The bridge on a Navy-owned island in California had rusted to the point of being susceptible to collapse. That gave Marines a rare training opportunity. Maj. Eric "Doc" Spendlove's body remains missing. Another littoral regiment is planned for Guam in 2025. Three locations use the Reaper drone — and the Corps plans to open a support unit in Cherry Point, North Carolina. More than 50 troops have died in Osprey accidents since the early 1990s. By Tara Copp, AP
5 months ago The search continues for the remains of two more missing airmen. By Tara Copp, AP
5 months ago The Air Force has recovered three bodies, is in the process of recovering another three troops and is still searching for two more. The uncrewed surface vessels ideally would be light enough to get lugged around by a Marine heavy-lift helicopter, the Corps said. American and Japanese crews continue to search for two people who are still missing. Several military and civilian search-and-rescue units are scouring the water and coastline around the island of Yakushima, Japan. Load More