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Night vision goggles, weather likely factors in Marine helo crash

The CH-53 Super Stallion crashed Feb. 6, 2024, during a night flight when it hit a mountain near Pine Valley, California, killing all five Marines aboard.

By Tara Copp, AP

2 days ago

Marines save injured motorcyclist stranded in California desert

A man had been stranded for nearly two days after flipping his off-road motorcycle when a Marine helicopter crew spotted him.

7 weeks ago

Confusion over VA worker dismissals irks advocates, lawmakers

Department leaders have declined to provide more information on recent layoffs amid rumors of looming additional staff cuts.

By Leo Shane III

3 months ago

Lawmakers call for in-depth VA study on blast pressure injuries

The 10-year research plan would examine blast injuries among veterans and offer suggestions for treatments.

By Leo Shane III

5 months ago

US soldier who fled to North Korea will plead guilty to desertion

A U.S. Army private who fled to North Korea just over a year ago will plead guilty to desertion and other charges, including assaulting an officer.

8 months ago

Pentagon report shows what military jobs have highest suicide rates

A newly released report studied rates of suicide in the armed forces by military occupational specialty.

By Jonathan Lehrfeld

9 months ago