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Marines sending new amphibious vehicles to Japan in the summer
184 amphibious combat vehicles have already been fielded by BAE Systems to the Marine Corps.
59 Marines are now certified to use amphibious combat vehicles in surf
Although there are now Marines who are authorized to operate amphibious combat vehicles, it’s unclear when the vehicles will be deployed.
What life is like for Marines on an amphibious ship
Fleet Week Marines described what life is like at sea.
Censured skipper from AAV disaster removed from carrier command list
Capt. John W. Kurtz's name was removed from the aviation major command screening board list in late 2022.
Navy secretary honors Marine guards who helped evacuate Sudan embassy
As a military power struggle erupted into deadly fighting in the Sudanese capital, the Marines worked to get the embassy ready for an evacuation.
Marines slam a shrinking amphibious fleet, but the Navy isn’t to blame
The genesis of an amphibious lift shortfall is the Corps’ abandonment of its long-standing requirement for a larger fleet of 38 ships, this Marine says.
By Maj. Gen. Christopher Owens (retired)