motivated by the deaths of two friends in war-zone explosions, 1st Lt. Timothy Dwyer decided to become a bomb hunter. FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. — Motivated by the deaths of two friends in war-zone explosions, 1st Lt. Timothy Dwyer decided to become a bomb hunter. Sun, 05 Sep 2010 13:20:07 -0400 The Associated Press News

KABUL, Afghanistan — The Taliban vowed Sunday to attack polling places in Sept. 18 parliamentary elections, warning Afghans not to participate in what it called a sham vote. KABUL, Afghanistan — The Taliban vowed Sunday to attack polling places in Sept. 18 parliamentary elections, warning Afghans not to participate in what it called a sham vote. Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:38:46 -0400 The Associated Press News

Military communities are now among the wealthiest in the country, according to a USA Today analysis. Military communities are now among the wealthiest in the country, according to a USA Today analysis. Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:44:44 -0400 USA Today

As the Corps contemplates a likely drawdown, it has put in place new measures that will make it more complicated to add civilian employees. As the Corps contemplates a likely drawdown, it has put in place new measures that will make it more complicated to add civilian employees. Sat, 04 Sep 2010 08:49:48 -0400 Staff writer

The Marine Corps has no shortage of regulations designed to maintain order and safety on-base, but not all Marines comply. Whether it’s drinking underage, dressing like a slob or texting behind the wheel, some always find a way to challenge authority. Marine Corps Times wants to hear your stories. What’s the worst thing you’ve observed and what did you do about it? If you’ve ever had to correct anyone’s behavior, how did they respond? Have you ever been called out? The Marine Corps has no shortage of regulations designed to maintain order and safety on-base, but not all Marines comply. Whether it’s drinking underage, dressing like a slob or texting behind the wheel, some always find a way to challenge authority. Marine Corps Times wants to hear your stories. What’s the worst thing you’ve observed and what did you do about it? If you’ve ever had to correct anyone’s behavior, how did they respond? Have you ever been called out? Sat, 04 Sep 2010 09:37:13 -0400 News

COLUMBUS, Ohio — One of the most highly decorated Marines during the war in Iraq had to drink to fall asleep. COLUMBUS, Ohio — One of the most highly decorated Marines during the war in Iraq had to drink to fall asleep. Sat, 04 Sep 2010 16:34:47 -0400 The Columbus (Ohio) Dispatch News

QUETTA, Pakistan — A suspected U.S. missile strike on Saturday killed seven insurgents in a restive tribal area. QUETTA, Pakistan — A suspected U.S. missile strike on Saturday killed seven insurgents in a restive tribal area. Sat, 04 Sep 2010 15:37:18 -0400 News

ROCKVILLE, Md. — A discharged Marine has been sentenced to life in prison for slaying his father on Christmas Day in 2007. ROCKVILLE, Md. — A discharged Marine has been sentenced to life in prison for slaying his father on Christmas Day in 2007. Sat, 04 Sep 2010 14:08:51 -0400 News

Chief Master Sgt. Richard L. Etchberger, who was killed in action in 1968 in Laos, will posthumously be awarded the Medal of Honor on Sept. 21, the White House announced Friday. Chief Master Sgt. Richard L. Etchberger, who was killed in action in 1968 in Laos, will posthumously be awarded the Medal of Honor on Sept. 21, the White House announced Friday. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:24:24 -0400

BAGHDAD — Suicide bombers hit a Baghdad military headquarters on Sunday and killed 12 people, two weeks after an attack on the same site pointed to the failure of Iraqi forces to plug even the most obvious holes in their security. BAGHDAD — Suicide bombers hit a Baghdad military headquarters on Sunday and killed 12 people, two weeks after an attack on the same site pointed to the failure of Iraqi forces to plug even the most obvious holes in their security. Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:34:24 -0400 The Associated Press News

KABUL, Afghanistan — A coalition service member was killed in fighting in Afghanistan’s turbulent south Sunday, while a political rival of President Hamid Karzai questioned his approach to pending talks with Taliban who might be having doubts about the insurgency. KABUL, Afghanistan — A coalition service member was killed in fighting in Afghanistan’s turbulent south Sunday, while a political rival of President Hamid Karzai questioned his approach to pending talks with Taliban who might be having doubts about the insurgency. Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:38:46 -0400 The Associated Press News

FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. — Spc. Patricia Fowler says the Taliban got a lucky shot off, but she was glad to take the bullet. FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. — Spc. Patricia Fowler says the Taliban got a lucky shot off, but she was glad to take the bullet. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:06:52 -0400 The (Clarksville, Tenn.) Leaf-Chronicle

KABUL, Afghanistan — President Hamid Karzai said Saturday he will name the members of a council next week to pursue peace talks with insurgents willing to renounce violence, honor the Afghan constitution, and sever ties with terrorist networks. KABUL, Afghanistan — President Hamid Karzai said Saturday he will name the members of a council next week to pursue peace talks with insurgents willing to renounce violence, honor the Afghan constitution, and sever ties with terrorist networks. Sat, 04 Sep 2010 11:42:12 -0400 The Associated Press News

ANKARA, Turkey — The United States’ top military officer stressed on Saturday the need for Turkey to help enforce United Nations sanctions against Iran aimed at deterring the Islamic Republic from obtaining a nuclear bomb. ANKARA, Turkey — The United States’ top military officer stressed on Saturday the need for Turkey to help enforce United Nations sanctions against Iran aimed at deterring the Islamic Republic from obtaining a nuclear bomb. Sat, 04 Sep 2010 10:27:02 -0400 The Associated Press News

A North Carolina-based Marine was killed Thursday in Afghanistan, the Defense Department announced Friday. A North Carolina-based Marine was killed Thursday in Afghanistan, the Defense Department announced Friday. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:55:42 -0400 News