The Latest: Trump defends decision to pull troops from Syria
In this Sept. 10, 2018, photo released by the U.S. Marines, Marines with Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, fire mortars from an undisclosed location in Syria.
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Seniors reunite with Marines who saved them from fire
"These people have been through a traumatic event," said Capt. Gregory. "It is so sad right before the holidays but I'm just honored that we get to serve them again and give them food and put a smile on their face."
Mattis pushes closer ties to Vietnam amid tension with China
By making a rare second trip this year to Vietnam, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis is signaling how intensively the Trump administration is trying to counter China's military assertiveness by cozying up to smaller nations in the region that share American wariness about Chinese intentions. The visit beginning Tuesday also shows how far U.S.-Vietnamese relations have advanced since the tumultuous years of the Vietnam War.
US Marines leader in Australia replaced over alcohol charge
In this image made from video on April 23, 2018, U.S. Marine Col. James Schnelle, 48, speaks during an event in Darwin, Australia.
Milton woman wins Wisconsin Woman Veteran of the Year
The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs named U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Kim Graff of Milton as the 2018 Wisconsin Woman Veteran of the Year. The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs named U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Kim Graff of Milton as the 2018 Wisconsin Woman Veteran of the Year.
Williams to attend Shawnee Island dedication
Twitter/Woody Williams Hershel Woodrow "Woody" Williams, a World War II Medal of Honor Recipient, will be a special guest at the grand opening and dedication ceremony of the City of Logan's Shawnee Island project on Monday, Oct. 22. Twitter/Woody Williams Hershel Woodrow "Woody" Williams, a World War II Medal of Honor Recipient, will be a special ... (more)
Cherry Point housing feels affects of Florence Updated at
Hurricane Florence was named one of the worst storms ever by Havelock officials, and recovery continues -- including for Cherry Point. Of the nearly 6,000 houses leased by American Marine Corps Communities in N.C., 1,538 are located on Cherry Point.
What’s in a Name Change? For Those Saying U.S.M.C.A., a Mouthful
President Trump has long wielded the word "Nafta" like an epithet, deriding the North American Free Trade Agreement as the worst trade deal in history. So when he renamed it the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement - or U.S.M.C.A. - this week, he may have short-circuited attempts to criticize the new deal.
Getting There: Airlines experience nosedive in pilots
Regional U.S. air carriers have begun canceling fights and eliminating service to smaller cities due to a shortage in pilots. Regional U.S. air carriers have begun canceling fights and eliminating service to smaller cities due to a shortage in pilots.
Should a Scientist Run NASA?
I got a little excited the first time I met then-Administrator Charlie Bolden in 2012! I did take a proper picture after, but this is just so good! With every President comes a new NASA administrator, and the current admin, Jim Bridenstine, has raised a number of eyebrows. The strongest reaction to Bridenstine's appointment comes from his lack of a science background, though more recent reports say he has changed his mind on climate change and does believe humans are responsible and can curb the effects we're having on the planet.
Incredible photographs give a glimpse into life of the Royal Navy
Is there a THIRD woman? Stormy Daniels' lawyer Michael Avenatti claims he is representing a client with 'credible information' about Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and will be 'demanding the opportunity to testify' From training exercises to expeditions in the North Pole and happy family reunions: Incredible photographs give a glimpse into life of the Royal Navy Amazing photographs taken by Royal Navy photographers give a glimpse into the daily work carried out by members of the force. From Royal Marines practicing alongside the Navy in embarkation drills to emotional homecomings after a voyage at sea these images released by the Ministry of Defense show every aspect of life in the Navy.
History in ceiling: Woman tries to find owner of lost Vietnam War era photos
Homeowner Monique Bourassa Fuchs says renovators found an envelope hidden in the ceiling insulation of her kitchen filled with black and white photos of Marines and a letter signed by the late FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover. Homeowner Monique Bourassa Fuchs says renovators found an envelope hidden in the ceiling insulation of her kitchen filled with black and white photos of Marines and a letter signed by the late FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover.
Donald Trump heads to Carolinas to look at Hurricane Florence damage
WASHINGTON His disaster response operation under scrutiny, President Donald Trump pledged complete federal assistance Wednesday to areas of the Carolinas hit hard by floods after Hurricane Florence. "The money will come as fast as you need it," Trump told officials during a briefing at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point in the southeastern part of North Carolina.
Scrapping Kavanaugha s appointment means a the end of civilizationa
Judge Robert Bork used to tell a prescient and darkly humorous story about watching Clarence Thomas' Senate confirmation hearings - etched in pre-hashtag history as the "Thomas-Hill hearings," in homage to Anita Hill's role as the Left's heroic accuser. As he viewed Thomas' "high-tech lynching" in horror, Bork recalled, a friend of his, the iconic Irving Kristol, approached and asked him what was happening.
Fearsome new stage begins as Florence floods inland rivers
As the death toll from Florence mounted and hundreds of people were pulled from flooded homes, North Carolina is bracing for what could be the next stage of a still-unfolding disaster: widespread, catastrophic river flooding. After blowing ashore as a hurricane with 90 mph winds, Florence virtually parked itself much of the weekend atop the Carolinas as it pulled warm water from the ocean and hurled it onshore.
Day One of the Texas Panhandle Honor Flight
Today they visited the National Museum of the Marine Corps, the World War II, and met with Texas Senator Ted Cruz. Sen. Ted Cruz meets with the Veterans from the Texas Panhandle Honor Flight.
East Coast military bases brace for Florence
In this photo released by the U.S. Marine Corps, recruits at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., prepare to evacuate to Marine Corps Logistic Base Albany following an evacuation order directed by Brig. Gen. James Glynn, the depot's commanding general, Tuesday, Sept.
The Latest: Trump declares state of emergency in Virginia
The Latest on Hurricane Florence : 3:30 p.m. President Donald Trump says the safety of the American people is his "absolute highest priority" as Hurricane Florence takes aim at portions of the East Coast. Trump was being briefed by the head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency in the Oval Office on Tuesday.
Hurricane Florence forces military to flee major bases in South Carolina, Virginia
Marines retreat from legendary training base at Parris Island, South Carolina, as Florence advances. The mandatory evacuation began at noon Tuesday.
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