An emotional Lance Cpl. Andrew Johnson, at the start of Wednesday’s hearing, choked up saying that Lance Cpl. Riley S. Kuznia was his friend and that he would “do nothing to hurt him.

Marine involved in DC barracks shooting may have been unaware gun was loaded

The trial counsel during Wednesday’s hearing alleged that Lance Cpl. Andrew Johnson did not properly follow D.C. barracks’ policy for unloading his pistol.

SECNAV orders comprehensive review of Navy, Marine Corps JAGs
More fallout from a botched SEAL war crimes trial.
Top US Marine acknowledges worries on Japan-Korean ties
Gen. David Berger, the new U.S. Marines commandant, acknowledged Wednesday that he is concerned about deteriorating relations between Japan and South Korea, both key regional allies, but expressed hopes politicians would work out a resolution.
Two US service members killed in Afghanistan
These two deaths add to the 12 U.S. troops already killed in action so far this year.
Marine waives military hearing over firearms allegations from Nebraska Air Force base incident
Pfc. Ali J. Alkazahg, 22, is in custody in Hawaii on allegations that he tried to enter Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska with two semi-automatic rifles, a pistol, a silencer, a bump stock, a vest with body armor and a case of ammunition while on leave.
Troops to get medals for US-Mexico border operations and Hurricane Florence relief
The Armed Forces Service Medal is awarded to service members who participate in an “operation deemed to be significant activity, and encounter no foreign armed opposition or imminent threat of hostile action."
An Expeditionary Warfare Unmanned Surface Vessel autonomously navigates a predetermined course through the water during Advanced Naval Technology Exercise 2019 at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 12. (Lance Cpl. Nicholas Guevara/Marine Corps)

The Corps is looking at unmanned ships for a Pacific fight

Lt. Gen. Eric Smith said the Corps was testing unmanned 11-meter rigid-hull inflatable boats.
Clashing statements on series of Iraq attacks expose rift in paramilitary force
The head of Iraq’s paramilitary forces supported by Iran on Thursday walked back a statement by his deputy the day before in which he blamed Israeli drones and held the U.S. responsible for a series of attacks on bases run by the militias.

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US and Taliban resume talks on ending America’s longest war in Afghanistan
A United States envoy and the Taliban resumed negotiations Thursday on ending America's longest war.
Navy head coach takes blame for lost season
Navy has drifted into a gulf of gridiron mediocrity.
How multiple leadership failures contributed to a patient’s suicide at Florida VA hospital
Investigators found inadequate safety checks, missing security cameras and ignored warnings.
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