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LIFESTYLE April 27, 2024

On this day in history, April 27, 1805, US Marines attack shores of Tripoli, key victory in Barbary Wars

The United States Marines Corps proved its resolve by leading a mercenary force on an incredible attack on Tripoli during the Barbary Wars on this day in history, April 27, 1805.

Virginia April 26, 2024

Marine vet to remain jailed on charges he tried to make ricin

A judge ordered Friday that Marine Corps veteran Russell Vane of Vienna, Virginia remain jailed pending trial on charges that he attempted to make ricin.

Marines April 24, 2024

Marine killed during 'routine military operation' at Camp Pendleton: USMC

A Marine from a helicopter training squadron stationed at Camp Pendleton died Tuesday night, military officials confirmed.

Marines April 22, 2024

Marine killed in training accident near Camp Lejeune, less than 2 weeks after promotion, identified

U.S. military officials have identified a North Carolina-based Marine who died during a late-night training exercise last week, just days after his promotion to sergeant.

US April 18, 2024

Skeletal remains of Marine captain found in 'unexpected' place

A jawbone belonging to Marine Corps Captain Everett Leland Yager, who died in 1951, was recently positively identified after a boy turned over his rock collection to authorities.

Texas April 14, 2024

US Marine arrested in Texas after stealing over $500,000 in jewelry, authorities say

Marcelo Majeed Hernandez, 18, was charged with two counts of first-degree felony theft in connection with two jewelry store heists in the Houston area.

Puerto Rico March 28, 2024

Marine goes missing while swimming in high surf off Puerto Rico coast

The Coast Guard announced Thursday its search for Samuel Wanjiru, a 26-year-old Marine from Massachusetts who went missing while swimming in high surf off the Puerto Rican coast.

Marines March 21, 2024

Retired commandant who was ‘widely beloved’ by Marines dies at 95

Retired Gen. Al Gray, who served as the 29th commandant of the Marine Corps from 1987 to 1991, died at the age of 95 Wednesday after an extended period in hospice care.

Caribbean March 14, 2024

US Marine anti-terrorism unit is on the ground in Haiti, officials say

A Marine anti-terrorism unit is now on the ground in Haiti to help protect the U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince and potentially evacuate personnel there if needed.

OPINION March 13, 2024

Epic V-22 Osprey flies again: Why it's so important to keep them in the fight

So much depends on the one-of-a-kind Osprey, from secure embassy evacuations to deliveries to aircraft carriers at sea. And the Marines don’t go to war without it.

Caribbean March 13, 2024

US deploys Marine anti-terrorism unit to Haiti to protect embassy

A Marine anti-terrorism team has been deployed to protect the U.S. embassy in Haiti as the country is suffering from gang violence and political turmoil.