On Sept. 16, 2024, Gen. Eric M. Smith, The 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, posthumously awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal to the family of Cpl. Spencer Collart for his heroic attempt to save the lives of his fellow Marines following the fatal crash of their Osprey aircraft in Darwin, Australia, on Aug. 27, 2023.
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Lt. Gen. William M. Jurney relinquished command of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific to Lt. Gen. James F. Glynn during a ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Sept. 12, 2024. Jurney also retired from the Marine Corps during the ceremony.
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Marines with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 11 and Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232 became the first to conduct ordnance operations with the Marine Corps’ newest F/A-18 Hornet weapon, the AGM-158A joint air-to-surface standoff missile (JASSM), during validation and verification testing at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Aug. 27-28, 2024.
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Marine Corps Colonel Christine Houser, inspired by her mother's strength and determination during her battle with cancer, pursued a career as a Marine aviator and triathlete. Her mother's resilience motivated Houser to excel in both fields, leading her to become a distinguished Marine and a top competitor in sports.
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Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality are set to play pivotal roles in transforming tele-maintenance operations, ensuring that maintainers are always available to support the Marine on any front at any time.
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