Coast Guard aircrew awarded medals for Texas flood rescues
A Coast Guard rescue crew received distinguished awards for helping save the lives of those trapped in Kerrville, Texas, after historic flooding on July 4.
By Riley Ceder
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Sergeant dies from wounds sustained in training accident in Hungary
A 24-year-old sergeant from Texas died from wounds sustained during a vehicle accident.
By Todd South
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.
4 years after Hurricane Florence ravaged Lejeune, rebuilding continues
Several new buildings are scheduled to be completed as early as next spring.
Marine amphibious combat vehicles to return to ocean after safety halt
The Corps paused all waterborne ACV operations in July following a high surf incident at Camp Pendleton, California.
National Defense Service Medal won’t be awarded after December
The National Defense Service Medal is going into retirement on Dec. 31.
Judge declined to halt ban on religious articles in Marine boot camp
The Marine Corps, unlike other services, does not allow religious articles of faith in recruit training, such as a Sikh beard or turban.
By Todd South
VA botched thousands of Camp Lejeune water contamination cases
More than 17,000 veterans may have had their claims rejected improperly, the VA inspector general found.
Largest annual Guard exercise adds big air power at US northern border
This exercise started in 2012 but has increased sevenfold in size and added major air platforms.
By Todd South
Don’t expect quick payouts from Camp Lejeune toxic water lawsuits
Simply serving at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, during the 25-year eligibility period isn’t enough to guarantee a cash settlement.
Camp Lejeune’s toxic water killed my daughter. This new law finally allows affected families to take legal action
Janey, the only one of the author's four children conceived at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, died of leukemia at age 9.
By Master Sgt. J.M. Ensminger (retired)