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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.
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
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
Marine generals might be disciplined for AAV sinking that killed 9, commandant says
“Everything is on the table,” from no action to courts-martial, Berger said.
By Philip Athey
Why tankers are terrified of apricots
Apricots leave tankers shivering in their boots.
By Sarah Sicard
Marine Corps’ safety culture ‘has got to improve’
Sixty Marines have died in the past five years during training accidents.
By Philip Athey
Marine Corps rolls out ‘mishap library’ in wake of deadly accidents
The collection will show 'what wrong looks like,' so Marine leaders can 'get it right.'
By Philip Athey
Marine Corps inspector general suspended pending third investigation into AAV accident
Maj. Gen. Robert Castellvi was the 1st Marine Division commander during a 2020 mishap that killed nine service members.
By Philip Athey