Marine Corps to establish attack drone competition
The first competition will be held at Marine Corps Base Quantico in November.
By Todd South
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Two troops killed, one seriously injured in vehicle accident at border
The service members were deployed in support of ongoing security operations at the southern border.
By Tara Copp, AP
Two Marine commanders fired this year for behavior toward women
A total of five Marine commanders have been fired so far in 2017.
US sending up to 100 more Marines to Afghanistan
The additional forces will join Marines in Helmand but are not part of the Trump administration's overall strategy for Afghanistan.
By Tara Copp, AP
Marines eye plan to put women in West Coast combat training
The U.S. Marine Corps for the first time is eyeing a plan to let women attend what has been male-only combat training in Southern California, as officials work to quash recurring problems with sexism and other bad behavior among Marines, according to Marine Corps officials.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Camp Pendleton Marine killed when tree falls on him
Lance Cpl. Cody J. Haley, 20, was killed after a tree fell on him.
Search called off for 3 US Marines who crashed off Australia
U.S. military officials called off a search and rescue operation on Sunday for three U.S. Marines who were missing after their Osprey aircraft crashed into the sea off the east coast of Australia while trying to land.
Marine infantry battalion commander quietly sacked
Lt. Col. Jeffrey Brown was relieved of his duties as commander of 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines on June 14.
Fourth North Carolina-based Marine commander fired this year
Lt. Col. Shawn Grzybowski was relieved of his duties Thursday as commander of Combat Logistics Battalion 8 at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.
By Jeff Schogol
Retired Marine fighter pilot running for Congress in Kentucky
A retired fighter pilot is running for Congress in Kentucky’s 6th District, joining several other military veteran candidates as part of a broader Democratic strategy to challenge Republican rule in the 2018 midterm elections.
Osprey tiltrotor proves its worth in the Asia-Pacific
Defense News went on board the U.S. Navy helicopter assault ship Bonhomme Richard during the recently concluded exercise Talisman Saber in Australia, where the Osprey played a major role in supporting the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and other elements taking part in the exercise.
By Mike Yeo