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Friday, December 21, 2012  A former U.S. Marine was released from a prison in Matamoros on Friday afternoon.

Sunday, December 09, 2012  The defense attorney for a former U.S. Marine jailed south of the border in Matamoros says he will not rest until his client is a free man.

Saturday, December 01, 2012  Action 4 News is teaming up with the Navy Army Community Credit Union to make this year’s holiday season a little bit brighter for thousands of families in the Rio Grande Valley.

Friday, November 02, 2012  Toy shopping for children is not only fun for these Marines, but it's also a way they can give back to the Rio Grande Valley.

Sunday, July 08, 2012  The excitement could not be contained at Valley International Airport, where family and friends waited to welcome home LCpl. Jose Javier Rivera Jr.

Monday, May 23, 2011  An Edinburg family is asking for prayers after their U.S. Marine son who was wounded while serving his fourth and final tour in Afghanistan.

Sunday, May 22, 2011  A U.S. Marine from Edinburg is recovering after an improvised explosive device hit his patrol unit in Afghanistan.

Wednesday, December 22, 2010  A man accused of robbing a Weslaco convenience store and firing on officers during a chase is behind bars after investigators learned he joined the U.S. Marines.

Friday, June 11, 2010  Funeral arrangements have been confirmed for an Edinburg Marine killed in the line of duty in Afghanistan.

Monday, January 11, 2010  A Valley vet with more than a decade’s worth of experience with the U.S. Marines is pleading to have his prized military possessions returned.

Tuesday, May 26, 2009  One valley veteran who paid the ultimate price has two monument sdisplaying his valor.

Wednesday, December 17, 2008  As of Wednesdays, the Toys 4 Tots campaign was still about 10,000 toys short.