Latest "Marine Corps veteran" stories

Marine’s adoption of Afghan orphan could be seen as abduction, US says

The U.S. government has warned a Virginia judge that allowing a U.S. Marine to keep an Afghan war orphan risks violating international law,

9 days ago

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

10 months ago

Marine pilot arrested in Australia treated as ‘high-risk’ prisoner

The Marine veteran's arrest came as Australia was investigating whether any of its former troops had trained Chinese military pilots.

By Irene Loewenson

10 months ago

For Elegance Bratton, a destiny realized in ‘The Inspection’

Some of the torturous drill sergeant-scenes will remind many of “Full Metal Jacket,” but “The Inspection” has more complicated things to say.

10 months ago

Funeral set for Marine vet, former judge Doug McCullough

Doug McCullough served more than 30 years in the Marine Corps, nearly all of them in the reserves, where he reached the rank of colonel.

10 months ago

Marine veteran advocates for LGBT equality in North Carolina

A Marine veteran's new challenge comes as chairman of Gaston County Democrats for Equality, a group representing members of the LGBT community related to political, social and equality issues.

By Janiya Winchester, The Gaston (N.C.) Gazette via AP

2 years ago