Cmdr. Janelle Marra, a 21-year Navy physician, was the commander of Expeditionary Medical Facility 150 Bravo.
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A memorial ceremony to mark the third anniversary of the March 11, 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan will be held aboard USS Ronald Reagan this morning. The Reagan was an instrumental part of humanitarian efforts in the wake of the tragedy in Japan. -
The pilot killed March 1 when his F/A-18C Hornet crashed near NAS Fallon has been identified as Marine Corps Capt. Reid "Eeyore" Nannen, 32, of Hopedale, Ill. He leaves behind a wife and four children. -
Two Navy ships homeported in San Diego, USS Kidd and USS Pinckney, have joined the international search team looking for any signs of missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370. -
The United States Navy has sent the USS Pinckney (homeport San Diego) to aid in the search for a Malaysia Airlines flight that has gone missing. -
The high-tech, high-speed USS Coronado is slated to arrive at its new home port at Naval Base San Diego on March 6. -
Marine Corps relieves captain and master sergeant of their commands following an investigation into the Nov. 13 explosion at Camp Pendleton that killed four explosive ordnance disposal Marines. -
Iraq War veteran Blanka Stratford was catching a quick bite with friends Saturday when someone snatched her service dog, Spencer, from her car. Fortunately, Spencer and Stratford have been reunited after she offered a $2,000 reward for his return. -
Marine Corps veteran Kyle Carpenter will be awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions amidst a November 2010 grenade attack in Afghanistan. Unnamed officials have told the Marine Corps Times the announcement from the White House announcing Carpenter's award is imminent, although the White House has yet to confirm this. -
For active-duty troops, veterans, and reservists who need a designated driver after enjoying Fat Tuesday, Operation Homefront and Uber are teaming up to give them a free ride home. -
Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Caleb L. Erickson, 20, died Feb. 28 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. Erickson's sister told local media that her brother was killed when a suicide bomber attacked his convoy.
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