For every time a round is inserted into the chamber, the bolt slides forward and the trigger is squeezed on a sniper rifle or competition rifle, 90 manhours are invested by Precision Weapon Section Marines to make sure every part works to perfection.

“Up in the morning with the Quantico sun, gonna run all day till the run is done.”

The “spirit and choice” of 23 of America’s bravest sons is being remembered over the next several months at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle.

The Marine Corps Marathon has introduced online tutorials, available on its Web site, to guide its 30,000 runners and estimated 150,000 spectators through race weekend.

Army Airborne Spc. Jason Billstein looked around the hospital at Fort Belvoir and saw despair.

A small table with a single, unoccupied chair and a lone place setting occupied a place of honor Friday night as American Legion Post 364 in Woodbridge held its annual POW/MIA Recognition Day Ceremony.

On a sultry day in July 2008, U.S. Marine Sgt. David W. Budwah strode in his battle fatigues to the front of a picnic pavilion to tell three dozen young boys what he did during the war.

Chief Master Sgt. Sadie L. McAfee-Knight has retired from the U.S. Air Force after 30 years of faithful service.

Thirty-five thousand two hundred and five United States military casualties have been recorded during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom as of Aug. 31.

Children of service members often have a difficult time when their parents are deployed.

Secretary of Defense Robert Gates made his visit to Fort Belvoir a special one Tuesday, as he met with military families to better understand the challenges facing their children, particularly those who have both parents on active duty.

Friday marked the eighth anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. To this day it continues to influence military operation, foreign policy, economics, and the day-to-day lives of people around the world.

Residents of Marine Corps Base Quantico will have to adhere to changes of Marine Corps Order 11000.22 Chapter 5, Change 6 regarding the ownership of pets. All pet owners must be in compliance by Oct. 10.

The 29th Annual Modern Day Marine Military Exposition will be held Sept. 29-Oct. 1 at Quantico Marine Corps base on Lejeune Field in front of Lejeune Hall.

There’s a new gathering place at American Legion Post 364 in Woodbridge.

As the wife of a command sergeant major, Ingrid Murray is accustomed to talking to soldiers and their spouses about things and events that affect their lives.

Not many people in this remote South American country get a reception like the daughter of a Manassas Park woman.  People paddle miles upriver, hike through overgrown jungle trails and pile into cramped, overcrowded buses to get to her.

The mid-day August sun bore down on the soldiers as they dismounted from their armored vehicles. The warm breeze gave no relief from the 114 degree heat.

Health care providers from DeWitt Army Community Hospital begin administerering seasonal influenza vaccines Wednesday at the Fort Belvoir Community Center.

The Suicide Prevention campaign of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is expanding its outreach to all Veterans by piloting an online, one-to-one “chat service” for veterans who prefer reaching out for assistance using the Internet.

When most people eat pork, they eat it barbequed, baked or fried, but 12 kids consumed their pig raw alongside a hippo’s head Aug. 19 at Barber Fitness Center.

Can art come out of war?

Emphasizing its focus and commitment to fostering a culture of excellence and building a world-class health care facility, DeWitt Army Community Hospital leaders recently celebrated 600 days from opening the new Fort Belvoir Community Hospital.

Members of the Prince William Chapter of the American Red Cross Youth Corps’ have had a busy summer

The Virginia branch of the United States Tennis Association recently had an open house for adults at Fort Belvoir’s South Post Tennis Courts.

Some bowed their heads, some stood at attention, some cried, others smiled, put their hand over their heart, saluted and some a few stared into the distance.

Twenty Virginia National Guard soldiers assigned to the Manassas-based Data Processing Unit were formally welcomed home from overseas federal active duty Aug. 24 in a ceremony at Fort Belvoir.

The national security advisor has expressed admiration for Massachusetts Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, who succumbed to brain cancer Tuesday.

The following legislative objectives were adopted by the Joint Leadership Council of Veterans Service Organizations (the JLC) on Aug. 12. The JLC is comprised of representatives from 23 veterans service organizations, such as the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. These organizations have more than 250,000 members in Virginia.

The Defense Department has launched a blog called “Family Matters” that is dedicated to providing resources and support to military families.