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How Marines became known as ‘Jarheads’
Being a Jarhead is a source of pride for Marines.
By Sarah Sicard
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Search on for missing Marine Corps F-35 jet after pilot ejects
The search for the missing aircraft was focused on two lakes near North Charleston, after the pilot parachuted to safety.
By AP Staff
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.
$50,000 reward for Marine vet on “Most Wanted” list for 2016 murder
Raymond McLeod is wanted in connection with the murder of Krystal Mitchell.
By Davis Winkie
Hawaii 1st to receive new amphibious warships as part of Marine littoral regiments
The light amphibious warships can carry 40 sailors and at least 75 Marines.
Marine Corps announces end to year-round deployment to Norway
The move is meant to align with Marine Corps Commandant Gen. David Berger’s plan to increase the Corps’ integration with the Navy.
By Philip Athey
The Corps has halved the number of recruits shipping to boot camp and wants them to self-isolate for 14 days
“It’s imperative to preserve the training pipeline to make sure that we can get all of these recruits through without any illness.”
By Shawn Snow
Congressman asks commandant to relax grooming standards
“It would only take one infected Marine sitting down in a barber chair, or one infected barber breathing too close to a client, to start a chain reaction that could infect a large population that forms part of our fighting force.”
By Shawn Snow
Military applies to extend, expand testing range in Arizona
The federal Bureau of Land Management is working with the military to allow for the continuation of testing, training and national defense at the Barry M. Goldwater Range in southern Arizona.
Top Marine suspends PFT
“Marines, the PFT requirement for this semi-annual period is cancelled in accordance with COVID-19 prevention guidelines.”
By Shawn Snow
Marine airshow at Cherry Point cancelled over coronavirus concerns
The annual airshow, held at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, was cancelled in light of the “evolving situation” caused by the global pandemic.
By Philip Athey
Marine Reserves cancels drills until further notice during coronavirus pandemic
Reserve Marines are still expected to maintain their physical fitness and be ready to deploy when needed.
By Philip Athey