Then-Marine Corps Pfc. Michael Hofmaster, left, a combat engineer with the 9th Engineer Support Battalion, works on a bridge alongside U.S. and South Korean marines at Camp Josa-ri, South Korea, in August 2023.

Third service member charged with sexual assault in year of discontent on Okinawa

Japanese prosecutors last week charged a U.S. Marine on Okinawa with sexually assaulting and injuring a woman this summer, the third such case on the island since December.

Camp Lejeune Marines face rape, conspiracy charges

It was not clear Monday when the suspected rape occurred, but police described the incident as an “isolated case.” Town officials said the Marines knew the victim.

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Eric M. Smith salutes during ceremonial colors at the 40th Beirut Memorial Observance Ceremony at Lejeune Memorial Gardens in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Oct. 23, 2023. The memorial observance is held annually on October 23 to remember the lives lost in the terrorist attacks at U.S. Marine Barracks in Beirut, Lebanon and Grenada.

For Americans scarred by Beirut bombings, a measure of delayed justice

For Americans still bearing scars from the Marine barracks attacks in Lebanon more than 40 years ago, the killing of Ibrahim Aqil, since confirmed by Hezbollah, feels like a belated measure of justice.

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Mark M. Phelps, the commanding officer of 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, left, Staff Sgt. Francisco J. Rosario, a senior drill instructor with 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, middle, Sgt. Maj. Gerardo E. Trevino, the sergeant major of 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, right, and spouses, pose for a group photo during a volunteer appreciation event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, April 30, 2024. The event was held to show appreciation for the Marines, Sailors, and civilians that assisted with volunteer events across the Depot and the local communities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Janell B. Alvarez)

Marine enlisted leader jailed last week faces domestic violence accusation

The Navy confirmed the arrest Monday but did not disclose the reason why Trevino, 38, was jailed after being fired from his post.

Christian Ferrari was sentenced in federal court to 37 months in prison following his admission that he sold 22 “ghost guns” to undercover agents without a license. At the time of the sales, Ferrari was an active-duty U.S. Marine stationed at Camp Pendleton.

Marine at Camp Pendleton who sold ‘ghost guns’ sentenced to 3 years in prison

Christian Ferrari, a Camp Pendleton Marine who illegally sold 22 homemade firearms to undercover agents, was sentenced to 37 months in prison, federal officials said.

Senior enlisted Marine arrested, fired from West Coast boot camp

Sgt. Maj. Gerardo Trevino of the 3rd Recruit Training Battalion at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego was arrested Wednesday by the Naval Criminal Investigative Service.

‘We’re going to have to pull together’: Mattis says national leaders should push for public service including armed forces

The nation’s leaders should push harder for America’s youth to participate in public service, including in the military, as the Pentagon copes with recent recruiting shortfalls, former Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said Thursday.

Lt. Gen. James Glynn speaks during a ceremony at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, during which he assumed command of Marine Corps Forces Pacific.

Marine circles back to Hawaii to command 80,000-strong Pacific force

Lt. Gen. James Glynn took the reins from Lt. Gen. William Jurney, who is retiring after 37 years in the Corps.

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Eric Smith receives a briefing aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America in the Korea Strait on Sept. 7, 2024.

Another US military chief makes public gesture for ally Philippines

Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Eric Smith pledged this week to help the Philippine military develop capabilities to monitor its sea territory amid ongoing coast guard clashes with China, the latest top U.S. military officer to pledge support on behalf of the Philippines.

American students Layla Springs, 16, left, and Rosa Thompson, 15, middle left, work with Japanese students Cocomi Trinity Gibson, 16, middle right, and Yuina Nishiba, right, during the Student Educational Exchange and Dialogue at Matthew C. Perry High School, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 8, 2024.

Annual DODEA Japan culture swap opens with entrepreneurial exercise

American and Japanese middle and high school students gathered here for a weekend of cultural exchanges and entrepreneurial role-playing.