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V-22 Osprey at risk of more ‘catastrophic’ mishaps, Navy review finds
Following major mishaps, the military’s first tiltrotor aircraft program must take “immediate and decisive action” to avoid more loss, a review found.
No more quarantine for Marine recruits about to start boot camp
The Corps had been considering keeping the quarantine long after the COVID-19 pandemic ended to help fight off “recruit crud.”
By Philip Athey
7 Marines still hospitalized weeks after Kabul airport suicide bombing
Two are in critical but stable condition; five are in serious but stable condition.
By Philip Athey
$2K reward for tips after Marine veteran shot, dog stolen
A Marine veteran in Denver was shot and his was dog stolen.
Second largest federal insurer launches vaccination reward program
Federal employees insured under a GEHA plan could receive $75 for proof of their vaccination status.
By Jessie Bur
US pulls missile defenses in Saudi Arabia amid Yemen attacks
The U.S. has removed its most advanced missile defense system and Patriot batteries from Saudi Arabia.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press
Study criticizes post-9/11 reliance on war-zone contractors
Up to half of the $14 trillion spent by the Pentagon since 9/11 went to for-profit defense contractors, a new study found.
War in Afghanistan ended much as it began ― with U.S. Marines defending a runway
After watching the events of Sept. 11, 2001, unfold on televisions in bars and on ship, the Marines of the 15th MEU knew they were going to war.
By Philip Athey
29 Purple Hearts approved, 12 pending for Marines and corpsman who defended Kabul airport
The 11 Marines and corpsman who died in the attack also have had combat action ribbons approved. Others are still pending.
By Philip Athey
Corps identifies deceased Parris Island Marine recruit
The company Anthony Munoz was with had just started day one of recruit training.
By Philip Athey