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5 Marines killed in CH-53E helicopter crash mourned as ‘the very best’
All were in their 20s ― and the youngest was just 21.
US Navy awards Sikorsky $2.7 billion for 35 CH-53K helicopters
The contract covers 12 lot 7 and 15 lot 8 aircraft for the U.S. Marine Corps, as well as eight aircraft for the Israeli Air Force.
Marines fly food to remote areas of Philippines after deadly typhoon
Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163 wound up delivering 64,000 pounds of food and water.
New in 2023: More King Stallion helicopters for the Marine Corps
The number of King Stallion helos in the fleet is set to triple.
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
Frontline Photos: Feb. 27, 2022
A boarding line, peeking over the Pacific, red rings light up the night and more in this week’s Frontline Photos.
Frontline Photos: Feb. 6, 2022
A bird’s eye view, fast-roping with allies, a tough military working dog and more in this week’s Frontline Photos.
Censoring weapons tests risks troops’ lives, says Warren
Elizabeth Warren is calling on the Pentagon to stop censoring its annual weapons testing report.
By Joe Gould
Marine Corps’ new CH-53K finally makes it to the fleet
The helicopter will help the 2nd Marine Air Wing move more "troops and equipment, at higher altitudes, faster speeds, and in more austere environments than ever before."
By Philip Athey
New in 2022: Final testing for Corps’ new King Stallion helicopter
The Corps plans to field the CH-53K King Stallion helicopter in 2023.
By Todd South
Marine helicopter crew carries 12-ton vehicle over water in testing first
The CH-53K King Stallion can carry three times the load as its predecessor.
By Todd South