Stories by Jeanne McKinney

Jeanne McKinney is an award-winning writer whose focus and passion is our United States active-duty military members and military news. Her Patriot Profiles offer an inside look at the amazing active-duty men and women in all Armed Services, including U.S. Marine Corps, Navy, Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, and National Guard. Reporting includes first-hand accounts of combat missions in Iraq and Afghanistan, the fight against violent terror groups, global defense, tactical training and readiness, humanitarian and disaster relief assistance, next-generation defense technology, family survival at home, U.S. port and border protection and illegal interdiction, women in combat, honoring the Fallen, Wounded Warriors, Military Working Dogs, Crisis Response, and much more. McKinney has won twelve San Diego Press Club “Excellence in Journalism Awards”, including seven First Place honors.

Miramar Air Show plus 100 years of women Marines

MCAS Miramar Air Show honors 100 years of women Marines

The theme of this year's Miramar Air Show celebrated 100 years of women Marines, spotlighting their accomplishments from World War I to the Global War on Terror.

2018 U.N. Session: President Trump touts sovereignty, patriotism and defense parity

SAN DIEGO. President Donald Trump was cool and confident on the global stage at the 73rd Session of the United Nations (U.N.). Trump delivered an impassioned call to the U.N. delegates to defend their sovereignty and patriotism. Additionally, he rejected oppressive ideologies, regimes, and global control, while reaffirming U.S. commitment to world peace, security, and ...

US AFRICOM, al-Shabab, Somalia, al Shabab, Terror, War, Military, Jeanne McKinney, U.S. Africom, Somalia

US AFRICOM forces kill 18 al-Shabab fighters in Somalia

US Forces, in coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, conducted a military air strike in self-defense against al-Shabab militants.

Bin Laden, Africa, Jihadist, 9/11, Jeanne McKinney, Patriot Profiles

Remembering 9/11: Bin Laden’s jihadist cause of 1993 ignites Africa today

SAN DIEGO: As we remember with reverence the American victims of terrorist attacks on 9/11, let us not put our guard down 17 years later. Under the leadership of al-Qa’ida founder and leader, Osama bin Laden, a horrific day for the United States launched a global manhunt for the architect of the mass murders, igniting ...

K9s For Warriors trains shelter dogs to heal PTSD Veterans, gives new life

SAN DIEGO: The moment an improvised explosive device exploded on a busy road near Baghdad, Iraq, 2005, SSgt Randy Dexter, one of many Veterans with PTSD, had his life abruptly re-programmed. Dexter, at 19, joined the Army to be a combat medic. He studied military medicine at Brooke Army Medical Center, where he acquired advanced ...

Congresswoman Maxine Waters calls for Liberals to confront Trump Administration, Conservatives

Despite Congresswoman Waters denials of inciting violence by calling liberals to confront conservatives, when violence happens to a Trump Administration member, family member, or supporter, she should be held accountable for inciting persons to act.

Afghanistan, Taliban, Marines, Terrorism, Counterterrorism, Jeanne McKinney

Exclusive story behind 80+ Taliban leaders killed by US Marines, Afghanistan in May

In an exclusive report, the month of May brought a kinetic blow against terror in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, as America’s longest war rages on. Marines in the Task Force Southwest unit took a blow against terrorism in the region by killing more than eighty Taliban leaders.

Gina Haspel, CIA's Gina Haspel, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, Sen. Rand Paul, Stephen Nemo

USS Bunker Hill: Air warfare support for Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group in Arabian Gulf

The guided missile cruiser, USS Bunker Hill (CG-52), recently returned with the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group (TRCSG) to their home port. Their mission a great success.

Military Working Dogs, Marines, fight against terror

Military Working Dogs: Marines and canine companions fight against terror

It is not always easy to match a Military Working Dog and it's Marine Handler. Military Working Dogs are an important tool to Marines on the front lines of the fight against terror.

Commander-in-Chief Donald Trump celebrates Marines at MCAS Miramar

“As your Commander-in-Chief, I have no greater comfort than knowing I can have absolute faith in you .... But above all – you are great American patriots. It’s an honor to be with you.” The Commander in Chief, President Donald Trump, speaks to the Marines at Miramar

Marine Lt. Col. Mount now commands Wounded Warrior Battalion-West

US Marine Lt. Col. Mount continues to serve despite his injuries. Now he commands the Wounded Warrior Battalion-West, Camp Pendleton, California.

Honor at Hellfire’s Gate: Sgt. Douglas Bascom’s final steps

No mother wants to sacrifice their son or daughter. But they do. On Memorial day we remember the those who gave everything.

The USS Carl Vinson and troops heading to North Korea’s waters

An introduction to the warship USS Carl Vinson and those that serve on her

Women in charge on the Navy’s newest warships

Overcoming the difficult or hard while defending freedom is not limited to male military achievement.

USS Carl Vinson Strike Group pivotal in Asia-Pacific rebalance of forces

America’s away team’ is primed for the triple header – security, stability, and superiority - and will not call the game because of rain.

The American Patriot: an Endangered Species?

The Revolutionary War in 1776 gave birth to the American patriot lineage. Is it still alive today?

Freedom Alert: Socialist predators at large

A socialist mastermind who sets out to ‘fundamentally transform’ becomes addicted to power through energetic and sustained attacks on individual liberty.

Hillary’s Media: New kind of justice or justice denied

The slogan for the 1868 Democratic Convention was, “This is a White man’s country – let a White man rule.” And really, not much has changed for that party.

Retaking Ramadi: SPMAGTF-CR-CC teams up with Iraqi Security Forces to defeat ISIS

America is the leader in helping to ensure freedom around the globe.

Slick, Fast, Lethal: US Navy tests F-35C Stealth Warfighter

One of the great things about America – we’re always trying to stay a step ahead, because that going to help us continue to be the best military - Naval TOPGUN Lieutenant Michael Jennings