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The article states that the shooting deaths of four members of the U.S. Marines at two military recruitment centers in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on July 16, 2015, by alleged gunman and Kuwaiti-born Tennessee resident Mohammod Youssuf Abdulazeez was being investigated by the U.S. government agency the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and other agencies as a possible act of terrorism. According to the article, Abdulazeez was killed by gunfire from a law enforcement officer or a self-inflicted wound.

The article discusses a research experiment being conducted by the U.S. Marines Corps to determine whether women are qualified to serve in ground-combat units with men. Both male and female Marine volunteers are being observed and having various physiological metrics recorded as they participate in training at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Results will help the Corps establish gender-neutral standards for its most physically-arduous jobs.

The article discusses China's ambitions to deploy a submarine fleet that includes nuclear-powered submarines and submarines capable of carrying nuclear weapons. Commentary is presented on China's intentions for the submarines, strategic implications for both China and the U.S., and the potency of the U.S. Navy relative to China's.

The article discusses the work of U.S. Marines in Afghanistan whose job it is to locate and clear concealed explosive devices. Sgt. Mario Spencer and his men work and live within a 13-foot-tall armored mine-clearing vehicle. Their efforts are essential to the safe passage of troops and supply trucks.

The article profiles Warrant Officer Michael Fay, the U.S. Marine Corps' official combat artist in Iraq. Fay is unusual because he is both a front-line soldier and a front-line artist. He may possibly be the only active-duty combat artist in the world today. Fay's artwork conveys the experiences of the common man in war. Fay got his degree in art education from Penn State University. In the field, he often sketches in pencil or takes photographs to use as models for paintings.

The article reports on U.S. military attempts to ambush Iraqi insurgents in their own territory. In a guerrilla war, ambush tactics become increasingly important. Marines will set up an ambush site in occupied homes or vacant buildings, wherever they are most likely to find insurgents setting up IEDs. Attempts so far have been met with mixed results, with U.S. troops at a disadvantage in an unfamiliar country.

The article reports on the memorial for the U.S. marines killed on July 17, 2015 by a lone gunman who opened fire at a Navy Operational Support Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee, who included Thomas Sullivan, David Wyatt, Carson Holmquist and Squire Wells.

Letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including "Marine Corps Puts Women to the Test" in the November 8, 2014 issue, "The Rosetta's Comet" in the November 13, 2014 issue, and "In the High-Skill Visa Lottery, American Loses" in the November 11, 2014 issue.

The article discusses an August 2014 incident in which a Chinese fighter jet flew close to a U.S. Navy plane over the South China Sea, and suggests China was trying to discourage the U.S. from spying on its nuclear submarines based on the island of Hainan.

The article reports that on March 22, 2013 two U.S. Marines were allegedly killed by a fellow Marine who then committed suicide at the Marine Corps Officer Candidate School in Quantico, Virginia.

The article reports that the Supreme Court in India has extended a travel ban on the Italian ambassador Daniele Mancini in response to the Italian government's decision not to return two marines accused of murdering Indian fisherman in 2012.

The article notes in January, 2013 that the U.S. military lowered restrictions on women serving in combat, and discusses conditions for female drill instructors and female recruits in the U.S. Marine Corps.

The article reports that five British Royal Marines were charged with murder as of October 14, 2012, due to an incident in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

The article reports that Iran disclosed on June 12, 2012 it was in the early stages of developing a nuclear submarine, a claim the U.S. Israel, and others consider a pretext for Iran's continuing work on what they believe is a nuclear-weapons program.

The article reports that General James F. Amos, the commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps., has apologized for an incident in which a group of Marine snipers in Afghanistan posed for a photograph alongside a flag that bore a symbol similar to that used by Germany's Nazi party.

The article offers world news briefs in December 2011 on topics including the oil port of Es-Sider in Libya, a fire aboard a Russian nuclear submarine, and a cyclone in India.

The author reflects on the compatibility of Jewish Americans and the U.S. Marine Corps as evidenced by the experiences of several Jewish American Marines such as Lieutenant Gabriel Ledeen.

The article reports that a group of U.S. Marines have successfully conducted a three-week patrol through the southern region of Afghanistan using spare batteries with roll-up solar panels to power their battle gear.

The article focuses on the promising results of the use of acupuncture to treat mild brain injuries among U.S. Marines deployed in Afghanistan.

This section offers news briefs in the Middle East, including demonstrations in Manama, Bahrain, Yemeni soldiers shooting protesters in the province of Amran in Yemen and accusations by a Libyan state television that two Dutch Marine entered Libya on an assault helicopter without permission.

The article reports on an operation implemented by U.S. Marines to recapture the German-owned commercial vessel M/V Magellan Star from Somali pirates in the Gulf of Arden on September 9, 2010.

The article annoucnes that U.S. Marines and Afghan soldiers were able to seize the site of Markah's government offices in Afghanistan.

The article reports on a roadside bombing incident in Afghanistan on January 9, 2010, which killed British newspaper journalist Rupert Hamer and a U.S. Marine. It notes that photographer Phillip Coburn was injured in the blast, but was in stable condition. There were five Marines who were seriously injured. Also mentioned is a revised cabinet list presented by President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan to replace ministers rejected by Parliament which, in the author's view, is seen as an important step to improving governance in the country.

This article reports on the detection by the U.S. military of two Russian attack submarines patrolling the waters off the East Coast of the U.S. and one of which came as close as 200 miles offshore. The Department of Defense officials who monitored the submarines' movements did not consider them threatening, however they noted that the patrolling by the submarines in the area was unusual. They identified the submarines as nuclear-powered Akula class.

The article reports on the collision between French and British nuclear submarines in the Atlantic Ocean. Military experts and antinuclear campaigners raised concerns on the potentially disastrous outcome of such an incident. The collision involved France's Le Triomphant and Great Britain's HMS Vanguard. The submarines carry ballistic missiles with nuclear warheads.

The article reports that the Bulava, Russia's sea-based ballistic missile, failed for the fifth time in a test launch from the Dmitry Donskoy nuclear submarine beneath the White Sea. It says that the test launch failure indicated that the development of Russia's nuclear forces may be in serious difficulty. Russia has been upgrading its missile forces after years of fund shortages.

The article reports on the death of 20 people and the injury of 21 others after a fire-safety system on a Russian nuclear submarine accidentally turned on during tests in the Sea of Japan. Because the submarine had 208 people aboard, overcrowding may have been a significant factor. This type of submarine normally carries a crew of 73, according to Russian news agencies. The victims died of suffocation from freon released by the submarine's fire-extinguishing system.

The article reports that U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates has approved a plan to send more troops to Afghanistan. This guarantees that 3,200 more Marines will be deployed to that country amid mounting concern about deteriorating conditions. A suicide bombing on January 14, 2008 at a luxury hotel in Kabul left seven dead including one American. According to the article, the Bush administration has been unable to persuade U.S. allies to send more of their own troops to Afghanistan.

Focuses on issues related to Iraqi civilians killed by U.S. Marines in Haditha, Iraq.

Focuses on the investigation of the murder of unarmed Iraqi civilians, allegedly by U.S. Marines seeking revenge for a fallen comrade in Haditha, Iraq.

The article reports on the rape case filed by prosecutors in the Philippines against four U.S. Marines and the possible implications of the case to the Visiting Forces Agreement of the U.S. with the Philippines.

The article narrates the reason of a journalist for leaving his profession and transferring to the U.S. Marines.

Discusses how Iraqi insurgents are using fliers and other means to try to get the public to hate American Marines in Iraq. Efforts of the Marines to convince Iraqis that they are not evil, as the insurgents would like them to believe; Signs that the Marines have been successful in their attempts; Response of Marines to the Iraqi fliers that appear on walls; Problems with communicating in different languages; Success in the distribution of soccer balls.

Offers views on the alleged decision of the U.S. Marines to conduct joint patrols with Iraqis to regain control of Fallujah, Iraq as of April 26, 2004.

Focuses on the training received by Marines before heading to Iraq, focusing on people skills. View of Marine commanders that the troops need to learn to interact with the locals before using force; Comments from Lt. Col. David J. Furness, regarding the new approach adopted by the Marines and its appeal to the Iraqi citizens; Changes in military science to be enacted when the Marines arrive in Iraq for the next round of reconstruction; How the Marines approach can be interpreted as criticism aimed toward the Army.

Pays tribute to several U.S. Marines who sacrificed their lives in the Iraqi War in 2003 for the sake of freedom and patriotism, which include Private 1st Class Tamario Burkett.

Discusses the story of a Marine who tried, failed and went AWOL and the story of a young man who faced his mistakes, struggled and succeeded in time to be thrust into the forefront of a war.

Reports on the attitude of the people in Oceanside, California towards the Marines based in the area and the mistake committed by offender Eddy Lee Dacy when he appeared in a reality show.

Focuses on the military training exercises of U.S. Marines in Kuwait, in preparation for a possible war in Iraq. Practice sessions in which the Marines participate in hand-to-hand combat; Idea that the training prepares the soldiers to employ violence as required to kill the enemy; Description of the fighting techniques of the soldiers in the desert.

Reveals that the men who shot U.S. Marines in Kuwait were affiliated with the terrorist group al Qaeda according to U.S. investigators in October 2002.

Reports that the British Royal Marines has joined the U.S. military forces in Afghanistan to find remnants of the al Qaeda terrorist network.

Provides information on the request of United States Marines to Yemen to participate in the country's search operations for members of Al Qaeda as of December 2001.

Profiles Sergeant Christopher G. Jacox, a United States Marine Corps sniper stationed in Kandahar, Afghanistan. Description of his responsibilities; How Marine Corps snipers are trained.

Reports on the deployment of Great Britain Marines troops in Kabul as a part of an international peacekeeping force to restore stability to post-Taliban Afghanistan.

Reports that United States Marines turned their focus on defense contracts after seizing the Kandahar International Airport in Afghanistan.

Describes the living conditions of the United States 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit that holds a desert airstrip in southern Afghanistan as of December 2001.

Reports on the arrival of the Great Britain Royal Marines at Bagram airport near Kabul, Afghanistan in addition to the ground troops prepared by the United States in the country in 2001.

Reports on Private First Class Bob Winter, a marine aboard the U.S.S. Peleliu. How he runs a business providing software and computer services to other marines; Winter's typical business practices aboard ship.

Reports on the situation of United States Marines such as Lance Corporol Christopher Williams aboard ships in the north Arabian Sea, poised for duty in the war against Afghanistan's Taliban. Activities of Marines including card playing and weight training; Description of living space; Personal narratives.

Discusses the importance of the United States Marines. Information on the changes in the Marines in the 225 years of its existence; Relationship of the Marines to theology; How families with soldiers feel about having someone fighting for the country.