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Marines grapple with highest suicide rate of all US military services

WEBIn the Marine Corps’ active component, 34.9 out of 100,000 service members died by suicide in 2022, up from a rate of 23.9 in 2021 and higher than any …

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Camp Lejeune water contamination tied to several cancers, study …

WEBMilitary personnel stationed at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, from 1975–1985 had at least a 20% higher risk for a number of cancers than those stationed …

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Top Marine, released from hospital, prepares for heart procedure

WEBThe top Marine general, who had been hospitalized since his cardiac arrest Oct. 29, is home and preparing for a procedure to fix an underlying heart condition. …

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Watchdog blasts VA for errors leading to $11M in improper bonuses

WEBThe Veterans Affairs Inspector General blamed communication and oversight mistakes in the handling of $11 million in bonuses for senior executives last …

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New policy protects Marines, sailors facing separation for mental

WEBJun 8, 2016. Marines and sailors facing involuntary separation due to a diagnosed mental health condition will now be better guarded against leaving the …

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Paws with a cause: Puppies train to help veterans manage mental …

WEBRick Yount, the executive director of Warrior Canine Connection, explains the healing power of dogs during an event at the Department of Health and Human …

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Hearing loss: 5 things Marines need to know

WEB1. Damage to your health. Permanent hearing loss can result not just from one-time exposure to a loud noise, but from prolonged exposure to lower noises. …

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Most VA police have not finished veteran suicide prevention training

WEBSuicide prevention has been the department’s top health care priority in recent years, but efforts on the issue have shown mixed results. About 6,400 veterans …

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Corps’ sergeant major calls for improved treatment, care of junior …

WEBThe Marine Corps historically has had the youngest service members in the Department of Defense, with 73.6 percent of enlisted Marines age 25 or younger in …

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Top Marine, recovering from cardiac arrest, plans to return to work

WEBThe top Marine general signaled his desire to return to his job — and wished Marines happy birthday — in his first public statement since his cardiac arrest Oct. 29.. …

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The Marine Corps is making changes to its medical training …

WEBA final change, published in December 2022, deals with TCCC-Medical Personnel, the top level of training in the program. According to the Marine message, …

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A look inside the complicated assault case the Marine Corps …

WEBOhu’s family says she was an alleged victim of sexual assault by a superior in her chain of command. She later was charged with nine violations of the Uniform …

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Top Marine general in ‘good condition’ after open-heart surgery

WEBThe top Marine general is in “good condition” after receiving open-heart surgery Monday to fix the condition that caused his cardiac arrest in October, the Marine …

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Thae Ohu to receive bad conduct discharge after Marine general …

WEBJul 14, 2021. Ohu, left, in a family portrait with her older sister Pan Phyu, center, and younger sister Kay Yu. (Courtesy of Pan Phyu) The Marine Corps has declined a military …

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Top Marine general in stable condition after apparent heart attack

WEBThe top Marine leader is in stable condition after his hospitalization Sunday, the Marine Corps said Wednesday. Marine Commandant Gen. Eric Smith was …

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Marine Corps develops futuristic UAV capabilities

WEBApr 4, 2015. UAV SWARM Health management project. MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. — Marines are facing new threats on the battlefield in the form small …

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No updates on top Marine general’s condition after hospitalization

WEBGen. Eric Smith, 58, was hospitalized after experiencing a “medical emergency” Sunday evening, leaving Lt. Gen. Karsten Heckl performing the duties of …

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Top Marine general ‘making excellent progress’ after cardiac arrest

WEBGen. Eric Smith, the Marine commandant, "will need to focus on his health prior to fully returning to duty,” the Marine Corps said.

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The Corps is locking up truth-telling Marines in an unjustly …

WEBThe Corps is locking up truth-telling Marines in an unjustly reckless system. By Kerri Jeter. Oct 6, 2021. Cpl. Thae Ohu, left, and Lt. Col. Stuart Scheller, right, both …

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No. 2 Marine confirmed by Senate amid top Marine’s health crisis

WEBSenators rushed to confirm the No. 2 Marine Corps leader, who will lead the service while the No. 1 Marine remains hospitalized following a medical emergency. The …

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Top Marine general hospitalized, leaving 3-star in charge

WEBOct 30, 2023. Gen. Eric Smith testifies during the Senate Armed Services hearing on his nomination to lead the Marine Corps in June 2023 in Washington. (Mariam Zuhaib/The …

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