U.S. Marine Corps

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.

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…

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…

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

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…

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

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

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…