2018 Navy, Marine Corps On-Duty Deaths
The following names are those of Marines and sailors who died in 2018 while at sea, in combat or during…
Marine Corps Identifies 5 Marines Killed in KC-130J Crash with Hornet Last Week
The Marine Corps identified the five Marines killed last week when their KC-130J Hercules crashed with a F/A-18D Hornet during…
Marine Corps Ends Search and Rescue in Japan, Declares 5 Marines Deceased
This post has been updated to include names of four Marines whose families have identified them as being among the…
Craparotta to Lead Marine Corps Forces Pacific; Smith to Command III MEF
The Pentagon announced several nominations for key Marine Corps and joint positions.…
Expeditionary Forces Considering How ‘Surge’ Rotations Abroad Could Boost Readiness, Presence
THE PENTAGON – The amphibious force wants to provide more ready forces at sea and training opportunities for a higher-end…
22-Year-Old Recon Marine Killed in Parachute Accident
A 22-year-old Marine was killed in a training accident Monday after a mishap at the Multi-Mission Parachute Course in Coolidge,…
31st MEU Flight Operations Resume After 48-Hour Pause Following Aug. 5 Fatal Crash
The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit launched a full investigation into Saturday’s fatal MV-22 crash off the coast of Australia and…
Australian Ship Locates Crashed U.S. Marine Osprey; Dive Team to Begin Recovery Today
The Royal Australian Navy detected the location of the American MV-22 Osprey that crashed in the water on Aug. 5…
1st MAW Marines Resume MV-22 Operations After Crash
The 1st Marine Air Wing’s MV-22s are flying again after a safety stand down following an emergency ditch at sea…
MV-22 Crash Off Okinawa Occurred During Nighttime Aerial Refueling; Halt In Operations Ordered
Tuesday’s MV-22 Osprey crash off the coast of Okinawa occurred while the crew was conducting an aerial refueling operation at…