Marines

Press Releases

Latest press releases of all of the major changes and updates from the U.S. Marine Corps.

Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Partners With JIATF-401 to Enhance Counter-UAS Training

Members of Joint Interagency Task Force 401 (JIATF-401), in coordination with the U.S Army’s C5ISR Center, the FBI, and interagency partners, conducted a counter unmanned aerial system (C-sUAS) training event and operational assessment at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, June 15-18, 2026.

USMC Announces 0315 Scout MOS

MARADMIN 296/26 announced the creation of a new primary military occupational specialty (PMOS), 0315 Scout, to provide infantry battalions and light armored reconnaissance battalions with a dedicated, all-weather reconnaissance and surveillance

New Marine Corps Uniform App

U.S. Marine Corps Education Command has launched the official Marine Corps Uniform App, a free mobile application that provides Marines with convenient, on-the-go access to uniform and grooming guidance, June 29, 2026.

Marine Corps Installations and Logistics Enterprise 2026 Plan

The U.S. Marine Corps released the Marine Corps Installations and Logistics Enterprise (MCILE) 2026 plan, a comprehensive document that outlines the strategic vision for posturing and sustaining the force in an era of persistent global competition.

U.S. Marine Corps Announces ODIN Reporting System

The U.S. Marine Corps announced in MARADMIN 281/26 that it will fully transition its operational reporting to the Operational Data Integration Nexus (ODIN) on July 7, 2026. The move, authorized by Lt. Gen. Jay M. Bargeron, Deputy Commandant for Plans, Policies, and Operations, formally designates ODIN as the official and authoritative platform for operational reporting, marking a pivotal achievement in the Corps’ Force Design modernization efforts.

Two Marine Corps Legends Awarded Medal of Honor, To Be Inducted into Hall of Heroes

On June 18, President Donald J. Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to Maj. James Capers Jr., U.S. Marine Corps (Retired), and posthumously to Col. John W. Ripley, U.S. Marine Corps (Retired), during a White House ceremony. On June 19, both Marines will

Department of the Navy Releases Fiscal Year 2027 Shipbuilding Plan

The Department of the Navy today released its Fiscal Year 2027 Shipbuilding Plan, outlining the Administration's long-term strategy to expand fleet capacity, strengthen the maritime industrial base, and deliver a more capable, ready, and lethal naval force. =

U.S. Marine Corps Strengthens Arctic Readiness with Campaign - Alaska

The United States Marine Corps has launched “Campaign - Alaska," a strategic initiative to enhance its operational capabilities in the Arctic. This campaign combines two key efforts: the Marine Rotational Force - Alaska (MRF - Alaska) and the

Marine Corps to Unveil Next-Gen Warfighting Tech and Celebrate 250 Years of Heritage at Modern Day Marine 2026

Fresh off the celebration of the Marine Corps' own 250th anniversary last year, the service is now turning its attention to the future of expeditionary warfare as the United States prepares to mark its semi-quincentennial.

Marine Corps revises body composition standards

The Marine Corps is replacing the current semiannual height and weight evaluation with a waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) methodology as the first step of its body composition evaluations in accordance with recent Secretary of War guidance.