Here's a look at the most popular stories this week on Military.com.
Marine Leaders Highlight Norway Unit's Role as Deterrent to Russia
The stated goals of the Marine Corps' newest rotational force in Norway are to enhance partnerships with European allies and improve the service's ability to fight in cold weather.
By Hope Hodge Seck | Read more
Mold at Al Udeid Air Base Was Preventable: IG Report
Service members living at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, might not have been plagued by mold in bathrooms, common living spaces and poorly ventilated rooms if the base had more carefully observed serious water damage in facilities, according to a Defense Department Inspector General report.
By Oriana Pawlyk | Read more
Marines' Top Officer Was Once Scolded for Being a Grinch
The roughly 300 Marines that make up Task Force Southwest, the unit advising Afghan soldiers in their fight against the Taliban here, are nearly done with their eight-month deployment. But they won't make it home in time for Christmas. Despite festive touches scattered around base including a Santa sleigh and a Christmas tree made out of sandbags, it doesn't feel much like the holidays.
By Hope Hodge Seck | Read more
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Most Read in Navy
- Navy to Forgive Past Fitness Test Fails, End Most Fitness Discharges
- Police: Sailor Recently Deployed on USS Nimitz Killed Wife, Himself
Most Read in Air Force
- 'Chilly Willy,' Experimental Aircraft Arrives at Air Force Base
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Most Read in Marine Corps
- Marines Want to 'Pull Back' From Middle East as Russia, Pacific Loom
- For Deployed Marines, Mission Comes First -- Even at Christmas
Most Read in Technology
- Air Force Names Next Guard Bases to Receive F-35As
- What's on a B-1B Lancer Aircrew's Wish List? Room for More Bombs
Most Read in Gear and Fitness
- Gun-Maker Releases New Rifle Chambered for .224 Valkyrie Round
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Most Read in Business
- Trump Signs Bill Adding Funds for Missile Defense, Destroyer Fixes
- Marine Corps Ditches Towed Mortar System in Push to Fund Modernization
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Most Read in Veterans
- Man Going to Prison After False Claim of Military Service
- Marine Vet Accused of Plotting Christmas Terror Attack in San Francisco
-- Sean Mclain Brown can be reached at sean.brown@military.com. Follow him on Twitter at @seanmclainbrown.
