Corps IDs Marine killed in tactical vehicle accident
Pfc. Tanner F. Rubio, 21, died Dec. 3 following a tactical training vehicle mishap.
By J.D. Simkins
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Camp Pendleton Marine killed in tactical training vehicle mishap
The incident occurred during routine training aboard the base, the service announced.
By J.D. Simkins
Helicopter with 5 Marines aboard goes missing over California
The Marines from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361 were flying a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter from southern Nevada to San Diego.
Marine Corps vows to inspect every single barracks ‘wall to wall’
The Marine Corps has ordered inspections of each of its barracks by March 15.
After Jordan attack, Pentagon weighs options to bolster base security
U.S. troops will likely be staying put at Tower 22 and other remote outposts in Iraq, Syria and Jordan, according to the Pentagon.
The Marines are retaining women at significantly higher rates than men
The military service with the smallest proportion of women in the ranks may also be disproportionately good at retaining them.
Iran-backed attacks in Middle East continue after dozens of US strikes
The Pentagon has insisted that the barrage of attacks by Iran-backed militants, and United States retaliatory strikes, don’t amount to war.
US warns of more retaliation if Iran-backed militias continue attacks
The U.S. and U.K. struck 36 Iran-backed Houthi targets in Yemen on on Saturday alone.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press and Tara Copp, AP
Last Harrier mechanics finish training as Corps shifts to F-35
According to the 2022 Marine Corps Aviation Plan, Harrier pilot training will end in 2024.
By Todd South
Marines in California barracks lacked consistent hot water for months
One member of the unit said she purchased a membership at a gym a 30-minute drive away to get access to the hot showers there.
US begins strikes on militias in Iraq, Syria after fatal drone attack
The U.S. launched retaliatory strikes on sites in Iraq and Syria used by Iranian-backed militias in retaliation for the weekend drone attack in Jordan.
Marine Corps rated ‘strong,’ US military overall ‘weak,’ report says
The report paints a picture of an aging and understaffed military.
By Sarah Sicard