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Parachute mishap resulted in Marine’s North Carolina training death
Sgt. Colin Arslanbas, "an outstanding Marine and leader," was in a parachute accident during a predeployment certification exercise.
5 Marines who died in helicopter crash in California identified
All were members of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing’s Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, nicknamed the Flying Tigers.
5 Marines confirmed dead in California helicopter crash
3rd Marine Aircraft Wing’s news release didn’t identify the five Marines, citing the military’s policy of waiting 24 hours after notifying next of kin.
Helicopter with 5 Marines aboard goes missing over California
The Marines from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361 were flying a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter from southern Nevada to San Diego.
Marine KC-130J aircraft ‘departed’ runway upon landing in Arizona
No one was injured, but a KC-130J apparently sustained damage from the mishap in Arizona.
Watch Marines blow up bridge, as practice for hindering enemy forces
The bridge on a Navy-owned island in California had rusted to the point of being susceptible to collapse. That gave Marines a rare training opportunity.
Phase 2 of Marine infantry battalion experiment kicks off
This phase will tinker with added medical personnel, electronic warfare and sustaining logistics in austere locations.
By Todd South
Corporal honored for saving fellow Marine’s life after a hit-and-run
Without Cpl. Caleb Williams, Lance Cpl. Anahi Anaya said, “I would not be here today.”
New in 2024: Marines build 3rd Littoral Regiment to fight peer threats
Another littoral regiment is planned for Guam in 2025.
By Todd South