Meet the Marine aviator of the year ― an unmanned aerial vehicle pilotMaj. Shane Gentry used his real-world experience remotely piloting the MQ-9A in combat missions to train other Marines to fly the aircraft.By Irene Loewenson2 weeks ago
Islamic Resistance in Iraq blamed for fatal drone attack on US troopsSunday's drone attack on the Tower 22 base in Jordan killed three U.S. soldiers.By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press and Zeke Miller, The Associated Press3 months ago
Hurricane Idalia threat prompts VA to move patients, warn other vetsOfficials sent information to more than 650,000 veterans ahead of the storm's possible landfall.By Leo Shane III8 months ago
MacDill Air Force Base orders evacuations as Hurricane Idalia nearsThe National Hurricane Center expects Idalia to become a hurricane later on Monday.By Zamone Perez and Jonathan Lehrfeld8 months ago
2 Marines of ‘MARSOC 3’ likely will retire with honorable dischargesIn February, Gunnery Sgts. Josh Negron and Danny Draher were acquitted of manslaughter but convicted of drinking in violation of an order.By Irene Loewenson9 months ago
Military’s top judges dismiss case against last ‘MARSOC 3’ defendantA unanimous opinion agreed that unlawful command influence had tainted the case against Chief Petty Officer Eric Gilmet.By Irene Loewenson9 months ago
Marine Corps now has unit in Indo-Pacific flying Reaper dronesThe drones will serve as “the airborne quarterback” for the new littoral regiment.By Irene Loewenson9 months ago
Corps won’t dismiss drinking convictions of 2 ‘MARSOC 3′ RaidersGunnery Sgts. Danny Draher and Josh Negron in February were found not guilty of more serious charges, including homicide.By Irene Loewenson10 months ago
Pentagon to halt upgraded F-35 deliveries in July amid software woesThis will be the F-35's third delivery halt in less than a year, and dozens of newly-constructed aircraft could be affected.By Stephen Losey11 months ago
3rd ‘MARSOC 3’ defendant’s case goes before top military appeals court“More than just legal questions, I think we heard some anger from the judges,” said a lawyer for Chief Petty Officer Eric Gilmet.By Irene Loewenson13 months ago
F-35 upgrades slip to 2024, drawing lawmaker’s ire“We currently are paying for a great capability, but we’re currently only getting a good capability fielded,” subcommittee chairman Rep. Rob Wittman said.By Stephen Losey13 months ago
New commanding general named for West Coast Marine expeditionary forceLt. Gen. Michael Cederholm has served as deputy commandant for aviation since July 2022.By Irene Loewenson14 months ago