The Marine Corps has announced a new pilot program that will allow some signals and cyber recruits to enter the service at high enlisted ranks, including up to gunnery sergeant. The Marine Corps ...

Matthew Partyka was built for the infantry, not sales. The young, blue-eyed Marine sergeant was a quiet introvert, almost sphinx-like, with a soft smile. He thrived in the brotherhood of combat units.

The military service with the smallest proportion of women in the ranks may also be disproportionately good at retaining them. (Cpl. Clarence L. Wimberly/Marine Corps) The military service with the ...