U.S. Marine Corps

On the left, Eleanor “Ellie” Cooke is shown as a senior at Murray State University in Murray, Kentucky. On the left, she is pictured at her wedding to Chase Cooke, a fellow U.S. Marine.

Former Belleville resident is one of three Marines killed in Australia crash

Teri Maddox

Capt. Eleanor “Ellie” Cooke was one of two pilots. “We’re very proud of her, and by giving her life, she saved 20 other people,” Cooke's mother said.

Senior Chief Operations Specialist Douglas Reece leads a training session on extremism in the ranks aboard the USS Curtis Wilbur in February 2021. The session was part of a Defense Department-wide stand down.

Government, Politics & Issues

An investigation of a San Diego Marine is raising questions about the military's extremism policy

Amita Sharma

The Marine Corps investigated whether the reservist son of a former San Diego Republican official tried to join a white supremacist group. But the outcome of the case provided little clarity into the military's new anti-extremism policy.

Wauneen Rucker became the second-ever Black Mrs. Missouri in 2020.

Culture & History

At 57, ‘Mrs. Missouri’ Wauneen Rucker Still Finds New Adventures

Lara Hamdan

After starting in pageants at age 14, 57-year-old Wauneen Rucker became the second-ever Black Mrs. Missouri. She is also the first to win the title over age 50. She discussed her journey on St. Louis on the Air.

Volunteer carpenters from Builder's Bloc frame the new home in Wildwood on September 29, 2018.

Government, Politics & Issues

After years of planning, volunteers begin building Wildwood home for wounded veteran

Shahla Farzan

The tap of Mike Wheeler’s hammer echoes through the forest, as he helps frame the walls of a new home in Wildwood.Wheeler is one of a dozen carpenters…

Veteran Marine Captain Allyn Hinton recalls memories of the Vietnam War and talks about the upcoming reunion of USMC combat helicopter pilots in St. Louis next week.

Arts

St. Louis Marine veteran shares tales of war, camaraderie ahead of biennial reunion

Caitlin Lally

Vietnam veterans are on the minds of many following the recent passing of Sen. John McCain, and for former Marine Captain Allyn Hinton, this event…

Jeff Strong, a trumpeter with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, previously played in the U.S. Marine Band.

Arts

St. Louis Symphony trumpeter, former Staff Sgt. Jeff Strong reflects on serving in U.S. Marine Band

Lara Hamdan

Former Staff Sgt. Jeff Strong enlisted in the Marines specifically to join the “President's Own” United States Marine Band. After completing his service,…

Wounded Mo. Vet Gets 'Smart Home'

Marshall Griffin

A paralyzed Afghan War veteran from central Missouri received a special gift for Veterans Day -- a “smart home” which was custom-built for him and…

Marine pilots land a CH-46 Sea Knight as part of the static display under the Gateway Arch during Marine Week in St. Louis, June 20, 2011.

Visiting Marines robbed in St. Louis

Updated 11:13 a.m. with information from St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Marine Corps spokeswoman comment.St. Louis detectives are investigating an apparent…

The United States Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Va. The memorial was erected to honor all marines who have died in defense of the United States. (via Flickr/ jimbowen0306)

Bethalto Marine Corzine dies in Afghanistan

An Illinois Marine has died from wounds he received while fighting in Afghanistan, the Associated Press reports.The Department of Defense said Monday that…

Traffic crash kills Marine traveling through the area

Rachel Lippmann

A 24-year old U.S. Marine has died, following a three-car accident on the Illinois approach to the Poplar Street Bridge.Blake G. Hinds was a native of…