Tag: Marine Corps

Searchers have recovered the body of a pilot whose Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet crashed off Japan on Wednesday. (Marine photo)

National Security

US Marine pilot dies in Hornet crash off Japan

Jamie McIntyre · December 8, 2016 8:36 pm

Glenn's long career in the military, science and politics began in the 1940s. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)

Former astronaut and senator John Glenn, 95, hospitalized

Anna Giaritelli · December 7, 2016 9:39 pm

The Marine Corps is making progress to improve its aviation readiness issues, the commandant of the service said following an F/A-18 Hornet crash off the coast of Japan. (Lance Cpl. Ashley E. Santy/Marine Corps photo)

National Security

Marine leader after crash: Progress being made on aviation readiness

Jacqueline Klimas · December 7, 2016 4:27 pm

John Kelly to Lead Homeland Security

Michael Warren · December 7, 2016 4:00 pm

Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Robert B. Neller said Wednesday that the additional active-duty Marines authorized in this year's defense policy bill will be used to boost capabilities like intelligence, cyber and maintenance. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

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Marine commandant: Extra forces will go toward intel, maintenance

Jacqueline Klimas · December 7, 2016 3:44 pm

The U.S. military has called off a search for other crew members involved in a crash between an F/A-18 Hornet and a Marine Corps KC-130 refueling aircraft. (Marine photo)

National Security

Search underway for Marine pilot after Hornet crash off Japan

David Brown · December 7, 2016 1:53 pm

Video: Trump Introduces ‘Mad Dog’ Mattis at NC Rally

Tws Staff · December 7, 2016 9:30 am

Report: General John Kelly Favorite for Homeland Security Secretary

Michael Warren · December 6, 2016 10:15 am

People are not only the most important part of the military, but also the most expensive. And they're the first to be hit by budgets cuts. Above, Navy Secretary Ray Mabus speaks to Marines. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)

Sequester special report: Military men and women hardest hit

Jamie McIntyre · December 5, 2016 5:01 am

President-elect Trump announced Thursday night that he intends to nominate retired Marine Gen. James Mattis to be his defense secretary. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

National Security

The 9 best (printable) Mattis memes

David Brown · December 2, 2016 5:48 pm

Mattis Praised as Someone Who ‘Cares Deeply’ and ‘One of the Smartest Minds’ of Our Time

Michael Warren · December 2, 2016 10:00 am

Carter thanked four service members for their service to the country and said he knows how difficult it is to be separated from their loved ones during the holidays. (Department of Defense photo)

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Obama, Carter thank US service members on Thanksgiving

Paige Winfield Cunningham · November 24, 2016 10:04 pm