Night vision goggles, weather likely factors in Marine helo crashThe CH-53 Super Stallion crashed Feb. 6, 2024, during a night flight when it hit a mountain near Pine Valley, California, killing all five Marines aboard.By Tara Copp, AP5 days ago
Pentagon begins outreach to reenlist troops booted for COVID vaccineThe Defense Department is offering back pay to service members who were involuntarily separated after refusing the COVID-19 vaccine.By Riley Ceder and Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press5 weeks ago
Marines save injured motorcyclist stranded in California desertA man had been stranded for nearly two days after flipping his off-road motorcycle when a Marine helicopter crew spotted him.By Riley Ceder7 weeks ago
Troops booted over COVID vaccine show limited interest in rejoiningAbout 650 Marines and soldiers who were forced out of the military for refusing to get the COVID vaccine have so far expressed interest in rejoining.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press2 months ago
Pentagon sending Stryker brigade, more troops to US-Mexico borderAbout 3,000 troops, including a general support aviation battalion, will arrive along the border in the coming weeks.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press2 months ago
Pentagon moves to take back troops booted for refusing COVID vaccineUnder the directive, all service members who opt to return to the military will have to reenlist for at least two years.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press3 months ago