8 hrs ago | The San Diego Union-Tribune
When political correctness trumps the First Amendment
Over the years, political correctness has become a hot-button issue for me. Whether it's controversy over an invocation at a City Council meeting in Lake Elsinore, having Harvest Festivals instead of Halloween parties, avoiding carols in the holiday program at a local elementary school, self-styled crusaders demanding the removal of the crosses at ... (more)
12 hrs ago | Marine Corps Gazette
Debate Aside, Number Of Drone Strikes Drop Sharply
Thank you for all your help over the phone today. Planning a Marine Corps Ball is a lot of time, energy and work.
Fallen Fifth Tribute Welcomed Home
Lining a mile-long stretch of San Mateo Road-from the Christianitos Gate to the 5th Marine Memorial Garden at Camp San Mateo-the Marines, in an emotional U.S. Marine Corps tradition, saluted their brothers in arms who gave the ultimate sacrifice in Afghanistan.
Marine tells WWII history in memoir
Retired 1st. Sgt. John Farritor's memoir, "Through it All, Stories 'From the Top,'" spans two decades of history from what he describes as "the steamy jungles of Guadalcanal, Bougainville and Guam to the volcanic beaches of Iwo Jima and the bone-chilling mountains of the Frozen Chosin in North Korea." Farritor recounts WWII and Korea history along ... (more)
Man Tied To Boston Bombing Suspect Killed By FBI In Confrontation
I wanted to take a moment and thank everyone at the association for sponsoring the Ground Awards Dinner on 3 June at the Crystal City Marriott.
Police Search for Pet Snatched from Owner's Lap
Katie Aldrich told NBC 7 that Soloman was stolen Monday at the Haunted Head Saloon in Oceanside.
Bridge to connect veterans garden with new Naval Hospital
The pedestrian bridge and trail provide access over a drainage ditch along the western edge of the garden, just yards away from the hospital, which is slated to open in early 2014.
Worms are the likely culprits behind $3 million in damage that will delay a $40.6 million coastal bridge project in southern California by a year.
FILE PHOTO: A Marine of the Mounted Color Guard salutes as he and Old Glory pass by the grand marshal in the 51st Annual Armed Forces Day Parade in Torrance May 15, 2010.
Noise levels to increase Saturday on Camp Pendleton
Camp Pendleton units will be conducting Mine Clearing Line Charge exercises Saturday, May 18, from 6 a.m. to noon.
Arrest made in concert beating case
Almost eight months after a Valley Center man was beaten by a group of young men in the parking lot of Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, an arrest has been made in the case.
N.C. Attorney General Speaks To Marines About Predatory Businesses
I received them this morning. Thank you so much for your help! you guys are awesome and you will have my business for any uniform or military need in the future as well as a hearty recommendation via word of mouth to anyone who wonders where they should purchase uniforms from! Member saying thanks to our Customer Service Representative, Skylar ... (more)
DoD Awards Camp Butler For Environmental Program
I'm so pleased to see all the great merchandise you are stocking and the awesome promotions.
Loud Booms, Thunder Coming From Live Fire At Camp Pendleton
Thunder and booms sounding off in Southwest Riverside County are coming from Camp Pendleton, as troops train with live fire this week.
13 Who Went Missing In Mayaguez Incident To Be Buried At Arlington
I received my blouse last Friday and want to thank you for your efforts in getting things done.
MCA&F Quarterly Awards Presented to Marines in Afghanistan
Sergeant David Holloway and Lance Corporal Raymond Thomastamayo received quarterly awards from the Marine Corps Association & Foundation as part of the association's worldwide effort to recognize outstanding Marines.
Three Navy Ships Return, While Another Departs for Aid Mission
The ships and sailors of the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group are returning to their home port of San Diego today to wrap-up an eight-month deployment while another locally based warship is scheduled to head out for a four-month humanitarian mission.
Motorcycle group find restaurant policy hard to swallow
Members of an American Legion motorcycle group said they were turned away from a downtown Oceanside restaurant Saturday when they refused to remove their vests, which identified them as members of the veterans service group.
5th Marine Operation Enduring Freedom Monument on the Road to Camp Pendleton
THE JOURNEY IS UNDERWAY FOR THE 5TH MARINE REGIMENT'S OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM MONUMENT FROM THE EAST COAST TO CAMP PENDLETON, CA.
Cesar Rodriguez, Camp Pendleton site manager for Government Liquidation, shows off some of the items that are for sale at GovLiquidation.com. - Jamie Scott Lytle In the market for a used 20,000-pound mobile maintenance unit? How about a 2A1 2-ton military vehicle? Or, perhaps, a prefabricated outdoor building in a box? These are just a few of the ... (more)