The Marine Corps is taking a leap forward in tactical vehicle training, trading unnecessary wear and tear for high-tech, immersive realism. With the introduction of the Multi-Platform Driver Simulator, Marines are now able to push the limits of the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle without assuming any physical risk.According to Shannon Ohlinger, the MPDS training lead and a Marine veteran, the shift in technology is monumental. The new system is designed to build confidence and critical thinking skills at a much faster pace, while conquering the challenges of fuel costs and vehicle maintenance."The Operator Driving Simulator used prior to the MPDS was all over the place with training," said Ohlinger. "This entire system is much more advanced
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Warfighters in the United States Pacific Command theater are now able to use a premier live-fire training facility to enhance their combat readiness. On June 18, 2026, Program Manager Training Systems, supported by Naval Surface Warfare Center Corona, completed the fielding of target systems for the P-735 Multi-Purpose Machine Gun Range at Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz. The TRASYS and RS10L2F team reached a critical milestone with the successful completion of both the Government Acceptance Test and New Equipment Training for the range, which is located at the Mason Range Complex.
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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.
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Following two earthquakes off the northern coast of Venezuela on June 24 the United States mobilized a humanitarian response at the request of the Venezuelan government. To support U.S. Southern Command’s rapid deployment of personnel and specialized equipment into the disaster zone, Littoral Combat Force 24 transitioned from scheduled regional security missions to support the U.S. government’s disaster response operation.
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U.S. Marines with 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, alongside Philippine marines with 4th Marine Brigade, Philippine Marine Corps, successfully transported personnel, sustainment supplies and advanced coastal defense systems aboard Philippine vessels during bilateral littoral mobility training in Northern Luzon, June 21-22, 2026, in support of the Philippine-led exercise, KAMANDAG 10. The training enhanced the ability of U.S. and Philippine forces to move and sustain personnel and equipment across complex maritime terrain while strengthening interoperability and combined readiness.
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