US women soldiers to go into combat

Pentagon to end ban on women from the USA serving in front-line combat duties.

Article here.

Up to now the following video shows the sort of frontline duties a female US soldier might undertake. This policy shift may change all that.

New Pistol for British Army: Glock 17, Gen 4

This blog's scope doesn't usually cover weapons but this is an interesting video covering the Glock 17, Gen 4's rollout into the British Army. It also features British marine uniforms and insignia which I thought were useful.

Marines uniforms roundup

Nice roundup of US Marines uniforms.

US Marines in Okinawa

US, Japan reach deal to move forces, as 9,000 US Marines will be relocated from Okinawa.

 Read more: here