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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.

September 10, 2022

ELI STEELE: Shana and her Marines

Shana Chappell reflects back on the life and legacy of her son, Kareem Nikoui, one of the 13 U.S. services members killed during the Afghanistan withdrawal in August 2021.

September 4, 2022

White House’s ‘conscious decision’ to use Marines at Biden speech called ‘unwise’ by military scholars: WaPo

A Friday report from the Washington Post admitted President Biden could have been guilty of "politicizing the military" by featuring Marines during his controversial speech.

September 2, 2022

Biden slammed by veterans group for using Marines 'as props' in partisan speech: It 'erodes trust' in military

President Biden was slammed by the veterans' group Concerned Veterans for America for using Marines "as props" in his speech Thursday night, warning it "erodes trust" in the military.

September 1, 2022

HEROES OF KABUL: Lance Cpl. Jared Schmitz would sacrifice his life again to save others

The father and stepmother on the life of 20-year-old U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jared Schmitz, who was killed in the August 2021 suicide bombing at the Kabul airport.

September 1, 2022

US military records 13% increase in reported sexual assaults: report

The U.S. military saw a dramatic spike in reported sexual assault cases, rising 13% in 2021 compared to a one percent increase amid pandemic restrictions in 2020.

September 1, 2022

Outraged Gold Star father demands answers from Biden officials on Kabul bombing: 'Absolutely despicable'

Darin Hoover said he hasn't heard anything from the Biden administration or Defense Department about how things escalated so quickly in Afghanistan.

August 31, 2022

HEROES OF KABUL: Staff Sgt. Taylor Hoover handed out ammo to his men despite facing mortal injuries

Staff Sgt. Taylor Hoover spent his final moments handing out ammo to his fellow Marines despite facing mortal injuries from the suicide attack on the Kabul airport.

August 31, 2022

Biden unsettles Marine Band members by campaigning for Democrats at official event where they played

Members of the U.S. Marine Band were left unsettled by President Biden's decision to campaign for Democrats at an official White House event where the band was requested to play.

August 29, 2022

Marines delay deployment of new Amphibious Combat Vehicle after July incident: report

Deployment of the new Amphibious Combat Vehicle will be delayed while the Marine Corps investigates a training incident in July, according to a report.