There has never been a war film quite like “Platoon.” Hollywood delivered powerful combat stories about the brutality of battle, but nothing came close to matching Oliver Stone’s depiction of ...

One of the Philadelphia Phillies' biggest issues this season has been the outfield production. Brandon Marsh began the year poorly before hitting the injured list, while Max Kepler struggled to amount ...

For the first time in its history, the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon will be led by a female commander. The Marine Corps announced Tuesday that Capt. Kelsey A. Hastings, an artillery officer, has ...

KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany -- This is a mission performed by selected noncommissioned officers 24-hours a day, seven days a week. On any given day, a leader holding this position might work until late at ...

FORT DRUM, N.Y. -- Soldiers of A Company (Immortals), 4th Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team Rear, 10th Mountain Division (LI), successfully validated as "combat ready" during ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. 30 years is a really long time and if you want to feel old just go back and watch Platoon and see ...

The Marine Corps is investigating claims of hazing involving members of the Silent Drill Platoon, Corps officials announced on Tuesday. On Nov. 2, five Marines were placed in pretrial confinement, one ...

In late 2022, Goodwill Industries of Monocacy Valley and local veteran organization Platoon 22 partnered to open a new veteran center in Frederick, offering a number of services, from mental health ...

The Vietnam war drama would go on to win Oscars for best picture and best director. By Gregg Kilday Freelance Contributor 'Platoon,' front, left to right: Francesco Quinn, Kevin Dillon; back, left to ...