Marines

“Starting today, the 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines will take on the crucial responsibility of safeguarding federal property and personnel,” announced Maj. Gen. Scott Sherman, commander of Task Force-51, during a recent media roundtable. This shift marks a significant transition, as the California National Guard soldiers, previously stationed at the Wilshire Federal Building in downtown Los Angeles, will hand over their duties to a contingent of 200 Marines. This transition allows the Guard to extend their protective…

California is gearing up for a legal showdown with the Trump administration regarding the deployment of U.S. troops in Los Angeles. This comes on the heels of widespread protests against President Donald Trump's immigration policies, which have seen demonstrators take to the streets in major cities across the country. The military has confirmed that around 700 U.S. Marines will be stationed in Los Angeles either today or tomorrow. They are set to support up to 4,000 National Guard troops tasked with protecting federal…