Marine Who Lost Both Legs Reenlists at 40
Fox News host Joey Jones, who lost both legs to an IED in Afghanistan, rejoined the Marine Corps at 40 to finish what he started. His goal: open doors for other wounded veterans who still want to serve.
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Australia Invests $7.2M in Undersea Navigation Tech
Three Australian companies just won government contracts to solve one of the ocean's toughest challenges: helping underwater vehicles navigate where GPS can't reach. Their breakthrough technology could transform how autonomous submarines operate in the deep sea.
Marines Clean Japan Base Monthly, Build Local Bonds
U.S. service members at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni volunteer monthly to clean their Japanese base and surrounding landmarks, turning trash pickup into cultural bridge-building. Local residents now offer free meals in gratitude for the Marines' dedication to respecting Japanese traditions.
Marine Survives Osprey Crash With Never-Before-Tried Treatment
Travis Reyes walked away from a fiery crash that killed three Marines, only to face a deadly fungal infection doctors had never beaten before. An Australian medical team's "crazy idea" saved his life using a treatment combination never attempted in medical history.
Marines Clean Guam Beaches After Super Typhoon Sinlaku
U.S. sailors and Marines turned disaster relief into environmental action, cleaning beaches in Guam after Super Typhoon Sinlaku devastated the island. The military crews are helping restore both essential services and natural beauty to the community.
Chinese Scientists Create Crystal for GPS-Free Navigation
Scientists in China have developed a breakthrough crystal that brings us closer to ultra-precise nuclear clocks that could navigate submarines and spacecraft without GPS. The innovation solves a decades-old challenge in creating the exact wavelength of light needed for these next-generation timepieces.
China Plans $1,000M Deep-Sea Tourist Subs by 2030
Imagine watching bioluminescent creatures glow in the darkness 3,280 feet below the ocean surface. Chinese engineers say they'll have affordable tourist submarines reaching these alien depths within four years.
Marines Deliver 14,000 Pounds of Toys to Remote Alaska
U.S. Marines carried nearly 14,000 pounds of toys across Alaska's most isolated Arctic villages, reaching children in places where winter roads don't exist. The mission brought holiday joy to communities accessible only by air, proving that intentional kindness can travel anywhere.
Royal Marines Save Climber in -20C Ben Nevis Blizzard
A freezing climber curled up in snow on Britain's highest peak got a second chance at life when Royal Marines on a training exercise spotted him through a whiteout blizzard. The dramatic rescue unfolded at 4,413 feet in conditions so brutal that searchers say he had minutes left.
Canadian Team Shatters Human-Powered Sub World Record
A Montreal university team just broke the 10-year-old world speed record for human-powered submarines, hitting 7.682 knots in a custom-built vessel designed around their pilot's body. The victory at Maryland's International Submarine Races marked a full-circle moment for pilot Hugo Breton, whose father won the same competition 30 years ago.
Dutch Marines Rescue Stranded Hiker on Ben Nevis
A group of Dutch Marine reservists turned their mountain training exercise into a real-life rescue mission when they spotted a confused, freezing hiker near the summit of Britain's highest peak. Without their quick thinking in blizzard conditions, the man likely wouldn't have survived the night.
Drone Doubles Ocean Patrol Time to Track Submarines
A new drone system can hunt submarines for hours longer than crewed aircraft, freeing up naval crews for critical missions. The MQ-9B SeaGuardian just completed tests using advanced sonar technology to patrol vast ocean areas.