US Marines

LIFESTYLE April 1

On this day in history, April 1, 1945, US forces invade Okinawa, last major battle of World War II

The U.S. military launched a major invasion of the Japanese home island of Okinawa, one of the deadliest battles of World War II, on this day in history, April 1, 1945.

LIFESTYLE February 20

On this day in history, February 20, 1962, John Glenn becomes first American to orbit Earth

John Glenn orbited the Earth, the first American to do so, on this day in history, Feb. 20, 1962. The United States' feverish effort came amid the Cold War space race.

Marines February 17

Chuck Mawhinney, deadliest sniper in US Marine Corps history, dies at 75

Chuck Mawhinney, the most deadly sniper in US Marine Corps history, passed away earlier this week at his home in Baker City, Oregon. He had 103 confirmed kills.

Japan February 15

Marines injured in Japan rollover accident, hospital sparks confusion with mass casualty notification

A vehicular incident occurred at the U.S. military's Okinawan Jungle Warfare Training Center at the same time a "mass casualty exercise" was planned at U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa.

LIFESTYLE December 16

Jack Carr's take on 'Uncommon Valor,' which premiered on this day, December 16, 1983: 'Semper Fidelis'

In this latest piece by Jack Carr for Fox News Digital, the bestselling author and former Navy SEAL reflects on a film about never leaving a military man behind, "Uncommon Valor."

US Marines December 14

Military identifies Marine killed during Camp Pendleton training accident

The U.S. Marine Corps has released the identity of the service member killed in a training accident at Camp Pendleton on Tuesday.

California December 13

Marine at Camp Pendleton, California, killed, 14 injured in training accident

A Marine was killed during a training exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Tuesday evening, the military confirmed Wednesday. Fourteen others were injured.

LIFESTYLE December 4

Jack Carr's take on Gregory 'Pappy' Boyington, born on this day, Dec. 4, 1912: 'Larger-than-life hero to me'

Bestselling author Jack Carr, who is writing a "Targeted" nonfiction series about terror events, reflects on the life of Gregory "Pappy" Boyington, the Medal of Honor-winning Marine.

Hawaii November 20

Military aircraft overshoots runway, floats in Hawaii's Kaneohe Bay: officials

Authorities in Hawaii are responding to an apparent incident involving an aircraft that ended up in Kaneohe Bay.

LIFESTYLE November 16

Jack Carr's take on former Marine and writer Peter Viertel: 'I think we would have been friends'

Born on this day in 1920, Peter Viertel — who served in World War II in the Pacific Theater, later with the OSS in Europe — became a successful author and screenwriter. Jack Carr reflects.