Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and the Philippines are developing similar ways to fight concealed across island chains. Both pilots will report to Marine Attack Squadron 223, also known as “the Bulldogs.” Lt. Col. Christopher O’Melia was relieved of command of 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, by the commanding general of 1st Marine Division. Welcome back, Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 269. As recently released data from the military services has shown, the participation of women in elite special operations roles remains a rarity. The jet “experienced an incident involving collapse of the nose landing gear” on Jan. 26, a Marine spokeswoman said. The hospital where the Marines were sent had been planning a mass-casualty response training for the day of the real-life emergency. The island of Mindanao has been reeling from the effects of heavy rain, displacing an estimated 795,000 people. 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing’s news release didn’t identify the five Marines, citing the military’s policy of waiting 24 hours after notifying next of kin. The Marines from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361 were flying a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter from southern Nevada to San Diego. Load More