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New investigation reveals more details on fatal Marine AAV accident
New investigation reveals additional information about the fatal July 2020 amphibious assault vehicle accident.
By Philip Athey
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Marine general cited for failures in fatal AAV mishap faces scrutiny over his new job as IG
Marine Maj. Gen. Robert Castellvi's failures played a part in the deaths of eight Marines and one sailor. Just a few months later, he was elevated to be the Inspector General of the Marine Corps.
By Philip Athey
Marine Corps launches a third investigation into deadly amphibious assault vehicle accident
This time the focus is on the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit.
By Philip Athey
‘It’s your date of death, just finish this mission’: Heartbroken families of fallen Marines, sailor react to failures exposed in tragic AAV sinking investigation
Anger, disgust and unimaginable grief were some of the words used to describe the emotions felt by some of the families of the nine service members who didn’t survive that day.
By Philip Athey
California Marine unit set to receive first amphibious combat vehicle
The first batch of 18 amphibious combat vehicles will be delivered to Marines aboard Twentynine Palms, California, within the month.
By Philip Athey