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The head of Okinawa International University has called for the shutdown of the US Marine Corps' Futenma air station, 22 years after a US helicopter crashed into the university premises.
The US Marine Corps is investing $20 million in AI-guided combat vehicles to be used in a mobile and autonomous air defense system, aiming to deploy them deep into battlefields.
A US Marine Corps F/A-18 jet crashed in Washington state, with the pilot sustaining minor injuries. The incident is under investigation.
The US Marine Corps is retiring its AV-8B Sea Harrier Jump Jet, an aircraft known for its Vertical Take-Off and Landing capability, a decade after the Indian navy phased out the same model.
HII and MetalCraft Marine have delivered next-generation autonomous unmanned surface vehicle (USV) prototypes to the U.S. Marine Corps.
The US Marine Corps is rapidly establishing new counter-drone teams after stress tests revealed significant vulnerabilities in their defenses against drone threats.
Lieutenant General Leonard F. Anderson IV, Commander of the US Marine Corps Reserve, has issued a letter to reservists, urging them to urgently review their readiness levels. This call comes in the context of ongoing operations related to Iran.
A US Marine Corps helicopter made an unscheduled landing on a ground in Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture, after a warning display appeared in the aircraft.
An F-35 fighter jet crashed near a military base in San Diego, California, with the pilot successfully ejecting from the aircraft. The incident occurred close to the Miramar base, known from the film "Top Gun."
Reports continue to surface about American F-35 fighter jets being delivered to customers without crucial radar equipment, with the US Marine Corps recently receiving six F-35B aircraft lacking this key combat capability.
South Korean and US Marine Corps chiefs met to discuss strengthening combined operational capabilities and expanding military cooperation and exchanges.
Internal military documents have revealed that a US Marine Corps unit handling nuclear weapons was deployed at the American military's Iwakuni Base in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan, during the Cold War era.
The 'Sea Trials' exercise at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, a grueling 14-hour training, transforms recruits into legendary Marines through muddy trenches, instructor shouts, and extreme exhaustion, reminiscent of iconic war films.
The US Army is adapting new Red Wolf missiles for AH-1Z Viper helicopters, which could potentially be supplied to Ukraine, with the system currently undergoing testing by the US Marine Corps.
A new agreement is reportedly on the table that could prevent the Johnson Valley OHV area, home to the King of the Hammers event, from being closed to public use due to proposed U.S. Marine Corps flight restrictions.
The US military has long-standing ties with Scouting, with many bases hosting Scout troops. Gunnery Sgt. Jonathan Wright/US Marine Corps The Pentagon will keep ties with Scouts, as long as the group complies with military directives. Scouts will end DEI initiatives and seem poised to ban transgender youth, per Pentagon requests. The move is part of a larger federal effort to force private groups to follow ideological directives. The Pentagon is pulling back on plans to cut ties with Scoutin...
The US Marine Corps has created a new Robotics Integration Group to translate battlefield lessons from drone usage into service-wide training, enhancing their capabilities in drone warfare.
A top US Marine Corps general has stated that the current air-defense buildup is not progressing fast enough to effectively counter the increasing threats posed by drones, as the Corps shifts its focus to near-peer adversary fights.
American media outlets have lauded Ronald Johnson, a potential ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina, citing his nearly three-decade career in the US Marine Corps and his reputation as a security expert.
The US Marine Corps is experimenting with using helicopters as 'airborne motherships' and flying command posts to deploy and control FPV drones, a strategy aimed at extending the drones' reach and allowing aircraft to operate from greater distances.
The US Marine Corps is preparing for the integration of tens of thousands of new drones into its force, anticipating significant logistical and operational challenges, particularly concerning lithium battery management.
The US Marine Corps suggests that individuals with experience in dirt biking may outperform gamers as drone pilots, based on observations from training exercises.
US Marines are training with HIMARS launchers in Norway. US Marine Corps photo Business Insider recently traveled to northern Norway to watch US Marines fire HIMARS launchers. The Marines are…
The Corps' top enlisted leader, Sergeant Major Carlos Ruiz, is pushing for an earlier, and more aggressive, hiring process for Marines leaving the service. Ceiba, Puerto Rico, Dec. 12th, 2025. Lance Cpl. Michael Gavin/US Marine Corps Sergeant Major Carlos Ruiz urges early hiring for Marines leaving service. Delayed hiring leaves veterans vulnerable, risking affecting their mental health after the military. Partnerships with agencies like the Secret Service could ensure job transition for Mar...