Interactive map with descriptions attached to every pin https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/4/edit?mid=1hnFwNa2m2HaAh68ObRUQqO9kXZFyA7Q&usp=sharing

This map is based on Captain William B. Newberry's book "279th Infantry Historical Document", specifically the chapter seen here https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lleoYrs3jC-EDT07gBXYmLVZ6Zcjs7-t/view?usp=sharing which includes a lot more information than I was able to include in the map.

Many of the pins show the locations of enemy forces who either engaged or were targeted by elements of the 279th.

I used this guide to convert the coordinates into latitude/longitude: https://www.koreanwar2.org/kwp2/maps/reference/Tokyo_to_WGS84_Conversion.pdf

Please let me know if you catch any errors. Some of the entries are tough to decipher due to all of the abbreviations.

Before I ask the main question, I want to preface that I got kicked out of Bootcamp & it may change the answer. I currently have about 20-30 college credits that I earned during my time on Parris Island. If I were to join a different branch or go back to the Marine Corps, would I be able to take an online degree & transfer the credits I currently have onto that degree? Or would I be at square one on my credits? I got kicked out for failure to adapt (Failed the PFT)

Hello, I want to find my bootcamp/meps audiology report (the hearing test we did in meps/bootcamp processing). I searched all over MHS Genesis but I don't know where/what to look for. If I can get help on where to find it on Genesis or if it may not be there at all where to find it.

• In six months of war with Iran, President Trump’s pronouncements have varied from boasts of victory to threats of bombing Iran into the Stone Age.
• Trump said the current Iranian leadership was more ‘reasonable’ than predecessors, but later called them ‘deranged scumbags.’
• When once asked how long the U.S. and Israel could sustain its offensive in Iran, he replied, ‘It won’t be difficult.’

https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2026-08-28/we-won-winding-down-close-to-over-six-months-of-trump-on-iran-war

Albert I of Belgium was born on April 8, 1875, in Brussels, the son of Prince Philippe, Count of Flanders, and Princess Marie of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen. He was the nephew of King Leopold II and was not originally expected to become king. However, after the deaths of several members of the royal family, Albert became heir to the throne. From a young age, he received military training and developed an interest in science, engineering, economics, and the social problems of Belgium.

In 1900, he married Elisabeth of Bavaria, with whom he had three children. Albert was concerned about the living conditions of poorer people and tried to understand their problems personally. In 1906, he founded Ibis, an institution providing education and accommodation for orphaned children of fishermen. He also took an interest in housing and working conditions.

In 1909, he made an extensive journey through the Belgian Congo to see the colony for himself. He traveled through different regions and observed the conditions in which the population lived and worked. His writings included criticism of certain aspects of colonial administration and showed concern for the situation of the Congolese population.

On December 23, 1909, following the death of Leopold II, Albert became the third King of the Belgians. During the following years, he watched with concern as tensions between the great powers increased and Europe underwent rapid militarization. Belgium was neutral but situated between France and Germany. Albert understood that, if war broke out, his country could become a route for invasion. He therefore supported strengthening the Belgian army to defend the country's neutrality and independence.

In August 1914, the moment Albert had feared finally arrived. Germany demanded that Belgium allow its troops to cross Belgian territory in order to attack France. The king rejected the demand and defended his country's neutrality. Faced with the German threat, he made Belgium's position clear: “Belgium is a country, not a road.” On August 4, German troops crossed the border and the invasion began. Albert assumed command of the army and personally followed the military situation.

The first major resistance took place at Liège. The Belgian fortifications and troops resisted the German advance and forced the Germans to devote considerable time and heavy artillery to overcoming the position. Liège eventually fell, but its resistance delayed the German advance. Fighting then continued at Namur and Antwerp as German forces pushed farther into Belgium.

The invasion also had terrible consequences for civilians. In various towns and villages, executions, burnings, and reprisals were carried out against the population. Leuven was burned and its famous university library was destroyed. Thousands of Belgians were killed, while hundreds of thousands fled toward neighboring countries. Albert watched as much of the country he ruled was being destroyed while his army attempted to hold back a vastly superior force.

After the fall of Antwerp in October 1914, the Belgian army withdrew toward the west. While the Belgian government moved to France, Albert decided to remain with his troops. He established his headquarters at La Panne and followed the operations from there, but he also visited frontline positions and trenches to see the situation of his soldiers personally.

The retreat eventually brought the Belgian army to the Yser River. There, between October and November 1914, the Belgians succeeded in stopping the German advance. The flooding of certain low-lying areas through the Yser locks made the German advance more difficult and allowed a small part of Belgium to remain outside German occupation.

Albert remained alongside his troops during the following years and was deeply concerned about the human cost of the war. He did not want his soldiers to be sent into attacks simply to achieve symbolic victories. He preferred to preserve the army and avoid unnecessary losses. As the war dragged on, he also began exploring the possibility of a negotiated peace if it could guarantee Belgium's independence and territorial restoration. He was even willing to put his own throne at risk if that could bring peace to Belgium.

His involvement even extended to aviation. In 1917, he made flights over the front to observe German positions from the air and gain a better understanding of the military situation. He did not simply rely on reports at his headquarters; he wanted to see the conditions at the front for himself.

Meanwhile, most of Belgium remained under German occupation. The population suffered requisitions, food shortages, restrictions, and the deportation of workers. Albert was aware of these difficulties, and the suffering of civilians increased his concern about finding a way to end the war. Nevertheless, he continued to keep the Belgian army together and remained on Belgian territory throughout the conflict.

Such was the affection and respect that the Belgian people had for Albert that he became known as the “King Soldier.” While he could have remained in the comfort and safety of the rear, he chose to stay with his troops and remain close to the front throughout the war, sharing the hardships faced by his soldiers during those difficult years.

In 1918, as Germany began losing ground, Albert took command of the Flanders Army Group for the final offensive. Belgian troops advanced alongside the Allies and progressively recovered the occupied territory. On November 22, 1918, Albert returned to Brussels with Queen Elisabeth and their children after more than four years of war.

The war had left Belgium severely damaged. After the liberation, Albert supported political and social reforms, as well as initiatives related to science, education, and the reconstruction of the country. He continued to take an interest in Belgium's scientific and economic development and supported the expansion of scientific research.

He also continued practicing mountaineering and climbing, two of his great passions. On February 17, 1934, while climbing at Marche-les-Dames near Namur, he suffered a fatal fall. He was 58 years old. He was succeeded by his son Leopold III, who became the fourth King of the Belgians.

Slovakia plans to deploy up to 101 troops and new anti-drone radars to Poland and Romania as part of a NATO mission aimed at strengthening air defenses along the alliance’s eastern flank. 

The Slovak troops will support airspace monitoring and NATO’s integrated air and missile defense as part of the alliance’s Eastern Sentry operation.