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November 10, 2022

Marine Corps celebrates 247 years of service to America

'Fox & Friends' celebrates the 247th birthday of the Marine Corps with a ceremonial cake cutting

November 4, 2022

Meet the American who first commanded the Marines: Revolutionary War hero Samuel Nicholas

Major Samuel Nicholas was the first captain of the Marines and in 1776 led his men on a daring raid on the Bahamas, establishing the Marines as a formidable fighting force.

October 20, 2022

Afghan couple sues US Marine accused of abducting orphan baby girl evacuated during withdrawal: report

Marine Corps attorney Joshua Mast and his wife are being sued by an Afghan couple in Texas who claim to be relatives of an girl orphaned during a U.S. raid on a Kabul compound.

October 11, 2022

Service members sound alarm against 'extremely woke' military

Current and former service members expressed their views on the direction of the military, voicing concerns that the military has become too "woke" in recent years.

October 10, 2022

Marine recruit, 18, dies after collapsing during training at California’s Camp Pendleton

The U.S. Marine Corps announced Saturday that Pfc. Javier Pong, an 18-year-old recruit, collapsed and died last month during training at Southern California's Camp Pendleton.

October 6, 2022

Veteran suicide prevention work needs 'fundamental change,' says Mission Roll Call — here's how

Taking veteran advocacy to Congress and the White House, Mission Roll Call argues for a holistic, community-based approach to veteran suicide. Executive director Cole Lyle was himself at risk.

October 2, 2022

Army misses recruiting goals while other branches fall behind for next year

The Army missed its 2022 recruiting goals by 25%the other three branches will enter 2023 behind on their targets, causing speculation of a military restructure.

October 1, 2022

US Army falls 25% short of recruiting goal

The U.S. Army fell short of its recruitment goal by 25% this year, as Air Force, Marine Corps and Navy dipped into pools of delayed entry applicants to meet goals.

September 22, 2022

American Muslims more willing to serve in military than other demographics: poll

American Muslims are more likely than other demographics to indicate a willingness to serve in the U.S. military despite a smaller percentage of them being U.S. citizens.

September 16, 2022

Marine Corps rescinds penalties for service members seeking COVID vax religious accommodations

The U.S. Marine Corps is quietly walking back strict penalties for service members who are asking for religious accommodations to the COVID-19 vaccine.