Major Bill Donahue, a brave and selfless U.S. Marine who served his country with honor during the Vietnam War, and later went on to become a … [Read more...] about Remembering the life of Major Bill Donahue USMC (Ret.)
February 20, 2024
Marine Corps
August 1, 2023
Marine Corps
Board determines 2 Raiders will retire honorably unless Marine General overturns
On 1 August 2023 at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Marine Gunnery Sergeants Danny Draher and Josh Negron went before a board of inquiry (BOI) … [Read more...] about Board determines 2 Raiders will retire honorably unless Marine General overturns
July 31, 2023
Marine Corps
Steven Smiley: Not guilty of negligent homicide, guilty of felony ‘name calling’
Editor's note: According to attorney Colby Vokey (USMC-ret.), as part of a post-trial agreement, the Commanding General at Marine Corps Recruit … [Read more...] about Steven Smiley: Not guilty of negligent homicide, guilty of felony ‘name calling’
July 5, 2023
Marine Corps
Major James Capers’ memoir named to USMC Commandant’s Reading List
The Marine Corps Commandant's Professional Reading Program (CPRP) is reviewed bi-annually to ensure it remains relevant, current, and promotes … [Read more...] about Major James Capers’ memoir named to USMC Commandant’s Reading List
June 30, 2023
Marine Corps
Task & Purpose: Marines look to boot 2 of MARSOC 3 and take their Raider badge
Despite Marine Raider Gunnery Sergeants Danny Draher and Josh Negron being found not guilty of charges of manslaughter and negligent homicide … [Read more...] about Task & Purpose: Marines look to boot 2 of MARSOC 3 and take their Raider badge
June 1, 2023
Marine Corps
Staff Sergeant Steven Smiley: A look at the case details for a stellar Marine drill instructor
UPDATED 7/28/2023 -- Marine Staff Sergeant Steven Smiley has been found NOT GUILTY of all charges including negligent homicide and obstruction … [Read more...] about Staff Sergeant Steven Smiley: A look at the case details for a stellar Marine drill instructor
May 13, 2023
Marine Corps
Staff Sergeant Michael Bloch: A look at the case details for this elite Marine Raider
In 2014, after 12 years of stellar service to our country as a U.S. Marine Corps Raider, Staff Sergeant Michael Bloch, a highly decorated … [Read more...] about Staff Sergeant Michael Bloch: A look at the case details for this elite Marine Raider
February 23, 2023
Defense News
After not guilty verdict for Draher and Negron of MARSOC 3, appeals court to decide fate of Gilmet’s case
Although Marine Raider Gunnery Sergeants Danny Draher and Josh Negron have finally been found not guilty of charges of manslaughter and … [Read more...] about After not guilty verdict for Draher and Negron of MARSOC 3, appeals court to decide fate of Gilmet’s case
October 17, 2022
Defense News
Top Veterans Memorials to visit for Veterans Day
Veterans Day honors all of those who have served the country in war or peace — dead or alive — although it’s largely intended to thank living … [Read more...] about Top Veterans Memorials to visit for Veterans Day
September 15, 2022
Marine Corps
Additional fallout from unlawful command influence in ‘MARSOC 3’ case
CASE UPDATE: On September 12, 2022, Marine Corps judge Lieutenant Colonel E.A. Catto disregarded evidence of Unlawful Command Influence and … [Read more...] about Additional fallout from unlawful command influence in ‘MARSOC 3’ case
August 15, 2022
Defense News
Charges reinstated in Chief Eric Gilmet’s case after government appeals original decision
On August 15, 2022, the Navy-Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals (NMCCA) overturned the trial judge’s original dismissal of Chief Eric … [Read more...] about Charges reinstated in Chief Eric Gilmet’s case after government appeals original decision
August 1, 2022
Defense News
Quick guide to enlisting in the military
Serving your country can take many forms, but one historically important way is enlisting in a branch of the Armed Forces. Enlisted members … [Read more...] about Quick guide to enlisting in the military
