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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.
Fate of Marine battalion commander during tragic 2020 vehicle sinking on the line
Two Marines testified that the commander ultimately was responsible for training failures and the faulty MEU vehicles.
By Philip Athey
Fate of Marine battalion commander connected to deadly AAV sinking to be determined in December
A board of inquiry will be held for Lt. Col. Keith Brenize "to show cause for retention in the Marine Corps."
By Philip Athey
Marines clarify combat evaluation orders in aftermath of deadly AAV sinking
It is now explicitly stated that units preparing to deploy must got through a combat evaluation within six months of the deployment.
By Philip Athey
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
Fly it, shoot it, sink it, float it home: See Marines sink Navy ship with new missile
A look at Marines sinking a decommissioned Navy ship:
By Todd South
These Marines will spend 2 years testing the Corps’ new ship-sinking missile
The missiles traveled “in excess of 100 nautical miles.” And not in a straight line, either.
By Todd South
Families of service members killed in 2020 Marine Corps AAV accident sue manufacturer
The lawyers also called for the Corps to cease all waterborne training for the AAV and its replacement, the amphibious combat vehicle, until the alleged cargo hatch flaw can be fixed.
By Philip Athey
III MEF sends AAVs back in the water
"U.S. Marines with Company B, 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion, completed a demanding waterborne operations training package June 8, 2021, on Okinawa, Japan, in compliance with all updated policies and procedures. ... "
By Philip Athey
Marine Corps amphibious council should include a parent of service member killed in AAV
It not only would be smart optics. It would be justice, and then some, this op-ed author says.
By Michael H. C. McDowell
Marine Corps inspector general fired, counseled as result of deadly AAV accident
Maj. Gen. Robert Castellvi had been suspended from his position in April.
By Philip Athey