The hue and cry for ouster of Rep. John Murtha (D-Pa.) from the rolls of “once a marine, always a marine” may be heard anew. The longtime lawmaker and staunch military supporter—and retired Marine colonel—made headlines again, saying on ABC News’ “Nightline” that he would not join today’s military. Murtha recently about-faced on US involvement in Iraq and called for a “soon as it’s safe” withdrawal of US forces, drawing critics far and wide.
Members of the Air Force Reserve’s 920th Rescue Wing helped save 11 airplane crash survivors off the coast of Florida on May 12. The Reserve Airmen were flying an HC-130J Combat King II and an HH-60W Jolly Green II on a routine training flight when a Coast Guard call diverted…