Beth Ford Roth
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Los Angeles, CA, United States
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US Army To Charge Bowe Bergdahl With Desertion, News Outlets Claim
Several media outlets, citing unnamed U.S. defense officials, are reporting that the U.S. Army will charge Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl with desertion this week. However, the Army is denying these reports to be true, saying no decision on Bergdahl's fate has yet been made. → Read More
Marines Honor Legacy Of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (Video)
Marines are paying homage to the "example of courage, leadership, and integrity" displayed by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on the holiday that honors his memory. → Read More
How War Brings About Medical Advances - Part I
We’ve come a long way since the United States’ first foray into battle. If you were unlucky enough to be soldier in the Revolutionary War and found yourself injured by the enemy, you had at least a 40 percent chance of dying. → Read More
Navy Secretary Revokes Honorary Title For Bill Cosby
As sexual assault allegations against famed comedian Bill Cosby mount, Navy Secretary Ray Mabus announced today the Navy is revoking the title of honorary Chief Petty Officer presented to Cosby in 2011. → Read More
Paralyzed Marine To Receive Bronze Star With Help From Exoskeleton (Video)
Camp Pendleton Marine Capt. Derek Herrera will receive the Bronze Star Friday at his retirement ceremony on base. Paralyzed by a sniper's bullet, Herrera will walk to accept his medal with the aid of his exoskeleton. → Read More
California National Guard Linguists To Aid In Africa's Ebola Battle
Citizen soldiers from the Golden State will be joining the fight against the Ebola outbreak. Six linguists from the California National Guard are slated to deploy to West Africa in Spring 2015 to aid in communication efforts. None will be providing direct medical care to patients with the Ebola virus. → Read More
Famous Folks You Didn't Know Were Military Veterans, Part Two
It's Veterans Day, and it may surprise you to learn that these ten famous rock stars, actors, and politicians all served in the military. Here are the remaining five. → Read More
Famous Folks You Didn't Know Were Military Veterans, Part One
It's Veterans Day, and it may surprise you to learn that these ten famous rock stars, actors, and politicians all served in the military. Here are the first five... → Read More
Check Out These Veterans Day Freebies And Discounts
In honor of Veterans Day, restaurant chains and retailers are offering all sorts of discounts and free meals on Nov. 11 for active-duty military, veterans, and reservists. → Read More
Military Dogs Honored During Veterans Day Parade (Video)
For the first time ever, six retired military working dogs and their handlers will get their own float on Veterans Day during "America's Parade" in New York City. Joining the hero dog teams will be Army veteran Tracy Marrow (better known as actor and rapper Ice-T). → Read More
Baskin-Robbins' Newest Flavor For Veterans Day? Camouflage Ice Cream
You had me at salty caramel, Baskin-Robbins. But the ice cream chain's newest flavor isn't just about taste. First Class Camouflage is meant to honor our military on Veterans Day. → Read More
Surgeries Suspended For Military Family Pets As Cost-Saving Measure
The cherished dogs and cats of military families are no longer able to get surgical procedures at military veterinary facilities, as these clinics have cut back on services to save money. → Read More
Camp Pendleton's 1st Female Sergeant of the Guard Running For Congress
More female veterans are running for Congress this year than ever before, including Marine Corps veteran Donna Dunn. Dunn holds the distinction of being first woman to serve as the Sergeant of the Guard at Camp Pendleton. → Read More
Civil War Hero To Be Awarded Medal Of Honor (Video)
Cemetery Ridge. Pickett’s Charge. Phrases that sound familiar from books we've read, or maybe by watching Ken Burns' documentary on the Civil War. But on November 6, 2014, history will come to life when President Barack Obama posthumously awards Army 1st Lt. Alonzo H. Cushing the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863. → Read More
Watch Live Stream Of USS America Commisioning Ceremony (Video)
The Navy will commission the San Diego-based amphibious assault ship, USS America, in San Francisco on Saturday morning. Home Post will live stream the commissioning ceremony starting at 10 a.m. PDT. → Read More
Bulldog Puppy Marine PFC Smedley Butler Sidelined By Broken Toe
Just weeks after he made the transition from recruit to full-fledged Marine, PFC Smedley Butler has been sidelined from his duties as Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego's mascot. The 7-month-old English Bulldog puppy broke his toe and must refrain from public appearances for at least four weeks. → Read More
Marine Cpl. Jordan Spears, Lost At Sea, 1st US Death In ISIS Campaign (Video)
Several media outlets are calling MCAS Miramar-based Marine Corps Cpl. Jordan L. Spears, 21, the first casualty of the U.S. military's campaign against ISIS (also called ISIL and the Islamic State). Spears was lost at sea when he bailed out of a MV-22B Osprey after the aircraft appeared to lose power after taking off from the USS Makin Island in the North Arabian Sea. → Read More
Missing Marine From USS Makin Island Presumed Lost At Sea
The Navy has called off its search for a U.S. Marine Corps aircrew member who went missing in the North Arabian Gulf after he bailed out of a MV-22 Osprey that lost power after taking off from the USS Makin Island. → Read More
Miramar Air Show To Feature Final Flight Of Sea Knight 'Phrog' (Video)
The Vietnam-era aircraft CH-46 Sea Knight will fly its final time at the 2014 Miramar Air Show, which takes place Oct. 3 - 5. The Blue Angels will also perform, as will the San Diego-based U.S. Navy Parachute Team - better known as the Leap Frogs. → Read More
US Troops Begin Arriving In Africa To Battle Ebola Outbreak (Video)
Armed with hand sanitizers on their belts, members of the U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force have started to arrive in West Africa - the epicenter of the worst Ebola outbreak in human history. → Read More