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As Marines continue to search for F-35 after ‘mishap,’ officials order 2-day stand-down for all jets

Monday, September 18 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Marine Corps acting commandant, Eric Smith, on Monday issued a two-day stand-down to take place at some point this week for all aviation units both inside and outside of the United States, a spokesman told ABC News.The move was made in... Read More.

3 Marines found dead in vehicle in North Carolina died from carbon monoxide poisoning: Sheriff

Wednesday, July 26 by ABC News

(WILMINGTON, N.C.) -- The three Marines who were found dead inside a vehicle in North Carolina died from carbon monoxide poisoning, the Pender County Sheriff’s Office said in a press release.Autopsies were performed Wednesday and the medical examiner determined that all three deaths are consistent... Read More.

3 Marines found dead in vehicle in North Carolina identified

Tuesday, July 25 by ABC News

(WILMINGTON, N.C.) -- The Marine Corps has identified the three Marines who were found dead inside a vehicle in North Carolina over the weekend.Camp Lejeune identified the men as Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Merax C. Dockery, 23, from Pottawatomie, Oklahoma, Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ivan... Read More.

Whelan family, Biden officials mark anniversary of former Marine’s detention in Russia

Thursday, December 29 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Marking the four-year anniversary of Paul Whelan's detention in Russia, the Biden administration vowed on Wednesday to continue efforts to bring the former Marine home.Whelan is serving a 16-year sentence at a Russian penal colony for espionage charges that the United States... Read More.

Efforts launched to recover the history and identities of the nation’s first Black marines

Friday, November 11 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Mallorie Berger said she always knew her late grandfather, Private Mauricio Burns, was a U.S. veteran. But it wasn't until last year she learned about his historic legacy."Something clicked. Something led me to believe that, you know what, I think, Papa... Read More.

Son of former MLB player Steve Sax among 5 Marines killed in training flight crash

Saturday, June 11 by ABC News

(CALIFORNIA) -- The son of former MLB player Steve Sax was one of five Marines killed when their military aircraft crashed during routine flight training this week, the family confirmed Saturday.Capt. John J. Sax, 33, and four other Marines from the 3rd Marine Aircraft... Read More.

5 Marines dead after military aircraft crashes in Southern California desert

Thursday, June 9 by ABC News

(GLAMIS, Calif.) -- Five Marines are dead after their military aircraft crashed in a remote, desert area of Southern California on Wednesday, authorities said.The downed aircraft, an MV-22B Osprey, belonged to the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, which is based at Marine Corps Air Station... Read More.

Biden ‘may have saved Trevor’s life’: Former Marine’s family speaks out

Friday, April 29 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Trevor Reed's family said President Joe Biden may have saved their son's life, doing everything he could to bring Reed home, in their first interview since seeing their son on U.S. soil."Ultimately it was President Biden," Joey Reed, Trevor Reed's father,... Read More.

2 Marines killed, 17 injured in rollover crash near Camp Lejeune; driver charged with death by motor vehicle

Wednesday, January 19 by ABC News

(JACKSONVILLE, N.C.) -- Two Marines have been killed and more than a dozen injured in a rollover accident Wednesday near Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, North Carolina, according to officials.Seventeen Marines were injured in the accident after they were ejected from the back of the... Read More.

‘Multiple casualties’ in rollover crash involving Marines from Camp Lejeune