Latest "Marine Corps veteran" stories

Slain teen ‘loved life,’ mom says before Marine vet killer’s execution

Former Marine recruiter Thomas Edwin Loden Jr. initially had stopped to help the 16-year-old girl with a flat tire.

By Emily Wagster Pettus, The Associated Press

4 months ago

For Elegance Bratton, a destiny realized in ‘The Inspection’

Some of the torturous drill sergeant-scenes will remind many of “Full Metal Jacket,” but “The Inspection” has more complicated things to say.

4 months ago

Lawmaker: It’s time to end the war in Afghanistan

On the 17th anniversary of the conflict, Marine Corps veteran Rep. Ruben Gallego said U.S. goals in the country have been completed.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

Congressman accused of abusing campaign funds denies any wrongdoing

California Republican and Marine Corps veteran Duncan Hunter called the indictment against him a political attack aimed at hurting his re-election chances.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

Charges against Duncan Hunter detail family vacations, football tickets, other luxury items with illegal funds

The Marine Corps veteran turned Republican lawmaker faces more than 20 years in jail on federal corruption charges.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

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