


Camp Pendleton Marine killed in tactical training vehicle mishap
The incident occurred during routine training aboard the base, the service announced.

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Two National Guard members shot just blocks from the White House
Two West Virginia National Guard members who deployed to the nation’s capital were shot Wednesday just blocks from the White House.

Army veteran held in Ukraine speaks to mom by phone
Relatives say Lois “Bunny” Drueke spoke to her son Alexander Drueke, one of two Alabama veterans captured earlier this month in Ukraine, via telephone.

Last surviving WW2 Medal of Honor recipient Woody Williams dies at 98
Marine veteran Hershel “Woody” Williams famously destroyed enemy positions with a flamethrower on Iwo Jima.

US to boost military presence in Europe for Russia threat
Biden announced the permanent basing of a U.S. military garrison in Poland. He also said the U.S. is sending two additional F-35 fighter jet squadrons to the U.K. and more air defense and other capabilities to Germany and Italy.

US strike kills al-Qaida-linked commander in Syria
The attack on the suspected militant is the latest in a series of strikes over the past years targeting al-Qaida-linked militants in northwestern Syria.

Iowa man fined $855 for injuring Marine while shooting at a squirrel
The now Marine experiences memory loss, is unable to walk unassisted and can no longer use his left arm.

Navy officer sentenced to life for murdering his wife in Belgium
The Navy declined to take on the case until former Defense Secretary James Mattis forced them to in 2018.

He liked the pro-America, pro-constitution vibe. But he liked the rage, too.
Extremist groups are shifting toward a more militia-style environment, targeting veterans for recruitment, valuing their skills and preying on their patriotism.

Police suspect a Navy chief killed a petty officer before turning the gun on himself
Police continue to investigate the June 5 incident.

US to send Ukraine rocket systems, other aid in new package
The aid is part of the $40 billion in security and economic assistance passed last month by Congress.
