“Constitutionally, as a nation, we do not want to use active duty troops, deploy them against American citizens and others residing in our country. Because the impact is so negative. It makes it appear that the United States of America is a battleground,” Barthel said.

Hughes is a retired Master Sergeant with the United States Marine Corps. "I documented what the Marines were doing in LA. I was in Compton with them, so I patrolled with them. You know, we were on the streets,” Hughes said. She was at Camp Pendleton when troops there were sent to Los Angeles for the 1992 riots.

Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Eric Smith said Tuesday he has not had direct contact with Los Angeles Police Department leadership or California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) regarding the deployment of 700 Marines to the city amid immigration raid protests.

The National Museum of the Marine Corps announced the scheduled opening of a new temporary exhibition honoring the 250th anniversary.

A House Democrat on Tuesday grilled Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on the use of U.S. Marines to quell immigration protests in Los Angeles.

Log-in to bookmark & organize content - it's free! United States Marine Band director Lieutenant Colonel William F. Santelmann provided a musical history of the band by conducting portions of historic songs with ensembles using vintage instruments.

The United States Marine Corps has officially ended a decades-long policy, leaving many Black men vulnerable and experts questioning racist intent. Back in March, the Marine administration gave soldiers 90 days to be reexamined. Now, the deadline is here.

A federal judge on Thursday might rule on whether or not the Trump administration lawfully deployed National Guard and Marine Corps troops to Los Angeles.