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Dems weigh batch votes to bypass Tuberville for remaining nominees

After the Senate confirmed three joint chiefs, Democrats are strategizing how to confirm the hundreds of other military nominees held up by Tuberville.

By Bryant Harris

2 months ago

An unmanned underwater vehicle is seen as personnel with Marine Corps Systems Command look at the ocean in January 2020.

Marine Corps leader eyes drone swarm launched from above, beneath waves

While Marines have yet to test a combo of USV, UUV and attack drones, such a trial is possible in the near future, according to Lt. Gen. Karsten Heckl.

By Colin Demarest

3 months ago

Joint chiefs vacancies loom amid Tuberville’s Senate standoff

Sen. Tommy Tuberville's blanket hold on military confirmations could create as many as five joint chiefs vacancies. Here's what happens next.

By Bryant Harris, Stephen Losey and Megan Eckstein

6 months ago

The Corps is looking at unmanned ships for a Pacific fight

Lt. Gen. Eric Smith said the Corps was testing unmanned 11-meter rigid-hull inflatable boats.

By Shawn Snow

4 years ago

New commanders slated to head III MEF and combat development following nomination of new commandant

The nomination of Lt. Gen. David Berger to become the next Marine Corps commandant has opened up a couple prominent command positions across the Corps.

By Shawn Snow

5 years ago

'Eternally missed’: Marines identify 5 KC-130J crew members killed in midair collision off Japanese coast

The lone survivor in the tragic midair collision has since been released from the hospital and Corps officials have not released the Marine’s name.

By Shawn Snow

5 years ago