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Marines experiment with gun-wielding robots (VIDEO)
by Jennifer CruzOther techie tricks on the horizon include speedboats that transform into submarines and drones that drop MREs to soldiers below.
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USMC Cribs: Fighting hole in the snow edition (VIDEOS)
by Chris EgerIn the latest installment of what life is like in the fleet, the Marines bring you life in the snow while forward deployed in Japan.
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Double amputee Marine joins NY police department
by Jennifer CruzMatias Ferreira, a United States Marines veteran, lost both of his legs when he stepped on an IED while serving in Afghanistan in 2011.
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Marine’s uniforms, weapon stolen from truck outside Memphis BBQ joint (VIDEO)
by Jennifer CruzRoy Hundley was headed to Virginia for training when he stopped at the restaurant, which he said was rumored to have good barbecue.
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Hundreds of Marines investigated for sharing photos of naked colleagues
by Daniel TerrillAn investigation has been launched into allegations of misconduct by Marines who posted nude photos of female service members and veterans on social media.
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Marine slogan ‘The Few, The Proud’ on hiatus
by Daniel TerrillThe historic recruiting slogan “The Few, The Proud” is going on hiatus starting next month as the Marine Corps tries out news advertising ideas.
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Marines getting their Combloc arms training on (PHOTOS)
by Chris EgerIn preparation for an upcoming deployment to Afghanistan, a Marine task force at Camp Lejune spent some time last week brushing up on their Kalashnikov.
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After 43 years, the country’s longest-serving Marine retires
by Jennifer CruzCol. Edmund Bowen, who was born and raised on Staten Island, enlisted in 1972 and soon thereafter attended training at Parris Island.
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The first three female infantry Marines set to make history
by Andrew SheppersonThe first three female infantry Marines will make history on Thursday when they join the 1st Battalion, 8th Marines at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.
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WWII veteran, pioneer in segregated military dies at 89
by Jennifer CruzAngus Hardie “Jay” Jamerson’s wife, Doris, said he never intended to make history, he only wanted to serve his country.
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Marine-turned-cop says he lost his job after talking instead of shooting
by Brian SeayInstead of opening fire on a man with a gun, 25-year-old Stephen Mader relied on his military training and talked to him, a move he says cost him his job.
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This Marine Barrett .50 took a lickin and kept on tickin (PHOTOS)
by Chris EgerIn 2009, a Marine Special Operations Team was deployed on a battle scarred hill in Afghanistan, exchanging fire regularly with those who did not want them there. One .50 rifle took a hit but survived.
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