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VMI alum identified as one of five killed in California helicopter crash
Read full article: VMI alum identified as one of five killed in California helicopter crashA Virginia Military Institute alum was identified Friday as one of five Marines killed during a helicopter crash in San Diego, California.
US military may put armed troops on commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz to stop Iran seizures
Read full article: US military may put armed troops on commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz to stop Iran seizuresThe U.S. military is considering putting armed personnel on commercial ships traveling through the Strait of Hormuz, in what would be an unheard of action aimed at stopping Iran from seizing and harassing civilian vessels.
'The Few. The Proud' aren't so few: Marines recruiting surges while other services struggle
Read full article: 'The Few. The Proud' aren't so few: Marines recruiting surges while other services struggleMarine Corps leaders say they'll make their recruiting goal this year, at a time when the active-duty Army, Navy and Air Force expect to fall short.
U.S. Marine gets 12 years for cross-border drug smuggling
Read full article: U.S. Marine gets 12 years for cross-border drug smugglingA former Marine who helped smuggle drugs for years from Mexico into the U.S. and even tried to get a song written about his exploits has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison.
U.S. Department of Defense identifies all 13 service members killed in Kabul airport bombing
Read full article: U.S. Department of Defense identifies all 13 service members killed in Kabul airport bombingThe U.S. Department of Defense has identified all 13 service members who were killed in a suicide bombing outside of Kabul’s airport.