Marine Corps’ new Force Design approaches are paying off in operationsPieces of the changes already in the operating force are proving their combat-worthiness, two senior generals said.By Todd South2 weeks ago
Navy’s next amphibious ship named for Marines’ Helmand province fightThe Navy will honor the Marines and sailors who served in Afghanistan with the name of the next America-class amphibious ship.By Megan Eckstein and Irene Loewenson2 weeks ago
Russia says it test-fired an ICBM from a new nuclear submarineThe report comes as tensions are soaring between Russia and the West over the fighting in Ukraine.6 months ago
Russian drone debris downs power lines near Ukraine nuclear plantRussia “is likely trying to expand and diversify its arsenal of drones," according to the Institute for the Study of War, a Washington think tank.By Hanna Arhirova7 months ago
Marine unit in Japan soon adopting ‘littoral’ name amid force changesDespite the name, the 12th Marine Littoral Regiment will be only the second regiment of its kind.By Irene Loewenson7 months ago
Ukraine targets a key Crimea city a day after striking Russia fleet HQCrimea has served as the key hub supporting Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.By Susie Blann, Associated Press8 months ago
US ambassador visits Marine veteran jailed in Russia for espionagePaul Whelan, a corporate security director and Marine veteran, was detained in Moscow in 2018 and convicted in 2020.8 months ago
Marines’ Pacific air-defense unit is back with drone-killing abilitiesHawaii has been home to a flurry of activations and deactivations as part of Force Design 2030.By Irene Loewenson9 months ago
Marines provide transport to Maui, but new Hawaii regiment not involvedMarines have made two KC-130J Super Hercules flights to Maui to transport people and supplies in response to deadly wildfires on the island.By Irene Loewenson9 months ago
Russia and Ukraine trade drone attacksThe Ukrainian intelligence agency also claimed it had destroyed a key Russian S-400 surface-to-air missile defense system in occupied Crimea.By Susie Blann, Associated Press9 months ago
No harmful levels of PCBs found at Wyoming nuclear missile baseF.E. Warren is among three nuclear bases the Air Force is investigating after it found harmful levels of PCBs and cancers were reported.By Tara Copp, AP9 months ago
North Korea launches cruise missiles as US, South Korea launch drillsThe tests came three days after U.S., South Korea and Japanese leaders met and agreed to increase cooperation on their ballistic missile defenses.9 months ago