August 13, 2021 Pentagon pressed on whether Taliban has advantage in Afghanistan The Afghan military needs to step up its efforts if it hopes to counter the Taliban’s rapid expansion of territorial control in Afghanistan, Pentagon spokesperson John Kirby said during a news briefing Friday afternoon.
August 9, 2021 Defense secretary to mandate COVID vaccine for US military by Sept. 15 The Pentagon is requiring members of the U.S. military to get vaccinated against coronavirus.
August 7, 2021 Marine on mission to honor US forces with National Desert Storm, Desert Shield War Memorial Retired Marines Lance Cpl. Scott Stump says he remembers being deployed in the Persian Gulf when a thought about Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussain crossed his mind -- “the resignation that ‘hey, this guy has done chemical weapons – I may not be coming back.’”
July 31, 2021 US Marine quick reaction force deployed twice in last 30 days to defend embassies The U.S. Marine Security Augmentation Unit has deployed twice in the past 30 days to support and protect embassies in Africa and the Caribbean.
July 30, 2021 Ship tied to Israeli billionaire attacked off Oman, 2 killed An oil tanker linked to an Israeli billionaire reportedly came under attack off the coast of Oman in the Arabian Sea, authorities said Friday, an assault that killed two crew members.
July 28, 2021 Retired Marine responds to 'woke' Fort Benning commanding general who attacked him over vaccine criticism Retired Marine Josiah Lippincott, who is a student at Hillsdale College, responded Tuesday on "The Ingraham Angle" after a U.S. Army general called on the college to “come get” him after publicly disagreeing with the general on COVID vaccines.
July 5, 2021 Harvey Keitel says joining Marines taught him 'what sacrifice was really like' "Lansky" star Harvey Keitel served in the Marine Corps between 1956 and 1959, deploying to Lebanon.
July 2, 2021 Marine found guilty of 2017 hazing, other charges in death of Green Beret U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Mario Madera-Rodriguez was convicted Thursday night on several charges, including conspiracy to commit assault and battery, to obstruct justice, involuntary manslaughter, hazing and false statements.
July 2, 2021 Wounded US Marine veteran recalls ‘powerful’ moment before Lightning’s Stanley Cup game Retired Lieutenant Colonel Ty Edwards was given a grim prognosis of ever standing or walking again after he was severely wounded in combat in Afghanistan in 2008 but on Wednesday, the 20-year Marine veteran did just that as he was cheered on by a crowd of more than 17,000 fans at Tampa Bay’s Amalie Arena during the National Anthem before Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final.
July 1, 2021 Pennsylvania family of Marine found shot in Alabama wants death investigation reopened Ryan Presutti was found dead inside his Alabama trailer with a gunshot wound to the head.