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VISTA: Women Marines mark 69 years

The Edith Macias Vann Southern California CA-7 Chapter of Women Marines Association will celebrate its 69th anniversary of the Marine Corps Women's Reserve Feb. 11 at the Shadowridge Country Club, 1980 Gateway Drive. The event will feature retired Marine military judge Col. Renee Renner, …

Jan 22, 2012 | 12:00 am | Loading…

MILITARY: Admiral concerned about South China Sea

MILITARY: Admiral concerned about South China Sea

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii ---- The U.S. Navy's top commander in the Pacific says he's concerned local arguments in disputed oil rich waters near the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea could escalate into larger, more serious confrontations.

Jan 20, 2012 | 5:15 am | Loading…

REGION: Biden and his wife visit Camp Pendleton

REGION: Biden and his wife visit Camp Pendleton

Vice President Joe Biden and his wife, Dr. Jill Biden, visited Camp Pendleton for the first time Friday, spending time with wounded service membe…

Jan 20, 2012 | 7:00 pm | Loading…

MILITARY: No plea deal in Wuterich trial

MILITARY: No plea deal in Wuterich trial

Attempts to strike a plea deal in the manslaughter trial of a Marine squad leader charged in the deaths of unarmed Iraqis dissolved late Thursday, and the trial resumed at Camp Pendleton on Friday morning.

Jan 20, 2012 | 12:45 pm | Loading…

MILITARY: Jill Biden to visit Camp Pendleton on Friday

Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, is scheduled to visit Camp Pendleton on Friday.

Jan 20, 2012 | 6:00 am | Loading…

MILITARY: Hometown news

News of area residents serving in the armed forces:  

Jan 20, 2012 | 4:15 pm | Loading…

Military calendar for the week of Jan. 20

If your group will be holding an event for local military personnel, please email the information two weeks in advance to military@nctimes.com.

Jan 20, 2012 | 12:00 am | Loading…

MILITARY: Negotiations to end Haditha trial continuing

MILITARY: Negotiations to end Haditha trial continuing

Negotiations to resolve manslaughter and related charges against Staff Sgt. Frank Wuterich for his role in the deaths of 24 Iraqi civilians in 2005 continued at Camp Pendleton on Thursday.

Jan 19, 2012 | 4:00 pm | Loading…

MILITARY: Avenue of Flags to be unveiled at Miramar

SAN DIEGO ---- The Miramar National Cemetery at Miramar Marine Corps Air Station will soon dedicate a new "Avenue of Flags" at the base.

Jan 18, 2012 | 3:00 pm | Loading…

MILITARY: Deal might be in works in Wuterich Haditha prosecution

MILITARY: Deal might be in works in Wuterich Haditha prosecution

Discussions were apparently under way Wednesday that could end the ongoing manslaughter trial of Marine Staff Sgt. Frank Wuterich for his role in the deaths of two dozen Iraqi civilians in 2005.

Jan 18, 2012 | 5:30 pm | Loading…

MILITARY: Navy secretary addresses sniper-squad incident

Navy Secretary Ray Mabus said Tuesday the investigation into a Marine sniper squad that urinated on dead Taliban fighters in Afghanistan will be "thorough and will be done fast."

Jan 17, 2012 | 5:00 pm | Loading…

MILITARY: Heroic Marine now 'in the company of the finest and bravest'

MILITARY: Heroic Marine now 'in the company of the finest and bravest'

Lance Cpl. Donald J. Hogan was remembered Tuesday as an exceptionally upbeat and selfless young man whose valor in detecting a roadside bomb and using his body to shield fellow Marines from the blast claimed his life at age 20.

Jan 17, 2012 | 5:00 pm | Loading…

CAMP PENDLETON: Marine killed in Afghanistan

A 22-year-old Marine from Camp Pendleton died Sunday in Afghanistan, military officials announced Tuesday.

Jan 17, 2012 | 6:30 pm | Loading…

MILITARY: Marine found dead at Camp Pendleton on Sunday

Foul play has been all but ruled out in the death of a Marine private found dead in his Camp Pendleton barracks room on Sunday.

Jan 17, 2012 | 1:30 pm | Loading…

MILITARY: Wuterich called a 'great Marine'

MILITARY: Wuterich called a 'great Marine'

He may be on trial for his role in the deaths of 24 Iraqi civilian deaths in 2005, but Staff Sgt. Frank Wuterich was called an outstanding Marine by one of his former superiors.

Jan 17, 2012 | 6:00 pm | Loading…

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