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Advocates urge Austin to act on active duty obesity ‘epidemic’
A new letter urges defense leaders to do more to prevent, identify and treat obesity in the ranks.
By Karen Jowers
WATCH: Marines get moldy sandwiches, drones crash over Syria, and uniforms bringing unwanted attention — The Briefing 08.25.20
Get caught up with what's going on in the military for the week of Aug. 25.
By Stephen Weigand
Marine Corps holds memorial service for service members killed in AAV accident
"We look to them because we need that courage to face future challenges, and we take comfort to know that that path of courage is lit by the flame that each one of these heroes has lit in our hearts."
By Philip Athey
‘Jack loved being a Marine’: Parents of private first class killed in AAV accident remember their son
Jack Ostrovsky “was a very strong swimmer, so I knew if he could float he’s going to survive,” his father said. “But I knew if he was inside that vehicle, I knew what the result would be."
By Philip Athey
For 8 years former Marine Capt. Austin Tice has been held hostage
Efforts continue, but little information has come into public view.
By Todd South
Remains of service members killed in Corps AAV accident transferred to Dover
Six pallbearers escorted each service member aboard an Air Force C-17 Globemaster III for the journey to Delaware to be released to their families for final arrangements.
By Andrea Scott
Marine amphibious assault vehicle successfully recovered with remains of all 8 missing service members on board
The remains of the Marines and sailor found inside the AAV will be transferred to Dover Air Force Base, Delaware.
By Philip Athey
Someone finally made edible crayons for Marines
A Marine Corps veteran is now making edible crayons.
By Sarah Sicard
Marine Corps locates sunken amphibious assault vehicle with human remains on board
The vehicle was found under 385 feet of water and approximately 1,500 meters off the island’s shore.
By Philip Athey
Here are the names of the Marine killed and those presumed dead after Corps AAV accident
Two Marines remain hospitalized.
By Andrea Scott
7 missing Marines, sailor lost in AAV accident presumed dead
Search and rescue efforts were called off after an "extensive 40-hour" search.
By Philip Athey