Category: Marines

US Marines to Integrate Tech, Amphibious Power Against China

The U.S. Marine Corps is doubling down on integrating advanced technologies into its warfighting concepts to better counter power rivals like China, according to the highest-ranking Marine officer. As a result, the Marine Corps will need to take on more risk to ensure greater battlefield rewards, said Gen. David Berger, the Commandant of the Marine…


Debate Over Public Safety in San Clemente Continues After Marines Beaten

Commentary During the Memorial Day weekend, on the San Clemente Pier, a large group of teenagers attacked and beat two non-uniformed United States Marines who simply requested that the crowd discontinue igniting fireworks. The irony of beating enlisted soldiers on this May weekend is not lost on the residents of Orange County. A video of…


EXCLUSIVE: Marine Veteran Injured Fighting ISIS in Syria Now Fights to Reverse ‘Unjust’ Separation

In part one of this series, to make his wrongs right, Sergeant Javier E. Ortiz reported the use of cannabis to his healthcare providers. Because a “cocktail” of prescription medications was not working, and worsening his quality of life and health, Ortiz made the regrettable decision to self-medicate with cannabis to fight the demons inside…


EXCLUSIVE: Marine Veteran Injured Fighting ISIS in Syria Says He Was ‘Betrayed’ by the Service: Part 2

In part one of this series, to make his wrongs right, Sergeant Javier E. Ortiz reported the use of cannabis to his healthcare providers. Because a “cocktail” of prescription medications was not working, and worsening his quality of life and health, Ortiz made the regrettable decision to self-medicate with cannabis to fight the demons inside…


EXCLUSIVE: Marine Veteran Injured Fighting ISIS in Syria Says He Was ‘Betrayed’ by the Service

This is part one of a two-part series.  Javier E. Ortiz wanted nothing more than to become a Marine. And after a humble beginning, he quickly devoted himself to the Corps. In return, he says he was stripped of his dignity and left to fight an uphill battle alone. Ortiz was born in the Dominican…


Three Active-Duty Marines Arrested, Charged With Taking Part in Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

Three men serving in the U.S. Marines have been arrested because they allegedly took part in the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol. Joshua Abate, Micah Coomer, and Dodge Dale Hellonen were arrested this week on charges of knowingly entering and remaining in the Capitol without lawful authority, disorderly conduct in the building,…


3 Active-Duty Marines Arrested, Charged With Taking Part in Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

Three men serving in the U.S. Marines have been arrested because they allegedly took part in the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol. Joshua Abate, Micah Coomer, and Dodge Dale Hellonen were arrested this week on charges of knowingly entering and remaining in the Capitol without lawful authority, disorderly conduct in the building,…


Isle of Destiny (1940)

Society glamor girl/aviatrix Virginia Allerton decides to alter her around-the-world flight by stopping off on the Pacific isle of Palo Pango where her brother, Lieutenant Allerton, is stationed with a detachment of U.S. Marines, including “Stripes” Thornton and “Milly” Barnes. Local smuggler Barton baits her into a trap using her plane for his gun-smuggling racket,…


Marine Corps’ New COVID-19 Policy Does Not Go Far Enough to Protect Religious Objectors to Vaccine: Attorney

In the aftermath of a federal court order temporarily blocking the Marine Corps from taking action against service members seeking religious exemption to the vaccine mandate, the branch, in a guidance released on Sept. 14, quietly rolled back some of its penalties against religious objectors to the vaccine. But, according to an attorney fighting against…


US Marine Corps Quietly Changes COVID-19 Vaccine Policy

The U.S. Marine Corps issued guidance to roll back its strict punishments for service members who are seeking COVID-19 vaccine exemptions. In guidance posted online on Sept. 14, the “Marine Corps will not enforce any order to accept COVID-19 vaccination, administratively separate, or retaliate against Marines in the class for asserting statutory rights under the Religious…