Help Military Times understand what it’s like to be part of the Osprey community. The Marine Corps is requesting eight new ships over the next five years for its new littoral regiments. Recent turmoil in Haiti reminds one Marine colonel of just how critical the V-22 Osprey’s capability was in 2010, 2016 and 2021. By Col. Anthony Krockel
3 weeks ago Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and the Philippines are developing similar ways to fight concealed across island chains. The Corps previously had planned to deploy the King Stallion with a Marine expeditionary unit in 2025. “We’re not asking for Taj Mahals,” Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Carlos Ruiz said. Both pilots will report to Marine Attack Squadron 223, also known as “the Bulldogs.” There are many factors that contribute to the recruiting crisis facing the military, but at least one of them is within the Pentagon's power to fix. By Joe Schuman
7 weeks ago The pier to bring aid ashore to Gaza will be operational within 60 days, the Pentagon said. The V-22 is allowed to fly again, and the services will each implement their own training and maintenance protocols to get the fleet back to operations. Load More