Local principal, veteran teaches students the importance of Veterans Day
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Veterans Day is November 11, a day to honor the sacrifice that service members made for the country. 4 News Now is highlighting…
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WSU reserves 13 football game seats for military killed in Kabul
WSU said on its Facebook page that they will reserve 13 seats the service members killed in Kabul last month for Saturday's game.
Spokane Indians to salute fallen service members in armed forces appreciation night
In conjunction with the Operation Fly Together campaign launched in May, the game Saturday will celebrate those from all branches of the armed forces as well as veterans.
Local veterans discuss difficulties transitioning to civilian life
Many of us have family members or know someone who has served or is serving in the military. The Army wanted to hear from service members about their time in the armed forces, so they tweeted this question: "How has service impacted you?" Instead of an overwhelmingly positive response, vets discussed issues with PTSD, sexual assault and suicide.
2 Marines killed in helicopter crash in Arizona
Two Marine pilots died in a helicopter crash near Yuma, Arizona, on Saturday, according to the US Marine Corps.
5 missing Marines declared dead in crash off Japan
Five US Marines who were missing after two aircraft collided mid-air off the coast of Japan on Thursday morning have been declared dead, the US Marine Corps said.
Malibu residents stay up all night to save neighborhood from fires
Robert Spangle didn't shower for five days. He barely slept. He was on a mission to make sure his Malibu hometown didn't burn to the ground.
What we know about gunman in Thousand Oaks bar shooting
Back in April, officers in Thousand Oaks, California, responded to a disturbance at the home where Ian David Long lived.
US F-35 fighter jet poised for combat debut
The US Marine Corps' stealth F-35B Lightning fighter jet could fly its first combat mission within days, according to several US defense officials.
Trailblazing female Marine makes history
First Lt. Marina Hierl is making Marine history... again.
US Embassy in Haiti requests extra security amid riots
The US embassy in Haiti has requested additional U.S. Marines and State Department security personnel to bolster security amid the riots that are taking place there, two U.S. officials tell CNN.
Contemplating suicide, this Marine turned to yoga to save his life
Marine Justin Blazejewski rolls out his yoga mat over a dock floating along the banks of the Potomac River.
US to double number of Marines in Norway amid Russia tensions
The government of Norway has approved approximately 400 additional US Marines to be posted to Norway, according to the country's Ministry of Defense.
Manhunt continues for 2nd suspect in Tennessee deputy's shooting death
One day before allegedly shooting a Dickson County, Tennessee, sheriff's deputy, Steven Joshua Wiggins was charged with aggravated assault for slapping and pulling the hair of a woman he also threatened with a gun, according to a police report.
US Marines beef up embassy security in Middle East
The Pentagon, in conjunction with the State Department, has increased the presence of Marine Corps security forces at a number of US embassies in the Middle East and Africa in light of increased tensions and unrest following the US decision to withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal and the opening of the new US embassy in Jerusalem, according to several military officials.
4 reported dead in Marine Corps helicopter crash
A Marine Corps helicopter has crashed in Southern California and the entire crew is presumed dead, according to reports by the Los Angeles Times, The San Diego Union Tribune and NPR.
US Marines resume F-35 flights at Yuma Air Station
The Marine Corps said 14 of its F-35B fighters are back up and running just a day after software issues grounded the planes at an Arizona air field.
