Marine Corps (Page 2)

Posted on Feb 6, 2025

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division board a C-130 Hercules on Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Feb. 1, 2025. The Marines are deploying in support of the Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security mission to expand the Migrant Operations Center at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandria Serrano)

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Marines, soldiers arrive at Guantanamo Bay for migrant ‘holding operations’ Marines, soldiers arrive at Guantanamo Bay for migrant ‘holding operations’

Posted on Feb 3, 2025

Soldiers from the 97th Military Police Brigade, and 41st Engineering Company, Fort Riley, KS., work along side with U.S. Customs and Border Protection at the Hidalgo, TX., port of entry, applying 300 meters of concertina wire along the Mexico border in support of Operation FAITHFUL PATRIOT November 2, 2018. Soldiers will provide a range of support including planning assistance, engineering support, equipment and resources to assist the Department of Homeland Security along the southwest border. (U.S. Air Force photo by SrA Alexandra Minor)

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Here are the first Army and Marine Corps units heading to the border Here are the first Army and Marine Corps units heading to the border

By Jeff Schogol, Matt White

Posted on Jan 24, 2025

Capt. Jordan Wiggins, 23d Fighter Group pilot, speaks into his HGU-55/P helmet prior to departure July 2, 2020, at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia. Wiggins is flying one of the two A-10s assigned to the 23d Fighter Group that are scheduled to conduct a flyover as a part of the 2020 Salute to America in Washington, D.C., celebrating the United States of America’s 244th birthday. The flyover provides the men and women of the 23d Fighter Group the opportunity to demonstrate capabilities and join in national celebration, while obtaining necessary training hours. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Kaylin P. Hankerson)

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Cancer rates in military pilots and other aviators could get a closer look Cancer rates in military pilots and other aviators could get a closer look

Posted on Jan 23, 2025

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Two officers were fired for bucking their chain of command. Now they’re going to work at the Pentagon. Two officers were fired for bucking their chain of command. Now they’re going to work at the Pentagon.

Posted on Jan 22, 2025

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Top Marine general says moving Marines from Okinawa to Guam ‘puts us going the wrong way’ Top Marine general says moving Marines from Okinawa to Guam ‘puts us going the wrong way’

Posted on Jan 15, 2025

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Top Marine general rules out beards ‘because we’re Marines and we’re different’ Top Marine general rules out beards ‘because we’re Marines and we’re different’

Posted on Jan 15, 2025

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Storied Marine infantry battalion to be transformed into Littoral Combat Team Storied Marine infantry battalion to be transformed into Littoral Combat Team

Updated on Jan 8, 2025

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Marine recruit uniforms were photoshopped on at boot camp Marine recruit uniforms were photoshopped on at boot camp

Updated on Jan 6, 2025

U.S. Marine Corps Raiders with 3rd Marine Raider Battalion take a break during training at Eglin Range, Fla., May 22, 2018. The 1st Special Operations Support Squadron Operations Support Joint Office coordinates two-week training programs for U.S. Army, Navy and Marine special operations forces that provides live-fire ranges and familiarizes them with Air Force Special Operations Command assets to ensure global readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Pick)

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Drinking conviction against 2 members of ‘MARSOC 3’ overturned, ending yearslong case Drinking conviction against 2 members of ‘MARSOC 3’ overturned, ending yearslong case

Posted on Jan 1, 2025

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Marine astronaut says the space station is ‘luxurious’ compared to how Marines usually live Marine astronaut says the space station is ‘luxurious’ compared to how Marines usually live

Posted on Dec 19, 2024

U.S. Marine Corps. Col. Matthew Danner, front, the commanding officer of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, addresses his Marines during a formation on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, May 9, 2024. Danner and Sgt. Maj. Charles Peoples, the sergeant major of the 31st MEU, led the weekly formation for a final time, in advance of a change of command. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps’ only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible and lethal force ready to perform a wide range of military operations as the premiere crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Peter J. Eilen)

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Opinions of lower-ranking troops could soon be considered in officer promotions Opinions of lower-ranking troops could soon be considered in officer promotions

Posted on Dec 17, 2024

Gen. Eric Smith, commandant of the Marine Corps,

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Top Marine says combat experience gives US the edge over China’s military Top Marine says combat experience gives US the edge over China’s military

Posted on Dec 11, 2024

A Naval Strike Missile fires from a NMESIS system.

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Marines deploy NMESIS anti-ship system to the Pacific Marines deploy NMESIS anti-ship system to the Pacific

Posted on Nov 30, 2024

U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Christopher Donahue, Commanding General of the XVIII Airborne Corps, gives a speech during an uncasing ceremony at Fort Stewart, Georgia, May 16, 2024. The uncasing ceremony is an Army tradition that represents the point in time when a unit’s mission overseas is complete. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jonathon Downs)

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How generals and admirals get promoted now and how that may change under Trump How generals and admirals get promoted now and how that may change under Trump

Posted on Nov 25, 2024

We showed the U.S. Marine Corps' latest recruiting ad, "Made For This" to a bunch of teenagers.

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We showed the new Marine Corps recruiting ad to some teenagers. Here’s what they thought of it. We showed the new Marine Corps recruiting ad to some teenagers. Here’s what they thought of it.

Posted on Nov 19, 2024

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jason Burkett, commanding officer, Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, speaks to Marines during a battalion formation at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Feb. 1, 2024. This battalion-wide formation was held to brief future events and address questions regarding the battalion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Diaz)

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Suicide rates among active duty troops, spouses and dependents have increased since 2011 Suicide rates among active duty troops, spouses and dependents have increased since 2011

Posted on Nov 14, 2024

Marines in dress uniforms carry a large birthday cake.

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Get some cake, Marine Corps, it’s your 249th birthday Get some cake, Marine Corps, it’s your 249th birthday

Posted on Nov 10, 2024

Marine recruit picked up by police at San Diego airport after fleeing recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California.

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Marine recruit flees boot camp, stopped at airport Marine recruit flees boot camp, stopped at airport

Posted on Nov 6, 2024

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Marines say crashed F-35B malfunctioned, but pilot didn’t need to eject Marines say crashed F-35B malfunctioned, but pilot didn’t need to eject

Posted on Oct 31, 2024

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Marine Corps corporal surprises little brother with EGA at boot camp ceremony Marine Corps corporal surprises little brother with EGA at boot camp ceremony

Posted on Oct 30, 2024

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Garbage, PowerPoint, combat: Father and son revisit their wars at Marine Corps museum Garbage, PowerPoint, combat: Father and son revisit their wars at Marine Corps museum

Posted on Oct 30, 2024

Airmen of the Iowa Air National Guard’s 185th Air Refueling Wing take part in a 9/11 20th anniversary ceremony in Sioux City, Iowa September 11, 2021. During the ceremony 185th Wing Commander Col. Muckey reminded members of the importance of remembering the events that took place on September 11, 2001 and the many achievements the unit had accomplished since. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Ter Haar/Released)

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Federal judge tosses lawsuit that challenged Pennsylvania military ballots Federal judge tosses lawsuit that challenged Pennsylvania military ballots

Posted on Oct 29, 2024

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Enrique Dominguez III, an instructor with Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Drill Instructor School, Recruit Training Regiment, directs the new Marines of DI school class 1-25 into a squad bay at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Oct. 3, 2024. DI school develops leadership, command presence, instructional ability, physical fitness, and professional knowledge in officers and noncommissioned officers to prepare them for the duties of a drill instructor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jesse K. Carter-Powell)

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JJ DID TIE BUCKLEE? Marine Corps adds ‘E’ for ‘Empathy’ to list of leadership traits JJ DID TIE BUCKLEE? Marine Corps adds ‘E’ for ‘Empathy’ to list of leadership traits

By James Clark

Posted on Oct 24, 2024

U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Cpl. Eddie Vincek, a WWII veteran and Battle of Iwo Jima survivor, poses for a group photo with Marines from Training Company , Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment during his 100th birthday celebration at the Ruritan Club, Chesapeake, Va., Sept. 29, 2024. Vincek served with ‘A’ Company, 1st Battalion, 28th Marine Regiment, 5th Marine Division in the Battle of Iwo Jima which was one of the last and most violent struggles of the WWII campaign in the Pacific. During the celebration, Vincek was joined by close family and friends and honored with a challenge coin and plaque. (U.S. Marine Corps photo taken by Lance Cpl. Catherine S. Verenzuela Mariano)

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100 Marines showed up for an Iwo Jima veteran’s 100th Birthday 100 Marines showed up for an Iwo Jima veteran’s 100th Birthday

Posted on Oct 4, 2024

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Marine used his own body to shield buddy during grenade training accident Marine used his own body to shield buddy during grenade training accident

Posted on Sep 25, 2024

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Saul Aguilar-Ortega, an embarkation specialist with 2nd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, engages his target during a new experimental annual rifle qualification (ARQ) on Bravo Range at Stone Bay on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 2, 2020. The new ARQ is expected to be implemented by 2021, with shooters wearing combat gear and qualifying over a course of three days. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Ayers)

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Marine Corps rolls out plan to overhaul marksmanship training for the first time in a century Marine Corps rolls out plan to overhaul marksmanship training for the first time in a century

Posted on Sep 25, 2024

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Surge in Marines staying in the Corps past their first enlistment Surge in Marines staying in the Corps past their first enlistment

Posted on Sep 23, 2024

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Marine veteran and wife locate body of shooting suspect in Kentucky Marine veteran and wife locate body of shooting suspect in Kentucky

Posted on Sep 19, 2024

Marine Corps sergeant rescues woman from fiery crash awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal

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‘I don’t see myself as a hero,’ says Marine who saved woman from fiery car wreck ‘I don’t see myself as a hero,’ says Marine who saved woman from fiery car wreck

Updated on Sep 19, 2024

Marine Cpl. Spencer Collart died after an August

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Marine who died trying to reach trapped Osprey pilots honored for final bravery Marine who died trying to reach trapped Osprey pilots honored for final bravery

Posted on Sep 17, 2024

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Marine sergeant major fired from West Coast bootcamp now in brig amid investigation Marine sergeant major fired from West Coast bootcamp now in brig amid investigation

Posted on Sep 16, 2024

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Four Marines trained an Air Force base to take the Marine Corps fitness test. The Air Force gave them medals for it. Four Marines trained an Air Force base to take the Marine Corps fitness test. The Air Force gave them medals for it.

Posted on Sep 9, 2024

Former scout sniper Justin Governale helped connect a fallen marine's family after debut on Kill Tony stand up comedy podcast.

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A Marine went on a comedy podcast. The sister of a fallen scout sniper was listening. A Marine went on a comedy podcast. The sister of a fallen scout sniper was listening.

Posted on Sep 6, 2024

Marines with USS Wasp assaulted in Turkey

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Marines in Turkey step in when two of their own assaulted on the street Marines in Turkey step in when two of their own assaulted on the street

Posted on Sep 3, 2024

A missing persons flying for Bailey Cameron.

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Camp Pendleton Marine missing for more than a week Camp Pendleton Marine missing for more than a week

Posted on Sep 1, 2024

Cpl. Daniel Heller after receiving the Navy Cross.

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Vietnam Marine vet awarded Navy Cross 55 years after saving Marines while wounded Vietnam Marine vet awarded Navy Cross 55 years after saving Marines while wounded

Posted on Aug 29, 2024

A photo of the gym dedication to Marine Corps Sgt. Nicole Gee.

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USS Iwo Jima dedicates ship gym to Sgt. Nicole Gee USS Iwo Jima dedicates ship gym to Sgt. Nicole Gee

Posted on Aug 28, 2024

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Did the Pentagon match with Hezbollah on Tinder? Did the Pentagon match with Hezbollah on Tinder?

Posted on Aug 28, 2024

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Marine arrested for allegedly threatening sheriff’s deputies with his car Marine arrested for allegedly threatening sheriff’s deputies with his car

Updated on Aug 21, 2024

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Trump describes Medal of Honor recipients as ‘hit so many times by bullets’ or ‘dead’ Trump describes Medal of Honor recipients as ‘hit so many times by bullets’ or ‘dead’

Posted on Aug 16, 2024

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Marine training for winter Olympics bobsled team while in Iraq Marine training for winter Olympics bobsled team while in Iraq

Posted on Aug 12, 2024

Combat engineers from the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division blast through a concrete wall during demolition training at Curry Demo July 17.

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Military to start cognitive tests for troops exposed to artillery, gunfire and explosions Military to start cognitive tests for troops exposed to artillery, gunfire and explosions

Posted on Aug 12, 2024

Static line and freefall parachute operations require different approaches and skillsets.

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A guide to all the parachutes that American paratroopers ‘ride to work’ A guide to all the parachutes that American paratroopers ‘ride to work’

Updated on Aug 12, 2024

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Marine Osprey crewman died trying to reach pilots on doomed plane Marine Osprey crewman died trying to reach pilots on doomed plane

Posted on Aug 10, 2024

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Beirut Marines reflect on death of Hezbollah leader who planned 1983 attack Beirut Marines reflect on death of Hezbollah leader who planned 1983 attack

Posted on Aug 2, 2024

Florida National Guardsmen of the 2nd Battalion, 116th Field Artillery Regiment, fire a round from an M777 Howitzer, May 23, 2021, at Eugen Kvaternik Military Training Area in Slunj, Croatia. DEFENDER-Europe 21 is a large-scale U.S. Army-led exercise designed to build readiness and interoperability between the U.S., NATO allies and partner militaries. This year, more than 28,000 multinational forces from 26 nations will conduct nearly simultaneous operations across more than 30 training areas in more than a dozen countries from the Baltics to the strategically important Balkans and Black Sea Region. Follow the latest news and information about DEFENDER-Europe 21, visit www.EuropeAfrica.army.mil/DefenderEurope. (By Sgt. Joshua Oh)

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Artillery, infantry and all enlisted troops face higher risks of suicide Artillery, infantry and all enlisted troops face higher risks of suicide

Posted on Aug 1, 2024

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Marine veteran Paul Whelan, held in Russia since 2018, released in major prisoner swap Marine veteran Paul Whelan, held in Russia since 2018, released in major prisoner swap

Posted on Aug 1, 2024

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jerry Betzold, with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, trains in a coxswain course at White Beach Naval Facility, Okinawa, Japan, May 27, 2021. Betzold is a Avone, Ind. native. “This course allows for us to maintain our readiness for small boat handling tactics with Combat Rubber Raiding Crafts, and to be able to raid beach landing sites effectively and swiftly.” Trainings like these allow Marines to continually develop their maritime skillset to ensure III Marine Expeditionary Force remains a ready force in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah Marshall)

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Marine killed in Humvee rollover at Twentynine Palms identified Marine killed in Humvee rollover at Twentynine Palms identified

Posted on Jul 30, 2024

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Marine killed in Humvee rollover at Twentynine Palms Marine killed in Humvee rollover at Twentynine Palms

Posted on Jul 29, 2024

Reward image of dead Marine Peter Chounthala

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$20,000 reward offered for information on people who attacked, ran over Marine $20,000 reward offered for information on people who attacked, ran over Marine

Posted on Jul 27, 2024

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Two ex-Marines sentenced for terror plot to attack power grid Two ex-Marines sentenced for terror plot to attack power grid

Posted on Jul 27, 2024

New U.S. Marine Corps Recruit Abraham Lopez with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, receives a brief as part of a receiving event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, July 15, 2024. During the receiving process, recruits are checked for contraband, given a haircut, make a scripted phone call home, and issued their gear required for training. Lopez was recruited out of Recruiting Station Lake County, Illinois. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Francisco Angel)

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Marine recruit arrives at boot camp with glorious mop top Marine recruit arrives at boot camp with glorious mop top

Posted on Jul 26, 2024

Pro-Trump groups fight with police at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. (photo by Brent Stirton/Getty Images)

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Former Marine sentenced to nearly five years in prison for participating in the Jan. 6 riot Former Marine sentenced to nearly five years in prison for participating in the Jan. 6 riot

Posted on Jul 20, 2024

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Army’s wearable sensors detect early signs of severe heat injuries Army’s wearable sensors detect early signs of severe heat injuries

Posted on Jul 17, 2024

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Marine recruit loses more than 100 pounds to graduate from boot camp Marine recruit loses more than 100 pounds to graduate from boot camp

Posted on Jul 16, 2024

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Marine veteran wounded in Trump assassination attempt Marine veteran wounded in Trump assassination attempt

Posted on Jul 15, 2024

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J.D. Vance is first veteran on Presidential ticket since John McCain J.D. Vance is first veteran on Presidential ticket since John McCain

Posted on Jul 15, 2024

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Air Force engineer charged with cover up in Marine KC-130 crash that killed 16 Air Force engineer charged with cover up in Marine KC-130 crash that killed 16

Updated on Jul 11, 2024

U.S. Army Talent Acquisition Specialist (420T) candidates completed the first phase of their initial training program at the Adjutant General School on Fort Jackson, South Carolina May 10, 2024. The first two weeks of the course features fundamental data analytics training followed by eight weeks of technical training at the Recruiting and Retention College at Fort Know, Kentucky. (Courtesy U.S. Army photo)

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Army graduates first class of recruiting warrant officers Army graduates first class of recruiting warrant officers

Posted on Jul 11, 2024

U.S. Army 1st Lt. Audrey Griffith, left, points to an area of interest while standing guard with Spc. Heidi Gerke during a force protection exercise at Forward Operating Base Hadrian in Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, March 18, 2013. Both women are members of the 92nd Engineer Battalion. (U.S. Army courtesy photo/Released)

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Female veterans of heavier combat face more chronic pain, as do spouses back home Female veterans of heavier combat face more chronic pain, as do spouses back home

Posted on Jul 10, 2024

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2 US service members were charged with sexual assault in Okinawa in 5 months 2 US service members were charged with sexual assault in Okinawa in 5 months

Posted on Jul 2, 2024

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Retired Marine two-star general found dead on Twentynine Palms training center Retired Marine two-star general found dead on Twentynine Palms training center

Posted on Jul 2, 2024

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Naval and Air Force Academies welcome class of 2028 with ‘I-Day,’ plenty of yelling Naval and Air Force Academies welcome class of 2028 with ‘I-Day,’ plenty of yelling