Slain Marine’s family ‘let down’ by killer’s 8-year sentenceCpl. Jesse Thomas Bopp pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the 2023 shooting of a fellow Marine, 19-year-old Lance Cpl. Austin Schwenk.By Riley Ceder5 days ago
At 103, this P-51 Mustang pilot could soon become WWII’s last aceJames McCubbin, 103, is under consideration for recognition as a WWII ace for shooting down enemy aircraft in his P-51 Mustang.By Jon Guttman2 weeks ago
A Marine’s legacy as first Puerto Rican Medal of Honor recipientPfc. Fernando Garcia is the only Puerto Rican Marine to have received the award.By Jon Guttman2 weeks ago
Marine gunner has AWOL charges tossed, gets reprimand for statementsIn an unusual moment for court proceedings, the defendant's Marine Corps attorney used a recess to have the gunner preside over his promotion to captain.By Hope Hodge Seck3 weeks ago
Navy, Air Force cleared to fly Ospreys after inspecting gearsA cracked gear led to a November 2023 Osprey crash that killed eight airmen. The military is trying to see which Ospreys might risk a similar failure.By Stephen Losey3 weeks ago
Recruit to gunny: 1st Marine graduates from talent acquisition programWhen Justin Kelley graduates today from Marine Corps boot camp at Parris Island, South Carolina, he’ll be a gunnery sergeant.By Hope Hodge Seck3 weeks ago