Fred Smith, FedEx founder and Marine Corps veteran, dies at 80
Before launching FedEx, Smith served two tours in Vietnam, where he was twice wounded and earned the Silver Star for combat valor.
By Military Times staff
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Marine’s lifesaving actions earn her an achievement medal
The Marine aided wounded motorists after spotting the aftermath of a multi-vehicle car crash in Virginia.
By Todd South
Marine vet’s prisoner swap needs to be quiet, Russia says
Washington offered Russia a deal that would bring home Marine veteran Paul Whelan and WNBA player Brittney Griner.
Navy and Marine Corps replacing faulty aircraft ejection seat components
No injuries or deaths have been reported due to the issue, according to the Navy.
By Diana Stancy
Son of Black Marine to receive father’s military service medal
James “Jimmy” Cook Jr., an Army veteran, will receive the Congressional Gold Medal on behalf of his father, who was one of the Montford Point Marines.
By Davarrick Turner, Knoxville News Sentinel
Marine veteran recognized for decades of smooth flying
Al Depto began his career as an aircraft mechanic and was presented with the Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award in June.
By Alan Olson, The Intelligencer
Marine veteran grows new business with microgreens
Veteran Ian Young said being in the Marines helped him develop the “self-management” he needed to run his own business full-time.
By Jillian Lynch, Daily News-Record
Marine’s actions during Afghanistan exit bring Bronze Star with combat ‘V’
As the bomb went off Cpl. Wyatt J. Wilson was thrown into the air as shrapnel filled his body.
By Todd South
Marines pause amphibious combat vehicle waterborne operations following rollover in California high surf
Marines aboard the two ACVs were able to evacuate and no injuries were reported.
By Todd South
How this Marine saw ‘information warfare’ evolve across combat deployments
An "information war-fighting" tool the then-young lieutenant used on patrol in Iraq in the mid-2000s? Beanie Babies.
By Todd South
Video of fatal 2017 Marine Osprey crash shows final moments before landing went horribly wrong
A follow-on investigation showed technical issues, not pilot error, as the cause of the crash.
By Todd South
New aerial defense system helps Marines blast simulated cruise missiles
The system would protect far-flung Marines as they strike enemy ships with missiles.
By Todd South