Latest "US Marine Corps" stories

US Marine acting commandant details future direction of service

Gen. Eric Smith has not received a confirmation vote due to a showdown between Sen. Tommy Tuberville and the Defense Department.

By Megan Eckstein

4 months ago

Hero teacher killed in Texas shooting was a Marine mom

Family members say the Marine's father, Joe Garcia, died Thursday of a heart attack.

By Rachel Nostrant and Andrea Scott

19 months ago

2 special ops Marine vets among indicted in double kidnapping, murder case

Force recon Marine veteran Bryon Brockway, 46, and MARSOC Marine veteran Adam Carey, 30, allegedly kidnapped and shot a couple in a gun-for-hire plot.

By Rachel Nostrant

24 months ago

Japan, US, France hold military drill eyeing China presence

The three nations’ first joint drills on Japanese soil — dubbed “ARC21” — come as they seek step up military ties amid growing Chinese assertiveness in the region.

3 years ago

Tiny uptick in 2020 military sex assault reports, officials say

Officials familiar with the data said sexual assault reports went up by about 1 percent, compared with the 2019 totals.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

3 years ago

Japan, US, France hold 1st joint drills on Japanese land

About 100 Japanese troops, along with 60 troops each from the French army and U.S. Marine Corps, will conduct urban warfare drills followed by amphibious operation exercises.

3 years ago