The decision reverses a Biden administration denial of a military funeral for Babbitt, 35, and comes months after the federal government settled a wrongful death lawsuit brought by Babbitt's family for nearly $5 million.
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Ret. Marine Sgt. Toran Gaal of Valley Center went to Washington, D.C., to complete the Marines Corps Marathon. He lost parts of both his legs and his hip.
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A helicopter crash that killed two Camp Pendleton Marines en route to Twentynine Palms earlier this year was caused by a loss of oil pressure and the crew's mistaken belief that a recently replaced sensor had given a faulty reading, it was reported Tuesday.
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Next month marks four years since the Downtown San Diego Partnership installed the first donation meter. Since then, the nonprofit group has raised nearly $10,000 using 21 donation stations.
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The 40th annual Marine Corps Marathon on Sunday in Washington, D.C. brought together active duty and former service members of all ages.
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Maj. Taj Sareen was returning with his squadron after their six-month deployment to the Middle East when the F/A-18C Hornet went down Wednesday.
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The plane was an F-18C Hornet from Marine Attack Fighter Squadron 232 based in the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar.
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America's longest war, now in its 15th year, is long on official U.S. optimism about building a self-reliant Afghan army but short on convincing evidence that the goal will be reached anytime soon.
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Randy Bogle, a retired Navy captain, will lead the organization dedicated to helping civic and business leaders understand the role and impact of the military in San Diego.
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As part of the journey, the "Big Stick" this week will take part in an exercise with Japanese and Indian forces in the Bay of Bengal.
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A memorial service is being planned in Coronado for Sybil Stockdale, who led a group of wives of war prisoners during the Vietnam conflict while her husband was imprisoned in Hanoi.
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