USS Tripoli, embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit arrive in Middle EastThe Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group and the embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit entered CENTCOM waters Friday. By J.D. Simkins3 days ago
The US has counter-mine ships homeported in the Middle East. Are they effective?Some military and defense experts argue the Independence-class littoral combat ship equipped with the MCM mission package falls short of its predecessor.By Riley Ceder8 days ago
USS Boxer and 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit deploy to Middle EastThe Pentagon is deploying thousands of additional Marines and sailors to the Middle East.By Idrees Ali and Phil Stewart, Reuters11 days ago
Marines test ‘cruise control’ swim feature on amphibious vehicle prototypeThe vehicles vying to replace the Marine Corps’ aging light armored vehicle fleet swam for the first time earlier this year. By Hope Hodge Seck11 days ago
Marine lance corporal develops $10 solution to $5,600 antenna problem The junior Marine's innovation has so far saved an estimated $600,000 and eliminated years of supply delays. Motivation intensifies.By Daniel Terrill11 days ago
Marines to host weeklong Harrier aircraft sundown celebration honoring its legacyThe Harrier Sundown celebration will take place in the beginning of June with festivities to commemorate the aircraft before its end of service life.By Cristina Stassis14 days ago