That changed after his own experiments ­recommended otherwise. The 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, had conducted six months of experimentation with new configurations and gear. Following that work ...

an unnamed Marine Raider with the 3rd Battalion led a team that rescued roughly 150 hostages, earning a Silver Star for his actions. From January to December 2017, Capt. Kyle Rodgers led Special ...

That changed after his own experiments ­recommended otherwise. The 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, had conducted six months of experimentation with new configurations and gear. Following that ...