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 South3 weeks ago
This Marine colonel went from flying fighter jets to exploring spaceAs a child growing up in Northern California, Marine Col. Nicole Mann would look at the stars and wonder if she could ever explore them herself.By Irene Loewenson3 weeks ago
Cost drain and weapon stockpile drawdowns worry Marine generalExpensive defenses against drone swarms and cheaper missiles will be too costly against a better armed foe.By Todd South2 months 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
Ship shortage forces Marines to consider alternate deploymentsThe Marines have a regular drumbeat of MEUs ready to deploy. Lacking ready amphib ships, though, they're turning to other means of getting to sea.By Megan Eckstein3 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: Eric Smith plans a return to the job of top Marine leaderAt various points in 2023, four different generals were in charge of the Marine Corps.By Irene Loewenson4 months ago
Defense bill calls for outside scrutiny of Marines’ modernization planA provision in Congress' not-yet-final annual defense authorization bill calls for "an independent review, assessment, and analysis" of Force Design 2030.By Irene Loewenson5 months ago
OpinionHow an Army officer inspired Giants to greatest-ever Super Bowl upsetIn this excerpt from “Finding Waypoints,” retired Army Col. Greg Gadson remembers his motivational locker room speeches to the New York Giants.By Terese Schlachter and Col. Gregory D. Gadson6 months ago
No. 2 Marine confirmed by Senate amid top Marine’s health crisisLt. Gen. Christopher Mahoney will perform the duties of commandant while Commandant Gen. Eric Smith remains hospitalized.By Irene Loewenson6 months ago
Top Marine general in stable condition after apparent heart attackMarine Commandant Gen. Eric Smith was hospitalized Sunday evening following what the Marine Corps called a “medical emergency.”By Irene Loewenson6 months ago
Senate to vote on top Air Force, Navy, USMC leaders in coming daysChamber leaders are hopeful they'll soon have a solution to hundreds of other stalled nominations.By Leo Shane III6 months ago