Marine

Former Marine back in the U.S. after prisoner swap

After nearly three years detained in Russia, former U.S. Marine Trevor Reed is back home. Reed was released Wednesday as part of a prisoner exchange between the U.S. and Russia. Two Americans, including basketball star Britney Griner, remain in Russian custody and questions are swirling about when they too might be freed.

Navy: No Apparent Foul Play in Marine Recruit Death

PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Navy investigators say there are no apparent signs of foul play in the death of a recruit who died after falling in a barracks stairwell at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot on Parris Island. Naval Criminal Investigative Service spokesman Ed Buice tells The Island Packet of Hilton Head that the investigation is continuing into the…

Death of Marine Recruit at Parris Island Under Investigation

WCIV PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — The Marines say the death of a recruit at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot on Parris Island is under investigation. Marine Capt. Greg Carroll tells media outlets that Raheel Siddiqui of Taylor, Michigan, died Friday. Carroll says the recruit arrived at Parris Island on March 7 and was undergoing basic training. Carroll would not…