Irene Loewenson

Irene Loewenson

Irene Loewenson is a staff reporter for Marine Corps Times. She joined Military Times as an editorial fellow in August 2022. She is a graduate of Williams College, where she was the editor-in-chief of the student newspaper.

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Military police fire shots at driver breaking onto California Marine base

The breach wasn't an act of terrorism, according to a Marine spokesman.

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Top Marine leader sworn in 1 day after Senate confirmation

Gen. Eric Smith took on the role Friday morning in a small ceremony at the Pentagon.

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Marine vet stole $344K in benefits, lied about brain injury, feds say

Paperwork Paul John “PJ” Herbert provided for an event didn’t mention a Bronze Star or a Combat Action Ribbon, both of which he wore on his dress uniform.

4-foot-7-inch Marine says peers in boot camp ‘kind of looked up to’ him

Is Pfc. Nathaniel Laprade the shortest service member of all time? It’s hard to say for sure.

Marine tactical vehicle burns after apparent artillery misfire

The round, fired by another unit, had landed two miles short of its target, reports say.

A corporal gave a speech in front of the top Marine — and got promoted

Then-Cpl. Peyton Nott also received an award for taking on a billet typically reserved for gunnery sergeants, enlisted Marines with years' more experience.

Corporal killed in Australia Osprey crash loved being a Marine

Cpl. Spencer Collart became a Marine with a sometimes-tough exterior, but he never lost his goofy side, his family said.

Marines’ Pacific air-defense unit is back with drone-killing abilities

Hawaii has been home to a flurry of activations and deactivations as part of Force Design 2030.

Marine test pilot settles into International Space Station

Lt. Col. Jasmine Moghbeli made her first trip into space as a mission commander of SpaceX Crew-7, launching Aug. 26.

Marine camouflage uniform shortage won’t be fixed until summer 2024

Marines’ camouflage uniforms are supposed to be difficult for enemy eyes to find. But these days, they’re difficult for even Marines to find.

Largest Marine expeditionary force has no Senate-confirmed leader

The expeditionary force is supposed to be commanded by a three-star general.

Top Marine orders ‘culture of safety’ review after deadly crashes

Unit commanders must ask their junior Marines to provide “honest feedback on perceived hazards,” according to a message signed by Gen. Eric Smith.

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