Slain Marine’s family ‘let down’ by killer’s 8-year sentence
Cpl. Jesse Thomas Bopp pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the 2023 shooting of a fellow Marine, 19-year-old Lance Cpl. Austin Schwenk.
By Riley Ceder
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A Marine’s legacy as first Puerto Rican Medal of Honor recipient
Pfc. Fernando Garcia is the only Puerto Rican Marine to have received the award.
By Jon Guttman
How a 12-year-old tricked the Navy into letting him fight in WWII
Calvin Graham enlisted at 12 but was discharged when his real age was discovered.
By Sarah Sicard
Smedley Butler, American empire & war profiteering subject of new book
The career of Marine Smedley Butler, early American empire and business in warfare.
By Todd South
Muslim Americans as likely to join military as other groups, poll says
Despite being less likely to hold U.S. citizenship compared to other groups, answers by Muslim respondents indicated a high willingness to serve.
1944 Marine ‘Mosquito Bowl’ defines football, courage, duty
The author, Buzz Bissinger, is known for his bestseller about high school football, “Friday Night Lights.”
ABC’s ‘Our America’ docuseries to showcase the Montford Point Marines
The Montford Point Marines fought valiantly in a number of Pacific theater campaigns.
By J.D. Simkins
Venezuelan government defends detaining Marine veteran for 2 years
Marine veteran Matthew Heath was arrested in 2020 and accused of being a terrorist and spying for then-President Donald Trump.
Marine Raiders’ request to dismiss homicide charges denied by judge
Gunnery Sgts. Daniel Draher and Joshua Negron are next scheduled for a motion hearing on Sept. 27.
By Todd South
Bill would make it easier for vets to get jobs in Merchant Marine
Supporters say the move could help veterans get well-paying jobs with the service.
Army, Marines declare Joint Air-to-Ground Missile ready for production
The U.S. Army and Marine Corps' Joint Air-to-Ground Missile has been cleared for full-rate production.
By Jen Judson
Grit & drive: The story of the Marine Corps’ 1st Black 4-star general
In comparison, the Air Force had promoted Daniel “Chappie” James to four-star general in 1975.
By Todd South