Marines
Marines At Camp Pendleton Face Random Alcohol Tests
The U.S. Marine Corps is set to begin cracking down on binge drinking at Camp Pendleton and at bases across the country.
Man, 25, Charged With DUI Deaths Of 3 Other Marines
Prosecutors say a 25-year-old man stationed at California’s Camp Pendleton has been charged with the drunken-driving deaths of three of his fellow Marines.
Man Sentenced For Murdering Acquaintance Who Didn’t Want To Join Gang
A 23-year-old man was sentenced Friday to life in prison for killing someone in his group of friends who didn’t want to join the gang they were in.
New Bar’s Racy Name Stirs Controversy In Downey
A new sports bar is creating a stir in the family-friendly city of Downey.
SoCal Filmmaker Documents Effort To Bring Home The Remains Of WWII Marines
Award-winning filmmaker Steven C. Barber is releasing a new documentary Memorial Day. “Until They Are Home”, a sequel to his “Return To Tarawa”, focuses on the search for the remains of U.S. Marines killed in the World War II battle of Tarawa.
Report Finds Bird Strike Caused Deadly Marine Helicopter Crash
An investigation has uncovered the cause of a deadly helicopter crash at Camp Pendleton last year.
Camp Pendleton Marine Loses Bid To Stop Discharge Over Obama Criticism
A federal judge ruled Friday that the U.S. military has the right to respond to comments that Sgt. Gary Stein posted online.
Social Network Launched To Help Keep Military Families Connected
Camo — short for camouflage — is a type of uniform often worn by service members to keep them alive. But camo is also the name of a new social network to help keep military families connected.
Governor Orders Flags Flown At Half-Staff To Honor Marines Killed In Chopper Collision
California Governor Jerry Brown says flags are flying at half-staff to honor the Marines killed in this week’s helicopter collision.
6 Camp Pendleton Marines Among 7 Killed In Mid-Air Helicopter Crash
Seven Marines — including six based in Southern California — were killed in a collision during routine nighttime training in the desert.
7 Marines From Camp Pendleton Killed In Chopper Crash Near Yuma
Seven Marines from Camp Pendleton died when two military helicopters collided Wednesday night near Yuma, Ariz., CBS News national security correspondent David Martin reports.
Officials Say Alcohol Was A Factor In Crash That Killed 3 Marines
Authorities say alcohol was a factor in a car crash that claimed the lives of three marines who were stationed at Camp Pendleton.
3 Camp Pendleton Marines Killed, 1 Critically Injured In Dana Point Car Crash
Authorities were working to determine whether alcohol was a factor in a crash that left 3 Marines dead and one in critical condition on Tuesday.
SoCal Congressman: Don’t Court-Martial Marines Over Urination Video
The video — which has gone viral online — depicts four Marines standing in a semicircle and urinating on three men in traditional Afghan garb.
Father, Son Return From Afghanistan For Family Thanksgiving
A father, one of the oldest recruits in the U.S. Army. His son, an infantry marine on the front lines. Their safe return from Afghanistan is what their family will celebrate around the Thanksgiving dinner table.
