Marines’ live-fire incident during Vance’s visit leads to blame-shifting: Key information to consider
A live fire incident that resulted in metal fragments striking a patrol vehicle during Vice President Vance’s visit to a military base in California is drawing considerable attention from officials who are raising concerns about how such an unusual event happened. A 155-millimeter gun detonated prematurely while simulating a beach attack during the U.S. Marine […]
JD Vance observes a live-fire demonstration to celebrate the Marines’ 250th and debates Gavin Newsome over future plans.
U.S. Marines are set to conduct a demonstration on the California coast to mark the 250th anniversary of the Army, showcasing military strength with Vice President J.D. Vance in attendance. Vance is expected to speak to troops on Saturday, following a grand military parade in Washington, D.C., that President Trump held to honor this anniversary, […]
US Marine’s father arrested and deported by ICE after visiting his pregnant daughter at a military base
A U.S. Marine shared that his parents were taken into custody by Immigration and Customs Enforcement at Camp Pendleton, California, and that his father was deported last month. Steve Rios mentioned that his parents, Esteban Rios and Luisa Rodriguez, had gone to pick up his pregnant sister Ashley and her husband at the base on […]
Marines Claim ‘Unforgiving’ Standards Boosted Recruitment as Pentagon Elevates Requirements for All Military Branches
US Marines Meet Recruitment Goals Thanks to High Standards The US Marines have successfully met their recruitment targets for the fiscal year, largely crediting their achievements to an “atypical” emphasis on the high standards set during the Trump administration. In 2025, the Marines brought in 30,536 active and reserve recruits and moderated the influx of […]
Venezuela asserts that US Marines unlawfully and aggressively boarded a fishing vessel in the Caribbean.
US Warship Boards Venezuelan Fishing Boat, Heightening Tensions Caracas, Venezuela – Venezuelan authorities reported that a US warship boarded a local tuna boat with nine fishermen aboard while it was operating in Venezuelan waters. This incident was highlighted by the Venezuelan foreign minister as a point of ongoing tension between the two nations. The White […]
Pentagon sends 700 Marines away from Los Angeles following ICE demonstrations
Military Troops Withdrawn from LA Amid Protests The Department of Defense has ordered 700 U.S. Marines to depart from Los Angeles, California, after a month of escalating protests against the actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The deployment had faced opposition from local city leaders. This move follows an earlier deployment by the […]
200 Marines sent to Florida to assist with immigration enforcement efforts
US Marines Headed to Florida for Immigration Enforcement Support The U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) is deploying around 200 Marines to Florida to assist U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in its internal immigration enforcement efforts. This unit, known as the Marine Corps Wing Support Squadron 272, will act under the guidance of the Department of […]
LA Mayor Bass informs Trump that the city does not want the National Guard or Marines.
Mayor Rejects Trump’s Military Deployment Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass expressed strong opposition to President Donald Trump’s decision to deploy Marines and National Guard troops in the city. In an interview with CNN’s Dana Bash, she emphasized, “I want to dispel the notion that the military is here. We don’t want them here. They don’t […]
Marines Remain Strong Amidst Verbal Attacks During LA Protest
Protests and Marine Deployment in Downtown Los Angeles More than four Marines chose to stay at their posts despite a large group of protesters outside a federal building in downtown Los Angeles, who were vocally urging them to return home. Earlier in the week, President Trump, along with the National Guard, had dispatched soldiers to […]
US Marines briefly hold a civilian — an Army veteran — for the first time in Los Angeles
Marines Temporarily Detain Civilians in Los Angeles On Friday, Marines stationed in Los Angeles took a man into custody, marking the first known incident of active duty forces detaining civilians under orders from President Donald Trump. This occurred following the presentation of images from Reuters showing the event. The Marines were assigned to guard the […]