US Marine Corps tests using helicopter as mobile drone command center
During the test, troops launched a Neros Archer FPV drone from the ground before transferring control to operators aboard a helicopter orbiting miles away.
By Eve Sampson
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Marines now eligible for Mexican Border Defense Medal
Marines who participate in missions along the U.S.-Mexico border are now eligible for a newly issued medal.
By Eve Sampson
Families of American captives frustrated with Justice Department
Among those Americans held by foreign governments is Trevor Reed, a Marine veteran who was sentenced in Russia to nine years on charges he assaulted a police officer.
The Marine Corps is not moving fast enough to face China, general says
“If anybody thinks we are moving fast enough, you’re crazy."
By Philip Athey
Sailors and Marines with PTSD or other trauma to have their discharge upgrade cases reexamined
A court settlement requires the Navy to automatically review the cases of discharged sailors and Marines who received other than honorable or general characterizations of service due to behavior connected to conditions like PTSD.
By Diana Stancy
Russian jets intercepted on Marine F-35B deployment with UK
There were more intercept and escort missions against Russian jets operating near the carrier strike group than one Marine brigadier general had seen in his entire career.
By Philip Athey
New Ship to Shore Connectors arrive at Little Creek
The Navy's new Landing Craft Air Cushions are now in the hands of an operational unit, and the Navy is focused on the getting sailors up to speed on how to operate the new craft.
By Diana Stancy
Religious exemptions for vaccines given to Marines already leaving the Corps
The Corps denied sending form letters to Marines whose religious exemptions weren't approved, but acknowledged the letters may have been similar.
By Philip Athey
Lateral entry Marines will still go to officer candidate school
The Corps is still in the early planning stages, but says it has no plans on allowing Marines to skip entry level training.
By Philip Athey
New warship no ‘tradeoff’ but wanted for future Marine fight
The Corps needs both big and small ships for maritime combat.
By Todd South
The Marines need more female drill instructors to make gender-integration work
The issue will be particularly bad between 2024 and 2026, due to a significant drop in recruiting numbers due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
By Philip Athey
The Marines likely won’t gender-integrate boot camp at the platoon level
It appears the Marine Corps is heading down a path that will see the service integrate boot camp at the company level, but leave platoons segregated by gender.
By Philip Athey