Lejeune Marines run first live munition drop from fielded droneThe July 3 live-fire exercise included the drop, followed by mortar fire and a Javelin missile strike in a simulated company-level assault.25 hours ago
Marine’s lifesaving actions earn her an achievement medalThe Marine aided wounded motorists after spotting the aftermath of a multi-vehicle car crash in Virginia. 3 weeks ago
Marines to field multibarrel sniper rifle to replace two existing weaponsThe rifle will replace both the Mk13 Mod 7 and the M40A6 sniper rifles.
Marines seek balance for career progression and unit cohesionFewer PCS moves for Marines already are starting.
Shooting farther with more punch: The Army finally found an M4 and SAW replacement Soldiers, special operators and Marines in the near future will carry a first-of-its kind rifle and light machine gun.
Here’s how Marine air power will shift with the Corps’ 2022 aviation plan It's the Corps’ first publicly released aviation plan since 2019.
Ukraine conflict reveals parallels to new Marine Corps war-fighting visionMarines can look to the Ukraine conflict for real-world previews of how the Corps’ war-fighting concept might unfold.
Marine 3-star: Technology remade combined arms, the Corps must adjust“Combined arms is more than towed cannon artillery, tanks and aviation,” Lt. Gen. Karsten Heckl said. “It’s information, cyber and space.”
Biden meets with family of Marine veteran abducted in Syria nearly 10 years agoAustin Tice had been taken shortly before ending a reporting trip in Syria on Aug.14, 2012.
Army expects Next Generation Squad Weapon to get to its first unit by next yearAn unloaded XM5 rifle is two pounds heavier than an unloaded M4. But the XM250 is four pounds lighter than the M249 SAW.
Fewer Marines in the Corps, but more pay for those who stayThe Corps expects to shed a lot of weight in the middle ranks.
Army chooses Sig Sauer to build its Next Generation Squad WeaponThe weapon has an advanced optic, shoots 6.8mm and will replace the M4 carbine and M249 SAW.