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The Marine Corps makes history with first female infantry officer

by Brian Seay

A female Marine made history this week, as she became the first woman to complete the Corps’ grueling, 13-week Infantry Officer Course.

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Marine Corps general who wants a Holodeck: ‘it would be like Jean-Luc Picard’

by Brian Seay

A top general in the Marine Corps says he wants a Star Trek inspired, virtual reality training facility on a grand scale.

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Congress leaves Washington with popular Sportsmen’s Act still on the table

by Chris Eger

Despite passage by both chambers, a bipartisan sportsmen's package was stuck in committee quicksand where lawmakers left it at the end of the session.

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Sweeping sportsmen’s legislation reform package introduced to Congress (VIDEO)

by Chris Eger

Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, debuted legislation into a Republican-dominated Senate to conserve wilderness while increasing hunting, fishing and shooting opportunities on public land.

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Marine Corps puts hold on pull-up requirement for women (VIDEO)

by Brent McCluskey

The Marine Corps is putting a hold on the physical fitness standard that requires women to perform three pull ups, Headquarter Marine Corps announced.. The decision comes after the efforts to integrate women into combat roles that started Jan. 1, 2013. Since then, many women have attempted to complete the infantry training course, but only […]

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