Camp Pendleton Marine killed in tactical training vehicle mishap
The incident occurred during routine training aboard the base, the service announced.
By J.D. Simkins
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The Japanese American ‘draft dodgers’ of WWII
In 1944, a few hundred U.S.-born Japanese Americans defied their draft orders, citing the constitutional rights of the interned Nisei.
You can thank this Marine for Taco Bell — and GI distress
Cpl. Bell seemingly learned about food efficiency when feeding hordes of Marines while island hopping in the Pacific.
Marines hit retention goal ‘earlier than ever before,’ top Marine says
Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Eric Smith announced that retention goals were met just weeks after the target window opened.
By J.D. Simkins
Commanding officer of Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 36 fired
Lt. Col. Calischaran G. James was relieved of his duties by Maj. Gen. Marcus B. Annibale, the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing commanding general.
By J.D. Simkins
Airman indicted in scheme to overthrow Haitian island, take sex slaves
The two men allegedly conspired to recruit and lead an expeditionary mercenary force — made up of D.C.'s unhoused population — to overthrow the island.
After 84 years, USS Arizona’s unknowns may soon be identified
Operation 85, a family advocacy group, has worked tirelessly the past two years to obtain the DNA of 643 descendents of those onboard the USS Arizona.
WWII Marine absorbed grenade blast to save his men on Tinian
While fighting on Tinian Pvt. Joseph Ozbourn sacrificed his life to save four fellow Marines.
By Jon Guttman
Navy’s top officer and enlisted sailor visit troops in Guam
CNO Adm. Daryl Caudle and MCPON John Perryman discussed everything from housing to training during an all-hands call at Naval Base Guam.
By Riley Ceder
Meet the youngest Medal of Honor recipient since the Civil War
At just 14 years old, Jacklyn "Jack" Lucas forged his mother’s signature to join the Marine Corps.
Selected Reserve Marines eligible for up to $20,000 retention bonus
In all, 100 MOSs are listed as eligible for the retention bonuses.
By J.D. Simkins
End of an era: The Dust Devils and one final homage to the Harrier
This fall, the “Dust Devils” of the Navy’s Air Test and Evaluation Squadron brought the AV-8B Harrier’s decades-long testing era to an official close.
By Alan de Herrera