Marine Corps commandant hospitalized after ‘medical emergency,’ officials say Monday, October 30 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Eric Smith was hospitalized after a "medical emergency" on Sunday evening, officials said on Monday.Further details about Smith's health were not immediately released.Lt. Gen. Karsten Heckl, deputy commandant for combat development and integration, is carrying out the duties... Read More.
Marine killed in shooting at Camp Lejeune, another in custody Thursday, October 19 by ABC News(CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C.) -- A U.S. Marine has been taken into custody under suspicion of killing another Marine in a shooting at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina, according to a spokesperson for the 2nd Marine Division.The suspect was apprehended late Wednesday, officials said.The incident occurred... Read More.
Marine found killed at Camp Lejeune, another in custody Thursday, October 19 by ABC News(CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C.) -- A U.S. Marine has been taken into custody under suspicion of killing another Marine at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina.The Marine was apprehended late Wednesday.The incident occurred in an on-base barracks room earlier Wednesday, according to the base. No further details... Read More.
3 dead as Marine helicopter crashes in Australia during training, officials say Sunday, August 27 by ABC News(DARWIN, Australia) -- At least three U.S. military personnel were killed on Sunday when a Marine helicopter crashed during a training exercise off the northern coast of Australia, U.S. officials said.The Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey was carrying 23 service members when it went down at... Read More.
‘Strikingly warm’ ocean heat wave off Florida coasts could decimate corals, other marine life, experts say Thursday, July 20 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Oceans all over the world are experiencing warmer-than-normal temperatures, but waters off the southern U.S. could be on the brink of an ocean heat wave emergency as temperatures rise to unprecedented levels.More than 40% of all global ocean temperatures are currently... Read More.
Marine Corps without confirmed commandant for 1st time since 1910 after GOP senator’s blockade Monday, July 10 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- Gen. David Berger stepped down as commandant of the Marine Corps Monday, but had no permanent successor to hand off to, leaving the service without a Senate-confirmed leader for the first time since 1910.The lapse in command is because Republican Sen. Tommy... Read More.
Australia’s humpback populations rebound raising hopes of marine scientists Tuesday, July 4 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- July marks the peak of the humpback whale's 6,000-mile migration north to Queensland, Australia's warmer waters, where they mate and give birth."We think we have more whales in the population than we did pre-whaling," professor Mike Noad, director of the Centre... Read More.
Marine faces federal charges in firebombing of Planned Parenthood clinic Wednesday, June 14 by ABC News(COSTA MESA, Calif.) -- Two men, including an active duty Marine, are facing federal charges in connection with the firebombing of a Planned Parenthood clinic in California in 2022, the Department of Justice announced Wednesday.Chance Brannon, 23, an active duty Marine stationed at Camp Pendleton,... Read More.
Federal Grants for Everett and Bellingham Shipbuilders Deliver Jobs, Boost Northwest Washington’s Marine Economy Thursday, May 4 by Marcee MaylinToday, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) congratulated two Northwest Washington small businesses that were awarded federal grants under the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) Assistance to Small Shipyards Grant Program, which helps shipyards modernize, increase productivity and create jobs.MARAD awarded $1,168,613 to Everett... Read More.
Russia-Ukraine live updates: Former US Marine dies fighting in Ukraine Tuesday, May 2 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- More than a year after Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale invasion of neighboring Ukraine, the countries are fighting for control of areas in eastern and southern Ukraine.Ukrainian troops have liberated nearly 30,000 square miles of their territory from Russian... Read More.
‘Nonstop shelling’: Former US marine fighting in Bakhmut says fighting is ‘chaotic’ Monday, February 20 by ABC News(KYIV, Ukraine) -- The average lifespan on the frontline of the fierce fighting in the city of Bakhmut is "four hours," according to an American fighting side by side with the Ukrainian army against Russian forces in the Donbas.Former U.S. marine Troy Offenbecker, of... Read More.
Climate change, human activity ‘decimating’ marine life, according to IUCN Red List of Threatened Species Friday, December 9 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Human activity is wreaking havoc on the state of the oceans around the world -- especially on marine life, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature's updated Red List of Threatened Species.Environmentally harmful activities such as illegal and unsustainable... Read More.