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Marine amphibious vehicles on track for safety milestone
The service remains on track to recertify all roughly 300 operators of the amphibious combat vehicle on how to operate it safely in water.
Top Marine acknowledges mechanical issues with new amphibious vehicles
Gen. David Berger, the Marine commandant, largely attributed amphibious combat vehicle rollovers to insufficient training.
Marine colonel relieved of command amid investigation into ACV mishap
In relieving Col. John Medeiros, the Marine Corps cited “a loss of trust and confidence in his ability to command.”
New in 2023: Marine amphibious combat vehicles on the East Coast
Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, is scheduled to get its first set of vehicles in spring 2023.
Marine Corps halts surf use of amphibious combat vehicles after mishap
The Marine Corps said one of its new amphibious combat vehicles rolled over in surf during training. No one was hurt.
The Corps has new amphibious vehicles, needs maintainer training tools
126 amphibious combat vehicles have been sent to the fleet, all on the West Coast.
By Hope Hodge Seck
Marines pause amphibious combat vehicle waterborne operations following rollover in California high surf
Marines aboard the two ACVs were able to evacuate and no injuries were reported.
By Todd South
Safety issue stops waterborne ops for Marine Amphibious Combat Vehicle
The pause was due to a problem with the vehicle's towing mechanism.
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
Flat tires and slow escape times plague Marine ACV initial operational test
The reviews are in for the Marine Corps’ newest amphibious vehicle and they are not good.
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