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Marine Corps fails to disclose financial ties behind controversial report
The National Research Council released a controversial report in June that said science could not link polluted water at Camp Lejeune to illnesses suffered by thousands of residents who lived on the Marine Corps base.
NC Marine from Ohio died of blows to the head
A North Carolina Marine whose body was found near his barracks died from blows to the head.
Jeweler makes Faberge eggs for Corps birthday
Marines looking to wear some bling this year have a new option. In conjunction with the Marine Corps Birthday on Tuesday, an Atlanta-based jeweler is selling Marine Corps-themed Faberge-style eggs, with all proceeds benefiting Marine charities.
The Marine Corps uniform beckoned, but service reigned
After spending a few years at The University of Southern California, in 1944 Margaret "Midge" McWhirter decided to leave the West Coast for Washington, D.C., where her father had recently joined Congress.
U.S. Marine Corps celebrates its history on its birthday
Published: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 9:02 p.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 9:02 p.m. Around the world, U.S. Marines are celebrating the 234th anniversary of their beloved Corps, established Nov.
Family says slain Marine loved the Corps
Family and friends say a Marine beat to death aboard Camp Lejeune early Friday was an outdoorsman who loved being in the Corps.
Nevada Marine Faces Homicide Charges in North Carolina
A Clark County Marine faces homicide charges out of North Carolina. Pvt. Jonathan Law was taken into custody by military authorities Friday morning.
A Marine killed at Camp Lejeune, N.C., has been identified as a Hamilton, Ohio, native.
Tainted water study at Camp Lejeune could be conflict of interest
A Florida newspaper is reporting that a study conducted on water contamination at Camp Lejeune could be a conflict of interest.
Accused serial killer served 7 years in Corps
In 1985, Anthony Sowell left the Marine Corps as a corporal after a seven-year career as an electrician that took him to Marine bases across the world.
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Many cities the size of Jacksonville have Christmas parades, but Michigan resident Jack Bell said he has never seen a Veteran's Day Parade.
Authorities: Lejeune pvt. killed colleague
A Marine private accused of killing another Marine at Camp Lejeune, N.C., was taken into custody Friday, base officials said.
What to do with threats from within?
Following a deadly shooting attack at a Texas Army post and a homicide Friday morning aboard Camp Lejeune, officials on base say they will monitor the incidents and assess what they mean for security procedures.
Officials: Suspect being treated for self-inflicted wounds
Updated at 1:27 p.m. Pvt. Jonathan Law is being treated at Pitt Memorial Hospital in Greenville, said Capt.
Camp Lejeune Reaction To Fort Hood Shooting
Base officials are offering their condolences to those impacted at Fort Hood and monitoring the situation for possible security changes in the wake of the shooting.
Marine Corps says accused serial killer stationed twice at Cherry Point and once at Camp Lejeune
Marine Corps officials confirmed today that accused serial killer Anthony Sowell was stationed once at Camp Lejuene and twice at Cherry Point during his military career.
Football star Herschel Walker to speak to Marines
Heisman Trophy winner Herschel Walker will visit North Carolina-based Marines to promote a treatment program for mental health and chemical dependency.
Autopsy: Wife Of NC Marine Was Strangled With Belt
Share + Nov 3, 2009 9:36 am US/Eastern JACKSONVILLE, N.C. An autopsy report shows a former Camp Lejeune Marine's slain wife was strangled with a belt.
Marine gets Bronze Star with a Va
Cpl. Andrew Conte was given a job that is easy for no Marine. A squad leader with 3rd Battalion, 8th Marines, based at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Conte deployed to Afghanistan from November 2008 to June 2009, pushing his Marines in 1st Platoon, Lima Company, as they handled the company's Quick Reaction Force operations, in which Marines are frequently ...
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