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By Maya Lau and Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times Jul 20, 2020

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Military teams sent to five California hospitals amid COVID-19 staffing shortages

Active-duty U.S. Air Force doctors, nurses and other medical providers are being sent to work in California hospitals to assist...

By David Roza May 17, 2020

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Watch the Air Force Thunderbirds quickly recover from a high-speed hiccup over Los Angeles

You don’t become a Thunderbird pilot without quick reflexes, and that was evident over Los Angeles on Friday.

By Task & Purpose May 17, 2020

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U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Breakaway

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds experience a scare over Los Angeles County on May 15, 2020

By Ryan Pickrell, Business Insider May 8, 2020

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Navy hospital ship Mercy has stopped taking patients after treating just 77 in 6 weeks

The U.S. Navy hospital ship USNS Mercy the Trump administration deployed to Los Angeles to provide relief as the city...

By Erika I. Ritchie, The Orange County Register Apr 18, 2020

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USNS Mercy has treated only 54 patients since arriving in LA. Now it’s sending sailors ashore to help with COVID-19

40 medical crew members will help COVID-19 patients at a nursing home home in LA. USNS Mercy has treated 54...

By Andrew Dyer, The San Diego Union-Tribune Apr 14, 2020

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The Navy is battling a growing COVID-19 outbreak aboard the hospital ship USNS Mercy

Naval health officials are fighting an outbreak of COVID-19 among the crew of the hospital ship Mercy where four more...

By James Clark Apr 2, 2020

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A train engineer allegedly derailed a locomotive near the USNS Mercy because he thought it was part of a government takeover

A train engineer at the Port of Las Angeles was arrested on Tuesday after he deliberately derailed a train and...

By Task & Purpose Mar 30, 2020

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USNS Mercy arrives in LA

On March 27, 2020, the USNS Mercy arrived at the Port of LA to serve as a referral hospital for...

By David Roza Mar 23, 2020

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Navy sends hospital ship to Los Angeles to lighten the load for doctors swamped by COVID-19

The Mercy, an 894-foot-long converted oil tanker, will have 1,128 medical professionals, 1,000 beds and nine fully-staffed operating rooms to...

By Jeff Schogol Mar 23, 2020

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The number of US troops confirmed positive for COVID-19 nearly doubled over the weekend

The number of US troops who have tested positive for COVID-19 has jumped to 133.

By Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times Jan 23, 2020

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Los Angeles to pay $5.75 million to family of Marine veteran stun-gunned to death by police

The Los Angeles City Council on Wednesday unanimously approved a $5.75-million settlement with the parents of a Marine veteran who...

By Hugo Martin, Los Angeles Times Nov 19, 2019

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Raccoon infestations and extreme rust didn’t stop an anonymous buyer from nabbing this Soviet-era submarine

The 48-year-old submarine, which is docked in Los Angeles, has been closed to the public since 2015 due to disrepair

By Richard Winton And James Queally, Los Angeles Times Apr 29, 2019

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An Army veteran allegedly plotted ISIS-inspired IED attacks across Southern California, authorities say

A U.S. Army veteran planned to detonate improvised explosive devices at several Southern California locations to cause "mass casualties" in...

By Paul Szoldra Jun 14, 2018

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These Veterans Made A Shakespearean Play Starring Tom Hanks A Reality

Nicest guy in Hollywood and A-list actor Tom Hanks is currently starring in Henry IV, a play by William Shakespeare,...

By James Clark Apr 5, 2017

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Unwanted: An Army Veteran Hiding In The Country He Served

David is sore most days. It’s his back and his hands, mostly, but to be honest, it’s all the joints....

By Matt Hamilton and Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times Sep 19, 2016

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Mystery Surrounds Shooting Of Los Angeles Marine

A 19-year-old Marine from Camp Pendleton has been hospitalized in grave condition after he was shot this weekend in South...

By Sarah Sicard Mar 23, 2016

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5 Air Force Bases You Want To Avoid

Though Air Force bases are considered to be some of the best installations among all the services, the branch still...

By Hirepurpose Mar 8, 2016

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6 Veteran-Friendly Companies With Job Openings In San Diego And Los Angeles

Los Angeles is known for its glitz, glamour and fast-paced lifestyle, as well as its geographical beauty and amazing weather....

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Military teams sent to five California hospitals amid COVID-19 staffing shortages

Watch the Air Force Thunderbirds quickly recover from a high-speed hiccup over Los Angeles

U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Breakaway

Navy hospital ship Mercy has stopped taking patients after treating just 77 in 6 weeks

USNS Mercy has treated only 54 patients since arriving in LA. Now it’s sending sailors ashore to help with COVID-19

The Navy is battling a growing COVID-19 outbreak aboard the hospital ship USNS Mercy

A train engineer allegedly derailed a locomotive near the USNS Mercy because he thought it was part of a government takeover

USNS Mercy arrives in LA

Navy sends hospital ship to Los Angeles to lighten the load for doctors swamped by COVID-19

The number of US troops confirmed positive for COVID-19 nearly doubled over the weekend

Los Angeles to pay $5.75 million to family of Marine veteran stun-gunned to death by police

Raccoon infestations and extreme rust didn’t stop an anonymous buyer from nabbing this Soviet-era submarine

An Army veteran allegedly plotted ISIS-inspired IED attacks across Southern California, authorities say

These Veterans Made A Shakespearean Play Starring Tom Hanks A Reality

Unwanted: An Army Veteran Hiding In The Country He Served

Mystery Surrounds Shooting Of Los Angeles Marine

5 Air Force Bases You Want To Avoid

6 Veteran-Friendly Companies With Job Openings In San Diego And Los Angeles