Marine drill instructor gets 10 years in prison for hazing Muslims and other recruits
U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Joseph A. Felix and his wife exit a courtroom after testimony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 31, 2017.
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‘He wasn’t making Marines. He was breaking Marines’
In this Tuesday, Oct., 31, 2017 photo, U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Joseph A. Felix, his wife, and his lawyers exit a courtroom after testimony at Camp Lejeune, N.C. Military prosecutors say the former Marine Corps drill instructor facing court-martial on charges including cruelty and maltreatment was "drunk on power" and targeted three Muslim recruits for abuse.
Marine drill instructor sentenced to 10 years for abusing recruits
In this Tuesday, Oct., 31, 2017 photo, U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Joseph A. Felix, his wife, and his lawyers exit a courtroom after testimony at Camp Lejeune, N.C. Military prosecutors say the former Marine Corps drill instructor facing court-martial on charges including cruelty and maltreatment was "drunk on power" and targeted three Muslim recruits for abuse.
One of the “Chosin Few” recalls the Battle of Chosin Reservoir during the Korean War
On November 10th 1775, the Continental Marines, now known as the Marine Corp, was established. Marines played central roles in many of the conflicts our nation has been involved in.
Marine Corps birthday draws Decatur crowd
Veterans gathered at Woody's Bar in Decatur to support the 242nd birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps. This event put a focus on the family that makes up the Marines.
The Latest: Abusive drill instructor sentenced to 10 years
A Marine Corps drill instructor has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for abusing young recruits, especially Muslims, one of whom killed himself. The eight-man jury at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, on Friday also sentenced Gunnery Sgt.
Jury deciding sentence for abusive Marine drill instructor
A Marine Corps jury on Friday is deciding whether a drill instructor should be sentenced to military prison time for choking, punching and otherwise tormenting recruits, especially Muslims, one of whom eventually hurled himself to his death down a stairwell. The eight-man jury at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, also could sentence Gunnery Sgt.
Alaska lawmaker sees financial boon in refuge drilling
The sanctuary of the small-town Texas church where a gunman carried out a massacre will be turned into a temporary memorial for the more than two dozen victims. A Marine Corps drill instructor was convicted by a military jury of physically abusing young recruits, sometimes while drunk, and focusing his fury on three Muslim-American military volunteers.
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10 great places to honor the military on Veterans Day
Veterans Day should be more than an excuse for a day off work, says retired Marine Maj. Gen. Bob Dickerson.
Jury weighs sentence for abusive Marine drill instructor
A Marine Corps jury on Friday decides whether a drill instructor convicted of abusing young recruits should be sentenced to military prison time. The eight-man jury at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, also could sentence Gunnery Sgt.
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Veterans and God’s healing love
A Christian Science perspective: We can trust in God's tender, healing, infinite love, unimpeded by time and space, to reach veterans in need. Various countries around the world have their own unique ways to honor their veterans - men and women who have expressed courage, strength, selflessness, and great love in service to their country.
Marine drill instructor convicted of abusing recruits
A Marine Corps drill instructor was convicted by a military jury of physically abusing young recruits, sometimes while drunk, and focusing his fury on three Muslim-American military volunteers. The eight-man jury at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, determined Thursday that Gunnery Sgt.
The Latest: Jury convicts Marine drill instructor of abuse
The Latest on the court-martial of a Marine Corps drill instructor on charges including cruelty and maltreatment of recruits : A military jury has convicted a Marine Corps drill instructor of abusing young recruits and then lying about his actions to investigators. The eight-man jury at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, decided Thursday that Gunnery Sgt.
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Danica Roem, a transgender woman whose defeat of an outspoken, socially conservative lawmaker has made news around the world, is just one of several women who made history in this week's Virginia elections. Eight children and teenagers were among the more than two dozen killed in Sunday's shooting at First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs.
Trump optimistic on trade, North Korea after China talks
Trump is on a five-country trip through Asia traveling to... . Children wave U.S. and Chinese flags as President Donald Trump arrives at Beijing Airport, Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017, in Beijing, China.
Marine Corps drill instructor abuse case going to jury
A military jury begins deliberating whether a Marine Corps drill instructor accused of beating new recruits and targeting Muslim-Americans did his job despite accounts of aggression against young troops. The eight-man jury at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, starts deliberating Thursday whether Gunnery Sgt.
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Paisley and Underwood are celebrating their 10-year anniversary as ... . FILE - In this Nov. 6, 2013 file photo, hosts Brad Paisley, left, and Carrie Underwood appear at the 47th Annual CMA Awards in Nashville, Tenn.
West Seattle Marines: Celebrate the Corps’ 242nd birthday Friday
The night before Veterans Day , it's the 242nd birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps - founded by an Act of Congress on November 10, 1775 - and Marine veteran Tim McConnell is organizing an informal celebration: I am seeing if there are any other Marines in the area that want to get together this Friday for an informal celebration of the Marine Corps birthday. The usual Marine Corps birthday is a very formal ball, and is full of pomp and circumstance and formalities that I don't have the time or energy to be a part of.