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Latest "Amphibious Assault Vehicle" stories
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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
Marine officer blames bad information for AAV sinking tragedy
Lt. Col. Michael J. Regner said his decisions were based in part on what other commanders told him, including that all the Marines had completed their swim certifications and that the aging vehicles they were in had been fixed and were ready for the mission.
Marine amphibious combat vehicles to return to waterborne operations
The Sept. 3, 2021, safety notice had identified a problem with the ACV’s towing mechanism.
By Todd South
Panel hears dueling versions of deadly Marine AAV sinking
“This is going to be a difficult decision,” Lt. Col. Michael McDonald said in the military’s opening statement.
By Elliot Spagat, The Associated Press