Here's a look at the most popular stories this week on Military.com.
M27s and 'Head-to-Toe' Gear Overhaul on the Way for Marine Grunts
After more than a year of speculation, the word comes straight from the commandant of the Marine Corps: Grunts, including those outside the squad, are getting the M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle -- and a whole lot of other goodies to boot.
By Hope Hodge Seck | Read more
Tricare Kills Urgent Care Referral Requirement for Some Users
Tricare Prime users can now make unlimited visits to in-network urgent care facilities without a referral, officials recently announced.
By Amy Bushatz | Read more
Russia Has Been Stalking US in Skies Over Syria, General Says
They watched U.S. fighters bring their A-game. They followed fourth- and fifth-generation jets and paid attention to tactics. And once more, they learned.
By Oriana Pawlyk | Read more
Most Read in Army
- Army Issues Tips for Operating Weapons in Extreme Cold
- One Size Won't Fit All for Army's Future Helo Fleet, Official Says
Most Read in Navy
- Sailor Who Hid On USS Shiloh Was Found Filthy, Carrying Peeps: Report
- Navy Has Choice: More Ships or Fewer Missions, Surface Commander Says
Most Read in Air Force
- Poop, Pop Threaten Air Force Rocket Program, Investigators Say
- Is SpaceX or Northrop to Blame for Lost Spy Satellite?
Most Read in Marine Corps
- War in Korea Would Be 'Game of Thrones-Like,' Top Marine Says
- Marine Corps to Cut Infantry Assaultman Job to Resource Other Roles
Most Read in Technology
- 'Not a Truck': Future Amphibs May Carry Fewer Marines, More Lethality
- This Logistics Battalion Is the Marine Corps' Next Experimental Unit
Most Read in Gear and Fitness
- Federal Unveils Pistol Ammo Built to Meet New FBI Standards
- Glock Unveils New Pistol Inspired by Army MHS Program
Most Read in Business
- Navy Has Choice: More Ships or Fewer Missions, Surface Commander Says
- Trump Administration OKs $130M Missile Defense Sale to Japan
Most Read in Spouse and Family
Most Read in Entertainment
- Sound Off: Oprah or Mattis for President?
- Vietnam Vet Wes Studi Stars in the Western 'Hostiles.' He Talked to Us About His Military Service
Most Read in Pay and Benefits
Most Read in Veterans
- Veterans' Group Calls on Troops to Own the 'Me Too' Movement
- Trump Orders Expanded Mental Health Services to Curb Veteran Suicides
-- Sean Mclain Brown can be reached at sean.brown@military.com. Follow him on Twitter at @seanmclainbrown.
