“Constitutionally, as a nation, we do not want to use active duty troops, deploy them against American citizens and others residing in our country. Because the impact is so negative. It makes it appear that the United States of America is a battleground,” Barthel said.

Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Eric Smith said Tuesday he has not had direct contact with Los Angeles Police Department leadership or California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) regarding the deployment of 700 Marines to the city amid immigration raid protests.

Hughes is a retired Master Sergeant with the United States Marine Corps. "I documented what the Marines were doing in LA. I was in Compton with them, so I patrolled with them. You know, we were on the streets,” Hughes said. She was at Camp Pendleton when troops there were sent to Los Angeles for the 1992 riots.

Log-in to bookmark & organize content - it's free! United States Marine Band director Lieutenant Colonel William F. Santelmann provided a musical history of the band by conducting portions of historic songs with ensembles using vintage instruments.

A House Democrat on Tuesday grilled Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on the use of U.S. Marines to quell immigration protests in Los Angeles.

Two men have been arrested and charged in connection with the brutal 2024 murder of a 42-year-old active- duty United States Marine in Los Angeles County, officials announced. The violence,

Lawmakers, advocates, and veterans from across generations gathered at Legislative Hall Tuesday to celebrate a major milestone — the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army, Navy, and Marine Corps.

BRISTOL, NY— A Bristol man and U.S. Marine Corps veteran known for his work helping veterans in need is the 2025 inductee to the New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame from the 54th State Senate District represented by state Sen. Pam Helming, R-Canandaigua.

The National Museum of the Marine Corps announced the scheduled opening of a new temporary exhibition honoring the 250th anniversary.