“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.

A Marine Corps spokesman told BI there were concerns about prank calls, harassment, and doxxing of leaders and their families amid the protests.

While the protests are smaller and more concentrated, it seems history is repeating itself. Seven hundred United States Marines from Twentynine Palms have been activated by President Donald Trump in response to the current protests in LA.

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.

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 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.

Senator Tuberville grilled Marine Commandant Eric Smith over the F-35B ejection over North Charleston, who blamed pilot Del Pizzo for jet's $136 million loss.

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

A new grooming policy issued by the U.S. Marine Corps is being slammed by advocates for negatively targeting Black male service members.

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