An unidentified Marine, stationed at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, is under voluntary quarantine after learning he was on a flight with a nurse who is undergoing treatment for Ebola. USA Today reported that the Marine flew…
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Philippine Police File Charges Against U.S. Marine In Murder Case
Philippine police on Wednesday filed murder charges against a U.S. Marine over the death of a transgender Filipino he met in a bar outside the former U.S. naval base of Subic Bay. The Philippine government also wants to take custody…
Marine detained in transgender Filipino’s killing
MANILA, Philippines — Two United States Navy warships were locked down Monday after an American Marine was confirmed to have been detained for the killing of a Filipino transgender in Olongapo City. The amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu and amphibious…
Special Marine Task Force Deploying to Liberia
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8, 2014 – A special Marine expeditionary unit based in Spain is deploying to Liberia, joining hundreds of other U.S. troops in support of efforts to contain the spread of Ebola, Pentagon Press Secretary Navy Adm. John Kirby…
Marines had prepared for major rescue on Mount Sinjar
WASHINGTON – Until it was called off at the last minute, U.S. Marines prepared to land aircraft on Mount Sinjar in northern Iraq in August for one of the largest evacuation operations ever – the rescue of thousands of trapped…
Marine vet’s release from Mexican jail coming
The chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee said he is “confident” that Mexican authorities will release Marine veteran Andrew Tahmooressi, potentially ending the ongoing saga of his imprisonment. Rep. Ed Royce, R-Calif., said his recent discussions with Mexican officials,…
