Marine in helicopter unit dies in ‘routine’ operations in CaliforniaThe Marine was part of Marine Light Attack Helicopter Training Squadron 303, which trains pilots to fly the AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom helicopters.By Irene Loewenson34 hours ago
Pentagon disputes report of firefight following Abbey Gate bombingA new report on the 2021 airport bombing in Afghanistan which killed 13 U.S. troops suggests the assault may have involved more than one attacker.By Leo Shane III2 days ago
Parachute mishap resulted in Marine’s North Carolina training death Sgt. Colin Arslanbas, "an outstanding Marine and leader," was in a parachute accident during a predeployment certification exercise.By Irene Loewenson2 days ago
Review says Abbey Gate bombing wasn’t preventableA new review says the suicide bombing at the Kabul airport that killed U.S. troops and Afghans in August 2021 was not preventable.11 days ago
Marine recruit who died at boot camp in 2023 had asthma, Corps findsThe death of Pfc. Noah Jamar Evans on April 18, 2023, during a physical fitness test prompted the Marine Corps to open an investigation.By Irene Loewenson3 weeks ago
Deployed troops inhaled toxic air even while off-duty, study findsLung samples from service members they tested found traces of toxic vaporized metals and other hazardous items, well above that of non-deployed personnel.By Leo Shane III3 weeks ago