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A Marine combat instructor shielded his student from a grenade with his body — and survived
When then-Sgt. Brett Meil saw a student inadvertently activate a grenade during infantry training, he covered him with his body and prepared to die.
Chinese national detained after breaking onto Marine base in California
A chief patrol agent with the Border Patrol said the man was in the country illegally.
2 leaders fired from Marines’ West Coast infantry school on same day
The commanding officer of the School of Infantry–West and the commanding officer of the school’s Reconnaissance Training Company were fired March 8.
California Marine unit loses M110 sniper rifle
Battalion Landing Team 1/5 reported the rifle unaccounted for “following a Joint Light Tactical Vehicle movement."
Marine HIMARS battalion to fold amid overhaul of Corps artillery
Long-range rocket systems previously assigned to 5th Battalion, 11th Marines, will be moved within the 11th Marine Regiment.
5 Marines who died in helicopter crash in California identified
All were members of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing’s Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, nicknamed the Flying Tigers.
5 Marines confirmed dead in California helicopter crash
3rd Marine Aircraft Wing’s news release didn’t identify the five Marines, citing the military’s policy of waiting 24 hours after notifying next of kin.
Helicopter with 5 Marines aboard goes missing over California
The Marines from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361 were flying a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter from southern Nevada to San Diego.
Marine Corps vows to inspect every single barracks ‘wall to wall’
The Marine Corps has ordered inspections of each of its barracks by March 15.
Last Harrier mechanics finish training as Corps shifts to F-35
According to the 2022 Marine Corps Aviation Plan, Harrier pilot training will end in 2024.
By Todd South