Sgt. Colin Arslanbas, "an outstanding Marine and leader," was in a parachute accident during a predeployment certification exercise. The Department of Veterans Affairs will start buying veterans' failing mortgages to help them stay in their homes. The death of Pfc. Noah Jamar Evans on April 18, 2023, during a physical fitness test prompted the Marine Corps to open an investigation. All were members of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing’s Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, nicknamed the Flying Tigers. 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing’s news release didn’t identify the five Marines, citing the military’s policy of waiting 24 hours after notifying next of kin. It was an "isolated incident and there was no threat to other Marines or the public,” a Marine spokeswoman said. Individual hospitals may consider mask mandates if they see a surge in COVID-19 cases locally. Lance Cpl. Nicholas Maurice Dural, 20, of Lafayette, Louisiana, had been serving at the U.S. embassy in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo, since April. The summer was a particularly difficult time for the Marine Corps in terms of both on- and off-duty accidents. Lance Cpl. Joseph Whaley was killed by "negligent discharge during live-fire small arms training exercise,” according to the Naval Safety Command. Load More