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Retired general’s testimony links contractor to Abu Ghraib abuses
An Army general who investigated prisoner abuse at Abu Ghraib has testified that a civilian contractor instructed prison guards to “soften up” detainees.
Watch Marines blow up bridge, as practice for hindering enemy forces
The bridge on a Navy-owned island in California had rusted to the point of being susceptible to collapse. That gave Marines a rare training opportunity.
San Diego Marine base ‘not suitable’ for homeless camp, colonel says
World War II-era live-fire ranges contain unexploded ordnance, and current live-fire training nearby would pose its own risks, the base commander said.
Marine drill instructor accused of peeping on recruit in porta-potty
Female recruits claimed the drill instructor asked them if their “hot moms or sisters” were coming to graduation and made some recruits do his laundry.
California Marine Corps bases weather Tropical Storm Hilary
The Marine Corps halted an exercise at Twentynine Palms, California, in anticipation of Tropical Storm Hilary.
In 1st, Sikh man graduates from Marine boot camp with turban, beard
“I’m proud to demonstrate that wearing a turban or a beard does not make me any different or less of a Marine," Pfc. Jaskirat Singh said.
Military police find missing teen in barracks at Marine Corps base
Military officials say a 14-year-old girl reported missing from her San Diego home was found in the barracks at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton.
New mascot for San Diego Marine recruit depot has big paws to fill
There’s a new top dog at the Marine Corps’ West Coast boot camp.
San Diego politician, a Marine vet, will resign amid assault lawsuit
Some veterans are outraged at what they see as San Diego County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher's wielding of post-traumatic stress for political purposes.
Did Marines really damage a San Diego zoo ride? Here’s what we know
Testimony in a command investigation questions the narrative that four Marines damaged the ride.
Auctioned revolver nets nearly $1M. Previous owner: Theodore Roosevelt
A Smith & Wesson revolver belonging to former President Theodore Roosevelt fetched a handsome price.
By Jon Simkins