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Military recruiting rebounds after several tough years, but challenges remain
Read full article: Military recruiting rebounds after several tough years, but challenges remainThe Army, Air Force, Marine Corps and Space Force say they will all meet their recruiting goals by the end of this month and the Navy will come very close.
Families of Marines killed in 2022 Osprey crash sue aircraft manufacturers Boeing, Bell, Rolls Royce
Read full article: Families of Marines killed in 2022 Osprey crash sue aircraft manufacturers Boeing, Bell, Rolls RoyceFamilies of four of the five Marines killed when their Osprey crashed in California in June of 2022 have filed a federal lawsuit alleging that the aircraft's manufacturers failed to address known mechanical failures that led to the deaths.
Burglar caught on camera in serial jewelry heists revealed as Houston Marine
Read full article: Burglar caught on camera in serial jewelry heists revealed as Houston MarineAn 18-year-old burglar caught on camera stealing more than a half-million dollars' worth of jewelry from jewelry stores around the Houston area is a member of the Marine Corps.
Military's Ospreys are cleared to return to flight, 3 months after latest fatal crash in Japan
Read full article: Military's Ospreys are cleared to return to flight, 3 months after latest fatal crash in JapanJapan says it'll join the U.S. military in returning its Ospreys to flight following the deaths of eight U.S. service members in a crash in Japan in November.
South Korean Olympic chief defends move to send athletes to train at military camp
Read full article: South Korean Olympic chief defends move to send athletes to train at military campSouth Korea’s Olympic chief has defended a decision to send hundreds of athletes to a military camp next week as part of preparations for the 2024 Games in Paris.
South Korea Olympic committee pushes athletes to attend navy boot camp, triggering rebukes
Read full article: South Korea Olympic committee pushes athletes to attend navy boot camp, triggering rebukesSouth Korea's Olympic committee is pushing to send hundreds of athletes to a navy training center to enhance their mental toughness ahead of the Paris Olympics.
Jill Biden and military kids sort toys the White House donated to the Marine Corps Reserve program
Read full article: Jill Biden and military kids sort toys the White House donated to the Marine Corps Reserve programJill Biden and military kids are sorting toys donated by the White House to the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program.
The Army is launching a sweeping overhaul of its recruiting to reverse enlistment shortfalls
Read full article: The Army is launching a sweeping overhaul of its recruiting to reverse enlistment shortfallsThe Army is launching a sweeping overhaul of its recruiting to focus more on young people who've spent time in college or are job hunting early in their careers.
Officials find debris from F-35 fighter jet that crashed in South Carolina after pilot ejected
Read full article: Officials find debris from F-35 fighter jet that crashed in South Carolina after pilot ejectedThe crash site for a stealth fighter jet that went missing during the weekend after its pilot ejected has been located in rural South Carolina after the military asked the public for help finding an aircraft built to elude detection.
'The Few. The Proud' aren't so few: Marines recruiting surges while other services struggle
Read full article: 'The Few. The Proud' aren't so few: Marines recruiting surges while other services struggleMarine Corps leaders say they'll make their recruiting goal this year, at a time when the active-duty Army, Navy and Air Force expect to fall short.
Marine taken into custody after missing 14-year-old girl found in barracks of California base camp
Read full article: Marine taken into custody after missing 14-year-old girl found in barracks of California base campA Marine was detained last month after a missing 14-year-old girl was found in the barracks of a California base camp, authorities said.
80-year-old Marine veteran attacked during violent home invasion says it took 5 hours for deputies to respond
Read full article: 80-year-old Marine veteran attacked during violent home invasion says it took 5 hours for deputies to respondThis Independence Day, a Marine Corps veteran is crediting his military training for helping him get through a violent home invasion early Monday morning.
Jill Biden hosts military chefs crowned 'Chopped' champs for guest stint in White House Navy Mess
Read full article: Jill Biden hosts military chefs crowned 'Chopped' champs for guest stint in White House Navy MessTwo military chefs crowned champions on the Food Network's “Chopped” have been cooking up their specialties in the White House Navy Mess.
Highly decorated Marine officer nominated to be next commandant
Read full article: Highly decorated Marine officer nominated to be next commandantPresident Joe Biden has nominated a highly decorated Marine officer who's been involved in the transformation of the force to be the next commandant of the Marine Corps.
US, Japan poised to agree on shift in Marine unit on Okinawa
Read full article: US, Japan poised to agree on shift in Marine unit on OkinawaTop national security officials from the United States and Japan are expected to agree to changes in the joint defense posture this week as the two nations confront rising threats from North Korea and increasing aggressiveness from China.
US Army misses recruiting goal; other services squeak by
Read full article: US Army misses recruiting goal; other services squeak byThe Army fell about 15,000 soldiers — or 25% — short of its recruitment goal this year, despite a frantic effort to make up the widely expected gap in a year when all the military services struggled in a tight jobs market to find young people willing and fit to enlist.
Navy censures 5 in deadly sinking of amphibious vehicle
Read full article: Navy censures 5 in deadly sinking of amphibious vehicleThe Navy has issued letters of censure to three Marine and two Navy officers in connection with the sinking of an amphibious assault vehicle off the Southern California coast in 2020.
2nd military aircraft crash reported day after 5 killed
Read full article: 2nd military aircraft crash reported day after 5 killedAuthorities say a second military aircraft may have crashed near the California desert site where a Marine helicopter went down a day earlier, killing all five people aboard.
Air Force approves 9 religious exemptions for COVID vaccine
Read full article: Air Force approves 9 religious exemptions for COVID vaccineThe Air Force has became the second military service to approve religious exemptions to the mandatory COVID-19 vaccine, granting requests from nine airmen to avoid the shots.
Army says nearly 98% got the COVID-19 vaccine by deadline
Read full article: Army says nearly 98% got the COVID-19 vaccine by deadlineU.S. officials say all of the military services have now begun disciplinary actions and discharges for troops who have refused to get the mandated coronavirus vaccine, with as many as 20,000 unvaccinated forces at risk of being removed from service.
US airlifts aid to Haiti to reach areas hardest hit by quake
Read full article: US airlifts aid to Haiti to reach areas hardest hit by quakeU.S. military aircraft are ferrying food, tarps and other material into southern Haiti amid a shift in the international relief effort to focus on helping people hit by the recent earthquake to make it through hurricane season.
Marine Corps officer arrested for assault in Jan. 6 riot
Read full article: Marine Corps officer arrested for assault in Jan. 6 riotProsecutors say an active-duty Marine Corps officer seen on camera scuffling with a police officer and helping other members of the pro-Trump mob force their way into the Capitol on Jan. 6 has been charged in the riot.
Thief targets several disabled veterans' trucks during Marine Corps Ball in Houston
Read full article: Thief targets several disabled veterans' trucks during Marine Corps Ball in HoustonHOUSTON – Sergeant Mike Nasche, a soldier in Houston on a recruiting assignment, is picking up the pieces after someone broke into his truck during the Marine Corps Ball this past weekend. “The back window was just completely smashed.”It happened in the parking lot of the Houston Marriott South near Hobby Airport Saturday evening. “All from veterans with disabled veterans license plates,” Nasche said. “There’s no on-duty security, there’s no rolling patrols in the parking lot,” Aguais said. You can talk to them.’”KPRC 2 reached out to Marriott for a statement but referred us to the Houston Police Department.
Marine general has COVID after Pentagon meeting
Read full article: Marine general has COVID after Pentagon meetingRay attended the Joint Chiefs meeting Friday in the so-called Tank — the classified meeting room in the Pentagon. Officials said that is where most of the military leaders were exposed to him, but he also had other meetings with officials. The Marine Corps remains operationally ready to answer the Nation’s call.”The news of the positive tests has stunned officials at the Pentagon. Overall, more than 47,000 service members have tested positive for the virus, as of Monday; 625 have been hospitalized and eight have died. According to officials, the military leaders were negative at that time, and they will continue to be tested in the coming days.
Oldest living US Marine celebrates her 107th birthday
Read full article: Oldest living US Marine celebrates her 107th birthdayThe oldest living U.S. Marine celebrated her 107th birthday over the weekend with a special message from the Marine Corps. Cole, of Kannapolis, is the oldest living U.S. Marine in the United States. pic.twitter.com/mHZGMPNIxO — Kannapolis, NC (@Kannapolis) September 19, 2020Everyone was out doing something," Sgt. So I decided that I wanted to do something, and I would go into the Marine Corps.”. Cole was born Sept. 19, 1913 in Warren, Penn., and currently resides in Kannapolis, N.C., Fox 10 reports.