OpinionDespite common rhetoric, war with China unlikely in near futureMuch discussion surrounding future wars indicates a conflict with China is right around the corner. The author of this op-ed argues otherwise.By Jacob T. Scheidemann24 hours ago
Marine quick-response unit heads for home after Middle East deploymentThe special-operations-capable 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, embarked across three Navy ships, left the Mediterranean Sea on Tuesday.By Irene Loewenson3 weeks ago
OpinionIs the United States overestimating China’s power?It is time to right-size the American understanding of China’s comprehensive power, writes Dan Murphy of the Harvard Kennedy School.By Dan Murphy, Harvard Kennedy School4 weeks ago
Marine Corps’ Japan-based force gets new 3-star leaderLt. Gen. Roger Turner, whose promotion had been among hundreds blocked by one senator, took over III Marine Expeditionary Force on Friday.By Irene Loewenson2 months ago
Ship shortage forces Marines to consider alternate deploymentsThe Marines have a regular drumbeat of MEUs ready to deploy. Lacking ready amphib ships, though, they're turning to other means of getting to sea.By Megan Eckstein2 months ago
Marine Corps’ new amphibious vehicles will soon deploy to the PacificThe Marine Corps pulled the amphibious combat vehicle from most operations in the surf following nonfatal mishaps in 2022.By Irene Loewenson2 months ago