Mourners in California honor 3 Marines killed in Afghanistan
Mourners in California said prayers and their final goodbyes Saturday to three Marines killed in last month’s bombing in Afghanistan.
Funeral services planned for fallen Marine Lance Corporal Kareem Nikoui
US Marine Lance Corporal Kareem Nikoui, who was killed in the line of duty in Kabul, Afghanistan will be laid to rest in a special ceremony in Riverside.
California Marine killed in bombing attack in Afghanistan remembered as hero
Community members gathered in Roseville to pay tribute to 23-year old Sgt. Nicole Gee, whose body was brought home on Thursday. She served as a maintenance technician and was described by colleagues as a “model Marine.”
Memorial services planned for SoCal Marine killed in Kabul
US Marine Corporal Hunter Lopez, one of the 13 service members killed in the August 26 suicide attack in Kabul, will be laid to rest this weekend.
Newborn named after Marine dad killed in Afghanistan airport bombing
The name of Lance Cpl. Rylee McCollum, a Marine who was killed in a bombing in Afghanistan last month, will live on through his newborn daughter.
Army: ‘Relief of duties, discharge’ possible for those who refuse COVID-19 vaccine
The U.S. Army announced Tuesday its COVID-19 vaccine mandate for soldiers is being implemented, saying those who refuse could face relief of duties or discharge.
Country’s oldest WWII veteran celebrates 112th birthday
Lawrence Brooks turned 112 years old on Sunday, making him the country’s oldest World War II veteran.
Army officer who lost both legs in Afghanistan reflects on enlisting after Sept. 11th
Dan Berschinski was just 17 on the morning that the World Trade Center was attacked by terrorists. Now at 37, the retired Army infantry officer is reflecting on that tragic day and the role he and other young soldiers played in Afghanistan.
US airmen welcomed home after helping with Afghanistan evacuations
Members of the U.S. Air Force returned home this week to Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada after assisting with the massive Afghan evacuation effort.
Five injured after military vehicle flips over on 215 freeway in Riverside County
Five people were injured after a military vehicle flipped over while driving on the 215 freeway in the City of Menifee.
US Navy helicopter was vibrating before crash that killed 5
A brief Navy narrative of a fatal helicopter crash near San Diego says the aircraft experienced “side-to-side” vibrations that caused the main rotor to hit the deck of an aircraft carrier while landing.
Boys hop off their bikes, pay respects during military veteran's funeral
As taps began to play, "they both stood with arms behind their backs, silently, the entire time," Jacqi Honrbach said.
US Navy IDs 5 sailors killed in helicopter crash near San Diego
The MH-60S crashed on Aug. 31 about 70 miles off San Diego during what the Navy described as routine flight operations.
Hometown Hero: Norco community honors Marine killed in Kabul
Hundreds of people gathered at the George Ingalls Equestrian Center in Norco to honor the life of a Marine killed during a suicide bombing at the Kabul airport.
US Navy declares 5 missing sailors dead after helicopter crash off San Diego coast
Five crew members were declared dead Saturday after a U.S. Navy helicopter crashed off the Southern California coast during a routine flight from an aircraft carrier earlier this week, military officials said. Search and rescue efforts have now shifted to recovery operations.
Relatives of servicemen killed during sea training exercise off San Clemente coast sue vessel maker
Relatives of eight Marines and a sailor who drowned in a training accident off the coast of San Clemente Island in 2020 sued the manufacturer and designer of the amphibious assault vehicle in which they were conducting training.
Bill would award medals to 13 US service members killed in Kabul
The proposed bill seeks to award posthumous Congressional Gold Medals to the 13 U.S. service members who were killed in a suicide bombing at the Kabul airport on Aug. 26.
Afghanistan war ends as last US plane leaves Kabul airport, officials say
The United States has completed its withdrawal from Afghanistan, ending America’s longest war and closing a sad two-decade chapter in military history.
Hundreds gather to honor SoCal Marine killed in Kabul airport suicide bombing attack
Hundreds gathered on Sunday to honor U.S. Marine Corps Lance Corporal Kareem Mae'Lee Grant Nikoui, one of the Southern California Marines killed in a suicide bombing attack outside Kabul's airport in Afghanistan last week.
Ramp ceremony held for 13 US troops killed in Afghanistan attack
The ramp ceremony for the fallen 13 U.S. service members was held at Kabul airport Aug. 27 after they were killed in a suicide bombing.