From left: Staff Sgt. Maximo Alexander Flores, 27, Lt. Col. Kevin R. Herrmann, 38, Cpl. Daniel E. Baker, 21, Cpl. William C. Ross, 21, and Maj. James M. Brophy, 36, were killed when their KC-130J collided with an F/A-18 on Dec. 6.

'Eternally missed’: Marines identify 5 KC-130J crew members killed in midair collision off Japanese coast

The lone survivor in the tragic midair collision has since been released from the hospital and Corps officials have not released the Marine’s name.

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The VA actually spent money — and years — on a scientific study to tell us daily drinking is unhealthy
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Happy holidays, Seaman Timmy! No more confinement on bread and water for you
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Lone survivor in Marine Corps midair collision off Japanese coast released from the hospital
Six Marines were killed following a tragic air mishap between an F/A-18 and KC-130J.
Shadowy special ops sea bases are a ‘gap we know we have and we’re working on,’ Navy secretary says
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A heartwarming video is prompting this legendary superhero to attend the carrier Truman’s homecoming
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Melania Trump makes first lady history with ride in Osprey aircraft
Melania Trump made history Wednesday by flying in a V-22 Osprey aircraft during a visit to a pair of military bases.
Trump says military could build border wall, but Democrats push back
A day after President Trump threatened to have the military build his border wall with Mexico, a Democratic lawmaker is threatening to block such a move — with Republican help.
Melania Trump gives gifts at Marine Corps Reserve toy drive
Melania Trump highlighted the spirit of giving Tuesday by sorting toys and making Christmas cards for an annual toy drive held by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve.

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Army indirect fire infantrymen operate the M121 120 mm mortar system during live-fire training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Nov. 19, 2018. (Alejandro Peña/Air Force)

Best pics of the week: Dec. 2, 2018

Two F-35C Lightning II aircraft attached to the Argonauts of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147, stationed at Naval Air Station Lemoore, fly in formation for a photo exercise over the California desert on Nov. 16, 2018. (Chief Mass Communication Specialist Shannon E. Renfroe/Navy)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jamar Jackson, a United States Air Force Honor Guard ceremonial guardsman, marches in the Veterans Day Parade in New York on Nov. 11, 2018. The Honor Guard performed in the parade to honor veterans and to inspire, recruit and retain future airmen. (Airman 1st Class Michael S. Murphy/Air Force)

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Soldiers assigned to the U.S. Army Drill Team, 4th Battalion, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) perform after the conclusion of the 4th Annual Philadelphia Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 4, 2018. (Army)

Best pics of the week: Nov. 11, 2018

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Commands have various events to launch their local Combined Federal Campaign pledge drives, held at various times between now and Jan. 11. Here, a tug-of-war tournament helped kick off the local 2017 Combined Federal Campaign charity pledge drive at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 13, 2017. (Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Marine Corps)

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