‘Nasty’ Fights of the Future Require More Realistic Training, Says Panel
SAN DIEGO – The Marine Corps and Navy need to keep investing in realistic training simulators, multi-domain integrated exercises, more…
Report to Congress on F-35 Lighting II Joint Strike Fighter
The following is the Dec. 11, 2024, Congressional Research Service report, F-35 Lightning II: Background and Issues for Congress.…
Report to Congress on U.S. Marine Corps Force Design
The following is the Oct. 3, 2024, Congressional Research Service report, U.S. Marine Corps Force Design Initiative: Background and Issues…
GAO Annual Assessment of Weapon Systems
The following is the June 17, 2024, Government Accountability Office Report to Congressional Committees: Weapon Systems Annual Assessment.…
U.S., Allies Kick Off Exercise Valiant Shield 2024
The U.S military, along with allied and partner forces, began exercise Valiant Shield 2024 on Friday on Guam, the Commonwealth…
USNI News Fleet and Marine Tracker: June 3, 2024
These are the approximate positions of the U.S. Navy’s deployed carrier strike groups and amphibious ready groups throughout the world…
Balikatan 2024 Drills Prioritize South China Sea, Luzon Strait
American, Philippine, Australian, and French forces began Balikatan 2024 on Monday in a ceremony at Camp Aguinaldo, Manila.…
In First, Drone Pilot is Marine Corps’ Top ‘Aviator of the Year’
Nearly a decade ago, as a new officer, Maj. Shane Gentry mulled over his Marine Corps job options, including three…
CMC Gen. Smith’s Latest Guidance to the Marine Corps
The following is the April 2, 2024 message from Marine commandant Gen. Eric Smith, FRAGO 01-2024, “Maintain Momentum.” …
Gen. Al Gray, Beloved Marine, 29th USMC Commandant, Dies at 95
Retired Gen. Alfred M. Gray Jr., a former sergeant and Vietnam combat veteran who became the 29th commandant of the…