200-foot barge sunk off Little Egg Inlet to boost reef habitat and marine life
Little Egg Inlet, NJ – It happened in July when a 200-foot barge was carefully deployed to the bottom of the Atlantic as part of … Read more
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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 … Read more
Three rehabilitated seals released back into the wild by Marine Mammal Stranding Center
BRIGANTINE, N.J. — The Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) released three rehabilitated seals back into the wild this week, including an entanglement survivor, bringing the … Read more
Bayonne honors World War II Marine veteran and retired police lieutenant Owen Ballweg
BAYONNE, N.J. — Members of the Bayonne Police Department gathered Thursday to salute the funeral procession of retired Lieutenant Owen Ballweg, a decorated Marine Corps … Read more
Secaucus Police and Fire marine fleets honored in annual blessing ceremony
SECAUCUS, N.J. — The Secaucus Police Department held its annual blessing ceremony for its police and fire marine fleets on Saturday, a tradition rooted in … Read more
Two men charged with murder of U.S. Marine Peter Chounthala in California
BELLFLOWER, Calif. — Two men have been charged with murder in the 2024 killing of active-duty U.S. Marine Peter Chounthala, who was fatally struck by … Read more
U.S. Marine, Veteran Prosecutor Seeks To Defeat 73-Year-Old Career Politician in Ocean County Race
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Rory Wells, a Republican candidate seeking the position of Ocean County Clerk, is gaining momentum just weeks after launching his campaign … Read more
Marlboro Township honors Marine veterans with new Military Appreciation banners
MARLBORO, N.J. — Marlboro Township Police unveiled its first Military Appreciation banners on Wednesday, honoring two officers who served in the United States Marine Corps … Read more
Medal of Honor hero Dakota Meyer reenlists in Marine Corps
WASHINGTON — Congressional Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer has reenlisted in the United States Marine Corps, more than a decade after his heroic actions … Read more
New Jersey Could Soon Have License Plates for Marine Corps Combat Veterans
TRENTON, NJ — A bipartisan bill that would allow Marines to obtain special commemorative license plates recognizing their combat service has cleared the Senate Transportation … Read more
Injured grey seal pup rescued in Atlantic City, receiving treatment at Marine Mammal Stranding Center
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — A male grey seal pup found injured near the Golden Nugget Casino parking lot on March 4 is now receiving medical … Read more
Former Marine pleads guilty in fentanyl overdose death of fellow Marine
LOS ANGELES — A former U.S. Marine lance corporal pleaded guilty Friday to a felony drug offense in connection with the 2020 fentanyl-related death of … Read more
Last chance to register for Marine Science Mondays in Toms River
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The final opportunity to sign up for Marine Science Mondays, a hands-on educational program presented by New Logic Marine Science Camp … Read more
Injured seal rescued in Ventnor treated and released by Marine Mammal Stranding Center
VENTNOR, N.J. — A harbor seal found on a Ventnor beach Thursday morning with bloody flippers was rescued and examined by the Marine Mammal Stranding … Read more
NYC BLM Leader Cries Racism, Hints at Widespread Upheavel, Violence if Marine Corps Subway Hero Daniel Penny is Not Convicted
Hawk Newsome, leader of Black Lives Matter Greater New York, has made headlines with his fiery remarks outside the Daniel Penny trial. Following the dismissal … Read more
Marine Corps veteran honored for heroism in foiling attempted robbery
DOVER, Del. — The Dover Police Department presented Jermaine Milam, a USMC Marine Corps veteran with the Distinguished Citizen Award on Tuesday, recognizing his swift … Read more
Marine Mammal Stranding Center Reports Fifth Busiest Seal Season
Brigantine, NJ – The Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) announced that the 2024 Seal Season was the fifth busiest in its 46-year history. The season … Read more
Young New Jersey Entrepreneurs Donate Portion of Summer Profits to Save Marine Mammals
BRIGANTINE, N.J. — A group of young entrepreneurs from the Brigantine Farmer’s Market “Dolphin Tank” program presented a donation of $575 to the Marine Mammal … Read more
Joe Biden Tried to Shake Hand of Marine Who Lost His Entire Arm in Abbey Gate Bombing
Marine Sgt. Tyler Vargas-Andrews, who survived the devastating Abbey Gate attack in Afghanistan three years ago, recently shared a raw and powerful account of an … Read more
Stafford Township Police Marine Unit Assists Vessel in Distress Following Collision with Water Marker
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ — Early on the morning of August 23, 2024, the Stafford Township Police Marine Unit responded to an urgent call from the … Read more
Connecticut Born Marine Corps Veteran Hired by Myrtle Beach Police Department
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. – The Myrtle Beach Police Department has announced the addition of a new officer to its ranks, Officer Jeremy Lugo, who recently … Read more
Marine Mammal Stranding Center to Host Fundraiser at Hidden Sands Brewing Company
EGG HARBOR TWP., NJ – The Marine Mammal Stranding Center, a nonprofit dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating marine mammals and sea turtles in New Jersey, … Read more
Stafford Township Police Department Launches New Marine Unit
Stafford Township, NJ – The Stafford Township Police Department proudly announced the launch of their new Marine Unit during a ceremony at The Boatyard. This … Read more
Trump Picks Ohio Senator J.D. Vance, Marine for Vice President
Trump Selects Senator J.D. Vance as Vice Presidential Candidate Donald J. Trump has announced his choice of Ohio Senator J.D. Vance as his running mate … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
‘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 … Read more
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. … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
‘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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
Air and Marine Operations Southeast Region crews apprehend 1,086 migrants in December
MIAMI— U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations Southeast Region crews worked with U.S. Coast Guard, Homeland Security Task Force-Southeast, local and international … Read more
Military Vehicle Rollover Kills 1 Marine, Injures More Than A Dozen
Military Vehicle Rollover Kills 1 Marine, Injures More Than A Dozen Micaela Burrow on December 13, 2023 A military vehicle accident killed one Marine and … Read more
US Marine killed, 14 injured in vehicle rollover accident
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A U.S. Marine was killed and 14 others were injured after a vehicle rollover accident at Camp Pendleton in California, the military … Read more
Ex-US Marine pleads guilty to firebombing California abortion clinic
By Steve Gorman LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – An ex-U.S. Marine pleaded guilty on Thursday to federal charges that he firebombed a women’s health and abortion … Read more
President Biden Says U.S. Marine Has Code to Blow Up the World
U.S. President Joe Biden made a startling revelation to a group of manufacturing employees in Pueblo, Colorado at CS Wind that is sending chills down … Read more
CBP Air and Marine agents rescue migrants from South Florida waters
MIAMI – Early Tuesday morning, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Air and Marine Operations (AMO) agents successfully resuscitated an unresponsive individual who had entered … Read more