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Defense secretary Pete Hegseth told the House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee Tuesday the military is "critical" to domestic security.
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While the national memorial goes through a lengthy planning and fundraising process, veterans are working with state and local governments to build smaller monuments around the country. -
The families of four of five Camp Pendleton-based Marines killed in a 2022 Osprey crash filed a wrongful death lawsuit Thursday. -
Felony convictions against a total of nine former military officers have now been vacated due to "significant misconduct" of federal prosecutors. -
Two recent Inspector General reports show services still struggling to handle sexual harassment and assault in uniform. -
The VA now pays for IVF treatment for unmarried and LGBTQ veterans. But they still must prove their fertility problems are service-related. -
Delays in former military contractor Leonard Francis' sentencing mount as government reportedly considers reducing charges against previously convicted conspirators. -
Naval Surface Forces announced Tuesday that needed repairs on the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer will be done pier-side in San Diego. -
Marine Cpl. Miguel Maya died Tuesday following an "aviation ground mishap" at Camp Pendleton during "routine military operations," the Marines said. -
The USS Midway Museum and the Port of San Diego will break ground Thursday on Freedom Park at Navy Pier, a project proponents say will be the largest veterans park on the West Coast. -
A Camp Pendleton Marine assigned to a light attack helicopter squadron died at the base Tuesday.
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