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How the green beret became the symbol of US Army Special Forces
The green beret is an enduring symbol of special forces.
By Sarah Sicard
Slain teen ‘loved life,’ mom says before Marine vet killer’s execution
Former Marine recruiter Thomas Edwin Loden Jr. initially had stopped to help the 16-year-old girl with a flat tire.
By Emily Wagster Pettus, The Associated Press
New film ‘Retrograde’ documents chaotic final months in Afghanistan
‘Retrograde’ an emotional documentary capturing the final months of the war in Afghanistan.
State wants execution date for ex-Marine recruiter convicted of murder
Thomas Edwin Loden Jr. was convicted in the 2000 rape and killing of a 16-year-old waitress.
Marine Raiders’ request to dismiss homicide charges denied by judge
Gunnery Sgts. Daniel Draher and Joshua Negron are next scheduled for a motion hearing on Sept. 27.
By Todd South
Victim’s mom tracked Marine veteran murder suspect in El Salvador
Surveillance video allegedly showed the vet grabbing his girlfriend by her neck and shoving her in an elevator, reports say.
Charges reinstated against corpsman in MARSOC homicide case
A three-judge panel reinstated charges against Chief Petty Officer Eric Gilmet following a July appellate hearing.
By Todd South
Judges hear appeal to reinstate charges against corpsman in MARSOC manslaughter case
Judges should deliver their decision in the coming weeks.
By Todd South
US service member is possible suspect in Syria base blast
A U.S. service member has been identified as a possible suspect in an April explosion that injured several U.S. troops at a base in eastern Syria.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Special ops leader issues warning over information warfare capabilities, funding
Though operational commitments keep U.S. Special Operations Command moving, progress comes down to affordability.
By Todd South
Former national security officials push to ease immigration for science experts
To help the U.S. better compete with China, a group of former national security officials is asking lawmakers to exempt immigrants with advanced science, technology, engineering and math degrees from green card caps.
By Joe Gould