From hospital windows to ocean waves, a once-injured seal is swimming free again as costs mount at New Jersey’s only marine mammal rescue center
Brigantine, NJ — After four months of recovery for a serious flipper injury, a rehabilitated seal finally returned to the open ocean this week as the Marine Mammal Stranding Center in Brigantine…
Marine School Board Member Won’t Resign After January 6 Conviction
FREDERICK COUNTY, VA – Miles Adkins, 39, a former U.S. Marine and current member of the Frederick County School Board, has been sentenced to 12 days in jail by a federal judge…
Suffolk County Police Helicopter and Marine Unit Rescue Stranded Paddleboarders
MOUNT SINAI, NY—Two paddleboarders were rescued from strong tides at Cedar Beach, Mount Sinai, thanks to the rapid response of Suffolk County Police Department units yesterday afternoon. The incident unfolded when the…
Marine Veteran Sentenced in Jan. 6 Capitol Riot Case
WASHINGTON, D.C. — John George Todd III, a Missouri resident and U.S. Marine veteran, was sentenced to five years in prison for his role in the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. U.S.…
Repeat Drunk Driver Admits Guilt in Crash that Killed Marine Corps Vet
Lindenhurst, NY – Michael DeAngelo, age 33 of Lindenhurst, pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicular manslaughter and other charges following a quadruple-fatal crash. DeAngelo admitted to driving over 100 miles per hour under…
Air and Marine Operations and partners disrupt smuggling of 2.8 tons of cocaine in the Eastern Caribbean Sea
MIAMI— U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Air and Marine Operations worked with partners in the Eastern Caribbean to disrupt smuggling of 2.8 tons of cocaine, denying transnational criminal organizations approximately $73,892,000 USD on…
Citrus County Sheriff’s Office Marine Unit Rescues Nine Boaters
CITRUS COUNTY, FL – This past weekend, the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Marine Unit, in collaboration with the U.S. Coast Guard and the MyFWC Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, successfully…
AMO Marine Interdiction Agents and Puerto Rico Police Seize about $5.4 Million Cocaine Load near Vieques, Puerto Rico
FAJARDO, Puerto Rico. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations (AMO) and the Puerto Rico Police Department thwarted the smuggling attempt of over 485 pounds (220 Kilograms) of cocaine…
‘It’s Bullsh*t’: Marine At Center Of New Afghanistan Probe Accuses Pentagon Of Covering Up Evidence
A Marine at the center of a supplemental probe into the deadly suicide bombing during the 2021 U.S. military withdrawal from Afghanistan accused the Pentagon of concealing information showing it could have…
Toms River Announces Marine Science Camp for Summer 2024
TOMS RIVER, NJ — Toms River Recreation will host a Marine Science Camp at Shelter Cove Beach this summer, designed for students in grades K-8. The camp offers a unique educational experience,…
Calvert County Marine Units Play Key Role in Aftermath of Bridge Collapse
BALTIMORE, MD – In response to the catastrophic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Team (SOT) has been mobilized as part of…
Marine Mammal Stranding Center Rescues Entangled Seal in Long Branch
LONG BRANCH, NJ – The Marine Mammal Stranding Center recently responded to an emergency call regarding an entangled seal in Long Branch. The call, received on April 6, concerned a male Grey…
The Marine Corps Inspected Every Single Barracks. It Was As Bad As They Feared
The Marine Corps’ service-wide inspection that ended March 15 found that many Marines are living in “uninhabitable” conditions, but the path to fixing a decades-old problem will not be easy, according to…
NYC Scammer Targeted Marine Corps Reservists in Fake COVID-19 Vaccination Card Scam
BROOKLYN, NY – Two individuals were sentenced to prison for their roles in a conspiracy to distribute fraudulent COVID-19 Vaccination Cards. Jia Liu has been sentenced to 21 months in prison by…
Air and Marine Operations crew rescues migrant in distress
LAREDO, Texas — U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Air and Marine Operations agents rescued a migrant in distress on April 1, 2024 approximately 25 miles northeast of Laredo, Texas. On Monday, a…
‘Mishap Ship’: Troubled Marine Corps Vessel Received Major Award For Battle Readiness
A Marine Corps amphibious assault ship that was subject to investigation for engineering breakdowns in 2023 that hurt Navy readiness received a prestigious battle effectiveness award covering the time period in which…
Air and Marine Operations and partners seize over 2 tons of cocaine near the British Virgin Islands
MIAMI – U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Air and Marine Operations worked with international partners to seize 4,294 pounds (1,948 kilograms) of cocaine on March 6 off the coast of the British Virgin Islands,…
Marine Mammal Stranding Center Cares for Injured Grey Seal Pup
On International Seal Day, the Marine Mammal Stranding Center reports caring for 18 seals in their hospital, including a female Grey seal pup admitted on Wednesday (3/20). The pup was found at…
Watch: NJSP Marine Services Bureau Rescues Distressed Windsurfer
The New Jersey State Police Marine Services Bureau (MSB) successfully conducted a rescue operation for a distressed windsurfer, emphasizing the importance of preparedness for changing weather conditions while engaging in water activities.…
Harp Seal Rescued and Recovering at Marine Mammal Stranding Center
The Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) has announced the rescue of a large adult male Harp seal from the beach in Lavallette, NJ. After the seal was observed for 24 hours without…
Distressed Grey Seal Pup Rescued Near Barnegat Inlet by Local Marine Mammal Stranding Team
Seaside Park, NJ – A young grey seal pup is receiving care at the Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) following its discovery and an eventful transport. On Thursday, February 8, the male…