This week in Philly history: The U.S. Marine Corps is founded in Philadelphia, and a city tavern transforms into its symbol
On Nov. 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps was founded in Philadelphia, as tradition says, inside a tavern.
Former Marine misused a combat technique in fatal chokehold of NYC subway rider, trainer testifies
A former military combat instructor says a fellow Marine veteran misused a combat maneuver when he fatally choked a homeless ...
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‘Brothers left and right’: Marines rescue woman from rough water off Okinawa
Seven Marines received commendations for saving a Japanese woman from rough seas at Cape Zanpa Misaki on Okinawa.
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20 years after the battle for Fallujah, U.S. Marines reflect on the brutal fight
Twenty years ago this month, U.S. Marines began fighting the largest urban battle since the Vietnam War. More than 12,000 American, British and Iraqi troops fought for Fallujah, which had become an ...
Mayor to nominate Peter Marr as next Manchester police chief
Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais is nominating Assistant Police Chief Peter Marr to be the Queen City's next chief of police. The nomination will be presented to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen on Tuesday.
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Navy Works With General Atomics And Lockheed Martin To Demonstrate Drone Control Station
The Navy tested command and control of an unmanned aircraft using its Unmanned Carrier Aviation Mission Control Station (UMCS) for the first time this week in a demo using the […] ...