There are 3 article(s) tagged Marines:

• July 2026

  • Memphian who fought Muhammad Ali, served as Green Beret and became Secret Service agent dies

    Henry Hooper II, who died July 12 at the age of 87, had an illustrious life and career.

    By John Klyce July 21, 2026

• May 2025

  • Calkins: He’s a combat veteran who used to think he was dumb. Now he’s graduating from Memphis — with honors.

    Eric Daniels is a combat veteran who once failed sixth, seventh and eighth grades. He’s also one of 2,759 students who will receive a diploma from the University of Memphis Saturday.

    By Geoff Calkins May 10, 2025

• April 2021

  • Calkins: No vaccination, no admission. This Marine is showing us the way

    Tony Ludlow served his country for a decade. He didn’t do it to protect the right of the misguided to make the rest of us sick. So if you want to join his boot camp, you’ll have to show him proof of vaccination first. 

    By Geoff Calkins April 12, 2021