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In an undated photo, the sign for Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, posted along Interstate Highway 5 reads, 'Preserving California's Precious Resources.'

Marine recruit collapses during training, dies

An 18-year-old Marine recruit died last month after collapsing during training at Southern California’s Camp Pendleton, military officials said.

3 years ago

VFW unveils new social media campaign to highlight continued service of military veterans

"The VFW encourages all veterans to share stories on social media using #StillServing to show how they continue to answer the call to serve in ways big and small. In addition, family or friends are asked to use #StillServing in social media posts to honor a veteran in their lives who believes the spirit of service transcends military life."

By Dylan Gresik

5 years ago

Trump pays tribute to 2 soldiers killed in Afghanistan attack

President Donald Trump traveled Monday to Dover Air Force Base in Delaware to pay respects to two U.S. soldiers killed Saturday in Afghanistan when a soldier dressed in an Afghan army uniform opened fire with a machine gun.

By Jill Colvin, The Associated Press

5 years ago

Pentagon identifies two soldiers killed in Afghanistan attack

The Pentagon has released the identities of a Green Beret and a former Ranger turned cryptologic linguist killed in combat.

By Kyle Rempfer

5 years ago

Marine accused in New River roommate’s stabbing death pleads guilty

A U.S. Marine accused of killing his roommate last year has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and will spend at least 25 years in prison.

5 years ago

Smugglers offer cash to Marines, sailors to work for them as drivers

The Naval Criminal Investigative Service on Friday said a total of 19 service members have been arrested at the base, including 18 Marines and a Navy corpsman, who all serve in the same unit.

6 years ago