Navy uses 3-D printing to manufacture destroyer parts The 3-D printing process reduced the manufacturing time of one part, which traditionally takes nearly a year to produce, by 80%. By Zita Ballinger Fletcher10 days ago
US military changes tone in Africa, urges burden-sharing among alliesThe U.S. military’s new posture comes even though many African armies remain ill-equipped and insurgent groups expand.5 weeks ago
Trump picks Fox commentator Pete Hegseth as his next Defense SecretaryHegseth is an Army veteran and will need to be confirmed by the Senate before taking over the top civilian Pentagon post.By Leo Shane III and Noah Robertson8 months ago
Marine gender study reveals importance of ‘explosive strength’A major predictor of training injury and attrition was reduced muscular power and lower relative peaks in explosive strength, the study found.By Hope Hodge Seck8 months ago
Marines to get most significant marksmanship overhaul in 100 yearsMuch of what has been the shooting standard is out the window in what Marines are calling the biggest change to shooting protocols in over a century.By Hope Hodge Seck9 months ago
How the Marine Corps is testing a ‘narco-boat’ for resupply effortsThe semisubmersible unmanned vessel can deliver two Naval Strike Missiles for the Corps’ anti-ship missile system.By Diana Stancy10 months ago
Expect a $833B defense budget for FY25, but not on time, lawmaker saysRep. Rob Wittman said he expects a short-term budget deal for federal spending to be finalized before the end of the month.By Leo Shane III10 months ago
Drone killing Marines: Corps seeks ‘buckshot-like’ counter-drone gearThe brass wants to see every Marine become a drone destroyer.By Todd South11 months ago
Navy’s next amphibious ship named for Marines’ Helmand province fightThe Navy will honor the Marines and sailors who served in Afghanistan with the name of the next America-class amphibious ship.By Megan Eckstein and Irene Loewenson14 months ago
Corps IDs Marine who died in California ‘aviation ground mishap’Cpl. Miguel Maya, a U/AH-1 aircraft avionics technician, died “as a result of an aviation ground mishap,” the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing said.By Irene Loewenson14 months ago
Marine in helicopter unit dies in ‘routine’ operations in CaliforniaThe Marine was part of Marine Light Attack Helicopter Training Squadron 303, which trains pilots to fly the AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom helicopters.By Irene Loewenson14 months ago
Parachute mishap resulted in Marine’s North Carolina training death Sgt. Colin Arslanbas, "an outstanding Marine and leader," was in a parachute accident during a predeployment certification exercise.By Irene Loewenson14 months ago