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2 Florida cops shot and killed while on patrol

by Jennifer Cruz

The two officers were on proactive patrol in a known drug area when they attempted to initiate contact with a group of people deemed suspicious.

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Marines want information on buying up to 194,000 suppressors

by Chris Eger

The Marine Corps has posted a Request for Information on commercially available suppressors that can work across all of their 5.56mm platforms.

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Names released of 16 servicemen killed in plane crash

by Jennifer Cruz

Authorities are still investigating what caused the fiery crash, but Brig. Gen. Bradley S. James said there are two large impact areas, about a mile apart.

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16 Marines killed in plane crash in rural Mississippi

by Jennifer Cruz

The aircraft, which was carrying both personnel and equipment, was headed to El Centro, California, from Cherry Point, North Carolina.

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Playful wrestling match between Marines turns deadly

by Jennifer Cruz

Witnesses say what started as a lighthearted battle between friends escalated into violence before one of the friends fatally shot the other.

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U.S. sending infantry into battle with ‘inferior small arms,’ says retired general

by Brian Seay

Retired Army Maj. Gen. Robert H. Scales blames cumbersome acquisition protocols for failing to provide infantrymen with effective rifles.

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Cooking bacon with the Marines via suppressor grilling (VIDEO)

by Chris Eger

The 2nd Marine Division’s Gunner continues on his roll of breaking down the ins and outs of living with suppressors by giving an example of "hot, don't touch" on a suppressor.

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Dispatches from gun country: I became a Marine ‘to be a part of something greater’

by Ben Philippi

Through military service and seeing the world, Jonathan Amborn of Louisburg, Kansas, found a renewed love and respect for his country that he never takes for granted.

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Marines talk about suppressor use and functionality (VIDEO)

by Chris Eger

The 2nd Marine Division's Gunner explains what's up when it comes to the effectiveness of suppressors in an effort to dispell some myths.

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Marines release commercial focusing on a woman in combat (VIDEO)

by Brian Seay

A new TV ad from the Marines focuses on a woman in combat, the first commercial of its kind for the Corps.

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Report: Army and Marine Corps trying to reduce equipment load

by Brian Seay

Military officials are working on ways to reduce the weight of body armor, ammunition, and other ground combat equipment for soldiers and Marines.

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Marine units start using upgraded M2A1 machine gun

by Brian Seay

The Marine Corps announced last week that units have started using the updated M2A1 .50-caliber machine gun, which improves on the classic M2.

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