The Most Read Stories This Week on Military.com

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A member of 3rd Battalion, 8th Marines, fires the M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle during a live-fire weapons exercise on Camp Lejeune, N.C., on Dec. 8, 2017. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michaela R. Gregory)
A member of 3rd Battalion, 8th Marines, fires the M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle during a live-fire weapons exercise on Camp Lejeune, N.C., on Dec. 8, 2017. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michaela R. Gregory)

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

 

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-- Sean Mclain Brown can be reached at sean.brown@military.com. Follow him on Twitter at @seanmclainbrown.

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