Marine in helicopter unit dies in ‘routine’ operations in CaliforniaThe Marine was part of Marine Light Attack Helicopter Training Squadron 303, which trains pilots to fly the AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom helicopters.By Irene Loewenson17 hours ago
Pentagon anti-fentanyl efforts face operational challenges: watchdog An assessment of the Pentagon's efforts to disrupt drug traffickers comes as the number of U.S. overdoses involving synthetic opioids continues to climb.By Zamone Perez7 days ago
Veterans sentenced for role in $65 million insurance fraud schemeTwo members of a scheme to bilk a military health care program out of more than $65 million received sentences in federal court.By Jonathan Lehrfeld9 days ago
Chinese national detained after breaking onto Marine base in CaliforniaA chief patrol agent with the Border Patrol said the man was in the country illegally.By Irene Loewenson3 weeks ago
2 leaders fired from Marines’ West Coast infantry school on same dayThe commanding officer of the School of Infantry–West and the commanding officer of the school’s Reconnaissance Training Company were fired March 8.By Irene Loewenson5 weeks ago
California Marine unit loses M110 sniper rifleBattalion Landing Team 1/5 reported the rifle unaccounted for “following a Joint Light Tactical Vehicle movement."By Irene Loewenson6 weeks ago