Marine Corps’ new Force Design approaches are paying off in operationsPieces of the changes already in the operating force are proving their combat-worthiness, two senior generals said.By Todd South5 days ago
The Marines’ Pacific allies are copying its littoral regiment movesJapan, South Korea, Taiwan and the Philippines are developing similar ways to fight concealed across island chains.By Todd South4 weeks ago
Marine Corps’ Japan-based force gets new 3-star leaderLt. Gen. Roger Turner, whose promotion had been among hundreds blocked by one senator, took over III Marine Expeditionary Force on Friday.By Irene Loewenson3 months ago
Marine rotational force units expand Corps’ Pacific footprintTwo Pacific-focused rotations cover more ground, and ocean, for the sea service.By Todd South4 months ago
New in 2024: Marines start moving from Japan to new base on GuamIn 2024, the United States and Japan plan to spend more than $1 billion on construction at Camp Blaz, Guam.By Irene Loewenson4 months ago
Maintenance issue discovered in multiple Marine helicopters in JapanThe aircraft involved were the AH-1Z Viper attack helicopter and the UH-1Y Venom utility helicopter.By Irene Loewenson4 months ago
US, allies in talks on naval task force to protect shipping in Red SeaAfter three vessels were struck by missiles, the White House said the U.S. may establish a naval task force to escort commercial ships in the Red Sea.By Zeke Miller, The Associated Press5 months ago
Trump hints at expanded role for military. US law has few guardrails.The Insurrection Act allows presidents to call on reserve or active-duty military units to respond to unrest, an authority that's not reviewable.By Gary Fields5 months ago
Vets advocates hail legal fee caps for Camp Lejeune water lawsuitsJustice Department officials will enforce limits on the fees that can be charged to veterans or family members formerly stationed at the Marine Corps base.By Leo Shane III6 months ago
Marine unit in Japan soon adopting ‘littoral’ name amid force changesDespite the name, the 12th Marine Littoral Regiment will be only the second regiment of its kind.By Irene Loewenson7 months ago
FDR letter to parents who lost 3 sons during WWII goes up for auctionThe Rogers family lost three sons aboard the USS New Orleans during the Battle of Tassafaronga.By Sarah Sicard7 months ago
Congress eyes protecting military pay ahead of government shutdown Paychecks to troops could be delayed next month unless lawmakers pass measures to guarantee military pay.By Leo Shane III8 months ago