The Marine Corps pulled the amphibious combat vehicle from most operations in the surf following nonfatal mishaps in 2022. This phase will tinker with added medical personnel, electronic warfare and sustaining logistics in austere locations. The service remains on track to recertify all roughly 300 operators of the amphibious combat vehicle on how to operate it safely in water. The command and control and 30 mm-equipped versions will be ready for unit testing in 2024. Another littoral regiment is planned for Guam in 2025. Sgt. Matthew Bylski died after the amphibious combat vehicle flipped during training on land at Camp Pendleton, California. The 14 other Marines who were in the vehicle when it flipped were taken to nearby hospitals for evaluation and treatment. While the settlement can never restore the hearing loss suffered by the plaintiffs, it is a victory for the veterans who had the tenacity to file the suit. By Terrence M. Andrews
5 months ago The Marine Corps decided to "redirect resources to more urgent defense needs," a spokeswoman said. Although Jack Lowe was in pain, he remained standing during the ceremony, even raising his right hand from his walker to recite his oath. Load More