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Marine veteran gets 5 years for assaulting police at Capitol riot
Daniel Ray Caldwell, 51, pleaded guilty in September 2022 to assaulting law enforcement officers with a dangerous weapon.
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‘They’ll never be forgotten now’: Marine C-130 fallen get new memorial
Since 1965, eight C-130s and 43 C-130 Marine aircrew members have been lost.
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An undisclosed number of V-22 Ospreys across three services will halt operations until a component tied to the engine is replaced.
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2 Marine Raiders, cleared of homicide, get no punishment for drinking
A jury found that Gunnery Sgts. Josh Negron and Danny Draher had violated a lawful general order by consuming alcohol while deployed to Iraq.
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2 Marines found not guilty of homicide in Green Beret veteran’s death
Gunnery Sgts. Josh Negron and Danny Draher were acquitted on charges of involuntary manslaughter and negligent homicide.
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New Marine information command aims to sync up data operations
The Marine Corps recently activated a two-star command that it hopes will better coordinate its information operations.
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US military failed to detect previous spy balloons from China
Navy and Coast Guard ships are surrounding the wreckage from Saturday, working to recover debris.
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Military’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate lifted, but litigation lingers
COVID-19 vaccinations are no longer required for military personnel, but that hasn’t ended litigation over the issue.
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13 thoughts China’s balloon (probably) had while floating over America
"There’s been a lot of chatter about blowing me up lately. I’m a balloon. Technically I’m already blown up! HA!"
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Oracle exec: VA health records overhaul is only real option for vets
The company behind VA's controversial health records project insists the work can still be finished in a way that benefits veterans and taxpayers.
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13 thoughts China’s balloon (probably) had while floating over America
"There’s been a lot of chatter about blowing me up lately. I’m a balloon. Technically I’m already blown up! HA!"
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‘The Covenant’ trailer promises an agonizing Afghan translator story
“The Covenant” arrives in theaters in April.
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China balloon: Many questions about suspected spy in the sky
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Undisclosed number of Ospreys grounded until clutch-related part fixed
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US downs Chinese balloon, a flashpoint in US-China tensions
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