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Military recruiting rebounds after several tough years, but challenges remain
Read full article: Military recruiting rebounds after several tough years, but challenges remainThe Army, Air Force, Marine Corps and Space Force say they will all meet their recruiting goals by the end of this month and the Navy will come very close.
‘If I die tomorrow, I ain’t got no regrets’: Georgia Vietnam veteran shares harrowing story for the first time
Read full article: ‘If I die tomorrow, I ain’t got no regrets’: Georgia Vietnam veteran shares harrowing story for the first timeA Vietnam veteran from Waycross, Georgia is sharing his story for the first time.
Families of Marines killed in 2022 Osprey crash sue aircraft manufacturers Boeing, Bell, Rolls Royce
Read full article: Families of Marines killed in 2022 Osprey crash sue aircraft manufacturers Boeing, Bell, Rolls RoyceFamilies of four of the five Marines killed when their Osprey crashed in California in June of 2022 have filed a federal lawsuit alleging that the aircraft's manufacturers failed to address known mechanical failures that led to the deaths.
Military's Ospreys are cleared to return to flight, 3 months after latest fatal crash in Japan
Read full article: Military's Ospreys are cleared to return to flight, 3 months after latest fatal crash in JapanJapan says it'll join the U.S. military in returning its Ospreys to flight following the deaths of eight U.S. service members in a crash there in November.
South Korean Olympic chief defends move to send athletes to train at military camp
Read full article: South Korean Olympic chief defends move to send athletes to train at military campSouth Korea’s Olympic chief has defended a decision to send hundreds of athletes to a military camp next week as part of preparations for the 2024 Games in Paris.
South Korea Olympic committee pushes athletes to attend navy boot camp, triggering rebukes
Read full article: South Korea Olympic committee pushes athletes to attend navy boot camp, triggering rebukesSouth Korea's Olympic committee is pushing to send hundreds of athletes to a navy training center to enhance their mental toughness ahead of the Paris Olympics.
Jill Biden and military kids sort toys the White House donated to the Marine Corps Reserve program
Read full article: Jill Biden and military kids sort toys the White House donated to the Marine Corps Reserve programJill Biden and military kids are sorting toys donated by the White House to the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program.
The Army is launching a sweeping overhaul of its recruiting to reverse enlistment shortfalls
Read full article: The Army is launching a sweeping overhaul of its recruiting to reverse enlistment shortfallsThe Army is launching a sweeping overhaul of its recruiting to focus more on young people who've spent time in college or are job hunting early in their careers.
Officials find debris from F-35 fighter jet that crashed in South Carolina after pilot ejected
Read full article: Officials find debris from F-35 fighter jet that crashed in South Carolina after pilot ejectedThe crash site for a stealth fighter jet that went missing during the weekend after its pilot ejected has been located in rural South Carolina after the military asked the public for help finding an aircraft built to elude detection.
Search on for a missing Marine Corps fighter jet in South Carolina after pilot safely ejects
Read full article: Search on for a missing Marine Corps fighter jet in South Carolina after pilot safely ejectsA Marine Corps pilot safely ejected from a fighter jet over South Carolina and the search for his missing aircraft was focused on two lakes near North Charleston.
'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.
Jill Biden hosts military chefs crowned 'Chopped' champs for guest stint in White House Navy Mess
Read full article: Jill Biden hosts military chefs crowned 'Chopped' champs for guest stint in White House Navy MessTwo military chefs crowned champions on the Food Network's “Chopped” have been cooking up their specialties in the White House Navy Mess.
Their husbands died of cancer after serving at Camp Lejeune, which had toxic water. Now they are fighting for justice
Read full article: Their husbands died of cancer after serving at Camp Lejeune, which had toxic water. Now they are fighting for justiceTwo Jacksonville women are on a mission to get justice for their husbands after both men died of cancer.
Highly decorated Marine officer nominated to be next commandant
Read full article: Highly decorated Marine officer nominated to be next commandantPresident Joe Biden has nominated a highly decorated Marine officer who's been involved in the transformation of the force to be the next commandant of the Marine Corps.
US, Japan poised to agree on shift in Marine unit on Okinawa
Read full article: US, Japan poised to agree on shift in Marine unit on OkinawaTop national security officials from the United States and Japan are expected to agree to changes in the joint defense posture this week as the two nations confront rising threats from North Korea and increasing aggressiveness from China.
US Army misses recruiting goal; other services squeak by
Read full article: US Army misses recruiting goal; other services squeak byThe Army fell about 15,000 soldiers — or 25% — short of its recruitment goal this year, despite a frantic effort to make up the widely expected gap in a year when all the military services struggled in a tight jobs market to find young people willing and fit to enlist.
Navy censures 5 in deadly sinking of amphibious vehicle
Read full article: Navy censures 5 in deadly sinking of amphibious vehicleThe Navy has issued letters of censure to three Marine and two Navy officers in connection with the sinking of an amphibious assault vehicle off the Southern California coast in 2020.
No deaths from 2nd military aircraft crash in 2 days
Read full article: No deaths from 2nd military aircraft crash in 2 daysAuthorities say a second military aircraft crashed and everyone on board survived near the California desert site where a Marine Osprey aircraft went down a day earlier, killing all five people aboard.
Florida mom channels grief into fight against veteran suicides
Read full article: Florida mom channels grief into fight against veteran suicidesJanos “John” Lutz was 19 when he enlisted in the Marine Corps out of high school, aiming to do his part for his country in the aftermath of the 911 terrorist attacks.
Relatives: Former US Marine killed while fighting in Ukraine
Read full article: Relatives: Former US Marine killed while fighting in UkraineRelatives say a 22-year-old former U.S. Marine has been killed alongside Ukrainian forces in the war with Russia, in the first known death of an American citizen fighting in Ukraine.
Across services, troops face discipline for refusing vaccine
Read full article: Across services, troops face discipline for refusing vaccineU.S. officials say all of the military services have now begun disciplinary actions and discharges for troops who have refused to get the mandated coronavirus vaccine, with as many as 20,000 unvaccinated forces at risk of being removed from service.
Ret. Army general says despite ‘strategic failure,’ Afghanistan evacuation an ‘incredible accomplishment’
Read full article: Ret. Army general says despite ‘strategic failure,’ Afghanistan evacuation an ‘incredible accomplishment’American forces have left Afghanistan. The United States has completed an unmatched evacuation from the country.
US airlifts aid to Haiti to reach areas hardest hit by quake
Read full article: US airlifts aid to Haiti to reach areas hardest hit by quakeU.S. military aircraft are ferrying food, tarps and other material into southern Haiti amid a shift in the international relief effort to focus on helping people hit by the recent earthquake to make it through hurricane season.
Marine Corps officer arrested for assault in Jan. 6 riot
Read full article: Marine Corps officer arrested for assault in Jan. 6 riotProsecutors say an active-duty Marine Corps officer seen on camera scuffling with a police officer and helping other members of the pro-Trump mob force their way into the Capitol on Jan. 6 has been charged in the riot.
Marine Corps veteran & family move in to mortgage-free home in Fernandina Beach
Read full article: Marine Corps veteran & family move in to mortgage-free home in Fernandina BeachFERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. – A Marine Corps veteran and his family are now putting down roots in Fernandina Beach. Bradley Thomas and his family were surprised with keys to a brand new, mortgage-free and fully furnished home on Veteran’s Day. It’s was all thanks to Maxwell House, which worked in partnership with Operation Finally Home. “We couldn’t think of a better recipient,” said Rusty Carroll, the executive director of Operation Finally Home. AdThen, a military nonprofit helped him land a job, and he found a new purpose.
5 sisters from two families graduate Marine Corps training together
Read full article: 5 sisters from two families graduate Marine Corps training togetherPARRIS ISLAND, S.C. – Sisters by blood, now sisters-in-arms. Two sets of sisters graduated from Marine Corps training together this weekend, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. said. After deciding to join the Marine Corps, her sister Amber, 22, made the decision to enlist as well. The two will not be attending Marine Combat Training together, however, Ashley suffered a hip fracture prior to graduation and will be remaining on the island while she heals. The three other sisters, Maria, 21, identical twins Melissa and Vanessa, 22, were also in the ROTC program exploring their options of different branches, but it was their younger sister who first spoke with a Marine Corps recruiter.
Marine general has COVID after Pentagon meeting
Read full article: Marine general has COVID after Pentagon meetingRay attended the Joint Chiefs meeting Friday in the so-called Tank — the classified meeting room in the Pentagon. Officials said that is where most of the military leaders were exposed to him, but he also had other meetings with officials. The Marine Corps remains operationally ready to answer the Nation’s call.”The news of the positive tests has stunned officials at the Pentagon. Overall, more than 47,000 service members have tested positive for the virus, as of Monday; 625 have been hospitalized and eight have died. According to officials, the military leaders were negative at that time, and they will continue to be tested in the coming days.
National Naval Officers Association makes Positively Jax difference for military families, community
Read full article: National Naval Officers Association makes Positively Jax difference for military families, communityJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Chapter of the National Naval Officers Association is making a “Positively Jax” difference. This organization supports the nation’s military sea services, including the Navy, Marine Corps and the Coast Guard. But this corps of dedicated active duty, reserve and retired officers, midshipmen and members of NROTC are very active in the community. Of course, they support operation readiness for the sea services, but they also support local schools and students. This year, the group delivered school supplies, book bags, hand sanitizer, masks and cleaning supplies to Northwestern Legends Elementary and Pine Forest Elementary School.
Charges dropped for 6 more Jacksonville protesters accused of unlawful assembly
Read full article: Charges dropped for 6 more Jacksonville protesters accused of unlawful assemblyJACKSONVILLE, Fla. The State Attorneys Office has dropped charges against six more protesters from the first weekend of demonstrations in downtown Jacksonville following the death of George Floyd. Coricia Campbell, Joshua Lunford, Carly Griffith, August Jhai, James Pohlscheid and Nina Franklin were all charged with unlawful assembly on May 30. Cellphone video showed that Campbell, a Marine Corps veteran, was peacefully sitting in the street in front of the Florida Theater before she was dragged off and arrested by the Jacksonville Sheriffs Office. Earlier this month, the State Attorney dropped charges against 50 people arrested for unlawful assembly May 31. Some of them filed have filed a federal lawsuit against JSO.
Masks on Leatherneck Square: Virus changes Marine training
Read full article: Masks on Leatherneck Square: Virus changes Marine trainingKatheryn Hunter, a Marine drill instructor at Parris Island Recruit Depot in South Carolina, poses for a photo on May 27, 2020. In ways big and small, the virus is impacting training at the Marine Corps' Parris Island Recruit Depot and across the military. (AP Photo/Lolita Baldor)PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. The booming shouts of the rain-soaked Marine recruits echo across Leatherneck Square training field, barely muffled by their masks. But in ways big and small, the virus is impacting training at the Marine Corps' Parris Island Recruit Depot and across the military. Marine recruits go to either Parris Island or to Camp Pendleton in southern California, for 13 weeks of training.
Officer’s husband pleads not guilty in burglary plot
Read full article: Officer’s husband pleads not guilty in burglary plotJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Marine Corps recruiter and husband of a Jacksonville police officer charged in a burglary of the estranged couple’s home pleaded not guilty Wednesday to felony charges in the case. He’s out on bond while awaiting prosecution on criminal solicitation, burglary and auto theft charges. The acquaintance told police that Bego mentioned there were guns inside the home and where her patrol car keys could be found. Her patrol car was missing along with her agency-issued police gear and three firearms. Each is charged with armed burglary and motor vehicle theft.
Week of Valor kicks off with Salute to Veterans Run
Read full article: Week of Valor kicks off with Salute to Veterans RunJacksonville will honor the men and women who serve America on Monday during the annual Veterans Day Parade. Nearly 600 runners participated in the Salute to Veterans Run on Sunday morning, kicking off the Week of Valor. If you plan to attend the Veterans Day Parade on Monday, this handy guide should help answer your questions:What you'll seeBoth veterans and active-duty military members will be honored during the Veterans Day Parade. Where to watchThe parade kicks off around 11 a.m. downtown along East Bay Street near the intersection of A. Philip Randolph Boulevard. The parade continues down Bay to Newnan Street, onto Independent Street and ends at the Prime Osborn Convention Center.