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After 43 years, the country’s longest-serving Marine retires
by Jennifer CruzCol. Edmund Bowen, who was born and raised on Staten Island, enlisted in 1972 and soon thereafter attended training at Parris Island.
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Blaze researcher in hot water for fighting ISIS
by Chris EgerA Marine veteran working for The Blaze in war-torn Iraq last week popped off a half-dozen rounds from an SVD at ISIS fighters and has now been recalled from overseas.
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MTV Cribs, Marine Corps fleet editions (VIDEOS)
by Chris EgerYou may or may not have seen an episode of MTV Cribs in the past, but regardless, a group of Marines takes you inside the berthing areas of their Navy G-rides to show you the deluxe accommodations.
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Pipe bombs planted at New Jersey 5K benefiting Marines, Navy
by Jennifer CruzAuthorities would not say if it was thought to be an act of terrorism, but said it was not believed to be related to the events in New York and Minnesota.
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Drill instructor accused of putting Muslim recruit inside industrial dryer
by Jennifer CruzThe drill instructor was already at the center of another investigation stemming from a Muslim recruit’s suicide at the facility earlier this year.
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Parris Island personnel under investigation following USMC recruit’s death
by Jennifer CruzA number of officials are accused of ongoing abuse and maltreatment, with drill instructors accused of “hat-hazing.”
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WWII Marine Raider’s M1 undergoing preservation at Navy lab (4 PHOTOS)
by Chris EgerDuring the darkest part of the war in the Pacific, a group of Marine Raiders stormed Japanese-held Makin Island. Today one of their Garands left behind is undergoing long-term preservation.
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8-year-old with terminal illness dies day after becoming Honorary Marine
by Jennifer CruzWyatt Gillette was the 96th person to become an Honorary Marine and attended the service while on hospice.
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Wall-E is real, he is in the Marines, and he is packing a .50 cal (12 PHOTOS/VIDEO)
by Chris EgerThe Multi-Utility Tactical Transport (MUTT) is the Marines' new best friend and it speaks fluent Ma Deuce. Moreover, it has a buddy with a Mini-Gun.
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Surplus DoD guns could head to scrappers under pending bill
by Chris EgerThis week the U.S. Senate overwhelmingly passed the 2017 defense authorization act-- but hidden inside its pages is a section that could destroy the military's current stock of surplus rifles and pistols.
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After nearly 20 years ‘Veteran Doe’ remains unidentified
by Jennifer Cruz“John Doe” was found electrocuted in Harlem in 1997. Other than a 1st Force Recon tattoo and physical description, authorities seem to have little to go on.
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House committee approves requirement for women to register for the draft
by Chris EgerThe House Armed Services Committee on Wednesday, as part of their 2017 policy bill for the military, narrowly gave the green light for women over 18 to register for selective service.
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