Latest "26th-Marine-Expeditionary-Unit" stories

A warship with Marines loitered for a month on alert in the Red Sea during US embassy move to Jerusalem

Marines were on high alert and ready to provide quick reaction forces in the event of violence stemming from the U.S. embassy move to Jerusalem.

By Shawn Snow

3 years ago

Grunts to get new binocular night vision goggles by spring 2020 ― and they’re not green

The Corps expects delivery of 14,000 devices, with the first sets to be doled out to grunts around spring of 2020.

By Shawn Snow

3 years ago

26th MEU deployment training spreads across North Carolina

Marine Corps troops gearing up for an overseas deployment are seeing some variety as they train on terrain around North Carolina.

4 years ago

Marine battalion commander sacked during deployment

Lt. Col. Marcus J. Mainz was commander of 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment embarked with the 26th MEU.

By Shawn Snow

5 years ago

A day in the life — photos of Marines getting OC spray-certified are pure gold

Congratulations to these devils on joining perhaps the world’s most miserable club.

By Jon Simkins

5 years ago

Thousands of US troops and Marines arrive in Jordan

The troops arrive in Jordan amid speculation of an imminent U.S. missile attack on neighboring Syria.

By Shawn Snow

5 years ago

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