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
Marines expect ‘big year’ for drone, ship and logistics testingAerial and maritime drones coupled with a new shore-to-shore connector aim to overcome logistical hurdles.By Todd South6 weeks 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
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
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
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
No updates on top Marine general’s condition after hospitalizationHere's what we know.By Irene Loewenson6 months ago
Pentagon rushes Marine Corps general, other advisers to Middle East Marine Corps Lt. Gen. James Glynn will also be advising on how to mitigate civilian casualties in urban warfare.6 months ago
Top Marine leader sworn in 1 day after Senate confirmationGen. Eric Smith took on the role Friday morning in a small ceremony at the Pentagon.By Irene Loewenson8 months ago