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V-22 Ospreys will be critical to US operations in Haiti — here’s why
Recent turmoil in Haiti reminds one Marine colonel of just how critical the V-22 Osprey’s capability was in 2010, 2016 and 2021.
By Col. Anthony Krockel
Marine veteran Congressman Duncan Hunter used campaign cash for extramarital affairs, federal prosecutors allege
The congressman allegedly illegally used campaign funds to finance romantic flings with lobbyists and congressional aides, spending thousands of dollars on meals, cocktails and vacations, federal prosecutors say.
Driver with record charged with 7 homicides in crash with Marine JarHeads motorcycle club
The driver of a pickup truck in a fiery collision on a rural New Hampshire highway that killed seven motorcyclists was charged Monday with seven counts of negligent homicide.
Minnesota political volunteer resigns after Tweet suggesting Marines are murderers
The Star Tribune reports that a Twitter user named Laine wrote: "Can't wait to hear about all the Iranian civilians he murdered."
Relearning the lessons of BALTOPS
On the doorstep of a resurgent Russia, a force of 8,600 personnel from 18 nations on board 50 ships and two submarines practices war at sea.
By Mark D. Faram
US troops, civilian defense workers get political reminder
Acting U.S. Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan is reminding civilian Defense Department employees and service members not to engage in political activity while on the job.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Marines’ remains recovered from December mid-air collision in Japan
Six Marines died in the collision of two planes off Japan.
Navy judge won’t dismiss SEAL war crimes case but sanctions prosecutors
Special Warfare Operator Chief Edward “Eddie” Gallagher, 40, is charged with premeditated murder and other crimes allegedly committed in Iraq in 2017.
By Carl Prine
A Tennessee couple are accused of defrauding the military out of $65 million. Now they want separate trials
Separate trials are being sought by a Tennessee couple accused of defrauding the U.S. military out of $65 million in a scheme involving prescriptions for pain and scar cream.
Marines, sailors and Coasties play catch-up in Arctic warfare
“You need to start looking at the Arctic as it is, not what you want it to be,” said retired Norwegian Rear Adm. Lars Saunes. “And tension between NATO and Russia is increasing in the Arctic.”
By Kyle Rempfer
White House tells Navy to keep destroyer McCain ‘out of sight’ during Trump visit to Japan, report says
A tarp was draped over the ship’s name, and sailors wearing caps bearing the name John S. McCain were given the day off to avoid potential sightings.
By Jon Simkins