US combatant chiefs want more amphibious ready groups, Marine commandant says
The four-star officers who lead U.S. military commands have all requested the support of amphibious ready groups and Marine Expeditionary Units.
By Riley Ceder
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US Navy to extend service life of amphibious assault ship USS Wasp by 5 years
The service completed a study of Wasp-class amphibious assault ships and is currently conducting another on amphibious dock landing ships.
By Riley Ceder
Marine Corps wants money for ships, missiles, sensors
Money is coming, but not exactly at the level or timing that Marine leaders have wanted.
By Todd South
Back to ship: Marines need ships to fight. Will they get them?
Questions loom as to whether existing ship priorities and a new ship design will be funded, floating and fighting in time to keep the Corps relevant.
By Todd South
Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group, 22nd MEU kick off deployment
The dock landing ship Gunston Hall is poised to join the rest of the amphibious ready group later this month.
By Diana Stancy
Frontline Photos: March 6, 2022
Arriving safely in Poland, refueling over Eastern Europe, aiming from a helicopter and more in this week’s Frontline Photos.
Sex assault reports at military academies soared as students returned to campus
After returning to campus, military academy sexual assault reports jumped to a record high.
New warship no ‘tradeoff’ but wanted for future Marine fight
The Corps needs both big and small ships for maritime combat.
By Todd South
Russia, inflation and Washington gridlock: Biden’s next defense budget is still a big question mark
If Russian President Vladimir Putin invades Ukraine, defense analysts foresee a boost in the U.S. troop presence in Europe that would trigger a supplemental defense funding request to Congress so as not to deplete other Pentagon accounts.
By Joe Gould
2 Marines remain hospitalized after deadly North Carolina rollover
The two most injured Marines had been taken by helicopter to the New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, North Carolina.
By Philip Athey
Oshkosh unveils hybrid electric Joint Light Tactical Vehicle
Oshkosh has developed a hybrid electric Joint Light Tactical Vehicle as militaries worldwide warm up to the concept.
By Jen Judson