Transported to an underwater world, Rudy Reyes finally felt at peace. He was scuba diving in the Cayman Islands, stunned by the sheer beauty that surrounded him. It was a completely different experience from his time as a combat diver for the Marine Corps, part of an elite reconnaissance team that often performed dangerous missions…
Unexpected Lessons in a Combat Zone
June 23, 2023
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Commentary “Don’t worry. You’ll be safe. Women don’t go into combat.” My husband reassured me as I lay with my head on his chest while discussing my fears about my upcoming deployment. His dismissive response annoyed me, but, in the end, he was right. In 2004, it was against the law for women to serve…
Congress Must Save the Marine Corps
Commentary I was completely unaware of the crisis building in the United States Marine Corps until I received an article from Bing West “Marine Corps No More?” West is a distinguished military historian who served in the Marines and wrote an extraordinary book, “The Village,” about a year spent reclaiming a Vietnamese village from the…
Let’s Bow Our Heads and Join the Marines
Many Americans recognize “semper fidelis,” or “always faithful,” as the motto of the Marine Corps, and they can at least hum the tune of the Marine Corps Hymn, which is the oldest official song in our armed forces. Like other venerable branches of the military, the Marines Corps, over its long history, has woven together…
China Ramping Up Intelligence Collection Efforts Against US: Expert
March 15, 2023
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China is ramping up intelligence collection efforts against the United States, warns James Fannell, a former director of intelligence and information operations for the U.S. Pacific Fleet. In late January, Japanese astronomers stationed in Hawaii noticed mysterious green laser beams that were being fired over the island. The laser beams were being shot down from…
Alleged Former Marine Pilot Arrested Under US Sealed Warrant in Australia
October 26, 2022
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An alleged former U.S. Marine fighter pilot and flight instructor has been arrested in Australia after a warrant was issued by the United States for his provisional arrest. Reuters reported that Australian Federal Police (AFP) arrested Daniel Edmund Duggan, 54, on Oct. 21 in the rural town of Orange in New South Wales, with judicial records showing…
‘They’re Going to Challenge Us’: Marine Commandant Speaks on China Threat
July 7, 2022
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China’s military would seek to prevent the United States from mobilizing its forces in the Pacific in the event that war broke out between the two countries, according to the highest-ranking officer of the Marine Corps. “This competition is going to go on for a while, and we’re going to have to figure out a…
Australia Needs Its Own Marine Corps to Combat China Threat: Defence Analyst
March 17, 2022
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Australia should begin setting up a marine corps to tackle any potential conflict in the Indo-Pacific where amphibious warfare could take centre stage, according to a defence industry expert. Parker said Australia could learn from Japan and the United States in setting up the fourth branch of its armed forces. “The next conflicts for Australia…
Retired 3-Star General: Critical Race Theory Leading to Military ‘Failure’
February 11, 2022
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A retired Marine general spoke out about critical race theory training in the armed forces, arguing that the Marxist ideology will ultimately weaken the U.S.’s military capability. Writing for military magazine Task and Purpose, retired Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Greg Newbold argued that critical race theory and related ideologies run counter to the “stone-cold pragmatism”…
Capitol Report (Jan. 21): Thousands Join March in Washington DC
Thousands in favor of pro-life gathered in our nation’s capital, walking in the 49th annual march for life. We take a look at their plans for protecting the unborn. We have two prominent voices in the pro-life movement with us to discuss Friday’s events and the mission behind them. One of these voices was a…
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