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3d MLG, ROK Allies Set to Execute Combined Logistics Exercise CJLOTS 26

3rd Marine Logistics Group — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 01:34:00 GMT

From July 10th through the 20th, the Marines and Sailors of 3d Marine Logistics Group, alongside Republic of Korea allies and U.S. joint force partners, will execute a Combined Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore (CJLOTS) exercise at Dogu Beach, Pohang.

Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Modernizes Tactical Driving: High-Tech Realism Meets Mission Readiness

Cpl. Jessica Mazzamuto — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:53:00 GMT

The Marine Corps is taking a leap forward in tactical vehicle training, trading unnecessary wear and

Lethality in the Pacific: P-735 Machine Gun Range hits major target fielding milestone at Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz

Patrick Beckett, PM Training Systems — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:14:00 GMT

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.

New Marine Corps Uniform App

Maj. Hector Infante — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 19:05:00 GMT

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.

Marines, Sailors of Littoral Combat Force support U.S. interagency earthquake response in Venezuela

Captain Shawn Doublet — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:22:00 GMT

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.

3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, 4th Marine Brigade conduct bilateral littoral mobility training during KAMANDAG 10

1st Lt. Duncan Stoner — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 13:16:00 GMT

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.

NMESIS and MADIS arrival on Okinawa

2nd Lt. Hannah Ladd — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:40:18 GMT

U.S. Marines with 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, formally received both the

PALS 26 Concludes with a Renewed Commitment to Regional Cooperation

1st Lt. Shannon ONeill — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:21:20 GMT

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. James Glynn, commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, concluded the

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

Staff Sgt. Joshua Smith — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:43:00 GMT

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 be inducted into the Pentagon's Hall of Heroes, in recognition of their extraordinary heroism and distinguished service during the Vietnam War.

Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium 26 Commences

Capt. Shannon O'Neill — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:06:00 GMT

U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, will host the 12th Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium 2026 at the Daniel K. Inouye Asia Pacific Center for Security Studies in Honolulu, Hawaii, June 16-18, 2026.

Destructive weather training enhances hurricane preparedness across MCB Camp Lejeune and MCAS New River

1st Lt Brooke Waugh — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:45:00 GMT

As the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane season begins, destructive weather exercises are underway across

The Weight of the Stars

Sgt. Emily De La Torre — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Many strive for greatness, and some achieve it. But few go beyond greatness, redefining the limits of human potential. Of the 8.3 billion people on earth, only 781 people have traveled to space, a fraction so small it represents far less than 1% of the global population. One of those few is retired U.S. Marine Corps Col. Randy “Komrade” Bresnik. On June 9, 2026, NASA announced Bresnik’s selection as the commander of the Artemis III mission. His extensive experience in the Marine Corps and previous spaceflights have prepared him for the high-tempo mission, scheduled for launch in 2027. Growing up in Santa Monica, California, Bresnik received a Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps scholarship to The Citadel, where he commissioned into the Marine Corps in 1989. After completing flight training, he took on the responsibility of flying high-performance fighter jets.

U.S., ROK Marines Reaffirm Ties During Capital Visit

Staff Sgt. Tawanya Norwood — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:21:40 GMT

U.S. Marines hosted a Republic of Korea Marine Corps (ROKMC) delegation from June 1-6, 2026, to strengthen the longstanding bond between the two allied forces.

PM Combat Support Systems fields brand new life-saving medical systems for the first time in 20 years

Kristiana Gehly — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:55:00 GMT

When lives are on the line, every second counts. Maintaining a modernized force is at the forefront

VMA-223 celebrates sundown as Marine Corps’ final Harrier squadron

Capt. Jacob Ballard — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:24:00 GMT

Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 223, known as “the Bulldogs”, celebrated the conclusion of nearly 40 years of operational history with the AV-8B Harrier II during a public ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Wednesday. The ceremony marked an important moment in time for VMA-223 and also signaled the end of an era for Marine Corps aviation as the service continues its transition to an all-5th generation tactical aircraft fleet.

U.S., Australia, Japan begin Exercise Southern Jackaroo 2026

1st Lt. Chase Fortier — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:06:06 GMT

Exercise Southern Jackaroo 2026 officially commenced today following an opening ceremony that brought together forces from the United States, Australia, and Japan. Scheduled from May 29 to July 3, 2026, the exercise serves as a premier training venue to build a cohesive, multi-national force capable of operating seamlessly across the Indo-Pacific's complex environments.

MCTSSA Prepares FMF for EWOKs

MCTSSA Public Affairs — Fri, 29 May 2026 21:59:00 GMT

From tried-and-true warfighter tactics to emergent technologies and communications methods, the modern battlefield is an ever-changing environment. It takes a forward-leaning team to not only address the issues that arise in today’s fight, but also to predict the problems of tomorrow.

24th Marine Expeditionary Unit Assumes the Watch as Littoral Combat Force-24, Advancing Operation Southern Spear in USSOUTHCOM AOR

Capt. Shawn Doublet — Fri, 29 May 2026 18:30:00 GMT

The 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit has officially assumed the mission as the premier tactical force-in-readiness within the U.S. Southern Command Area of Responsibility. Operating under the designation of Littoral Combat Force-24, the command offers tactical options via an agile Marine Air-Ground Task Force of over 1,300 Marines and Sailors to the theater. Commanded by U.S. Marine Corps Col. Ryan Lynch, LCF-24 is directly nested under Joint Force Maritime Component Command and Joint Task Force 84-2 to support Operation Southern Spear.

MRF-SEA Marines and Sailors reflect on sacrifice during visit to Bataan

Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy — Thu, 28 May 2026 19:30:08 GMT

Exhausted, starving and surrounded, more than 75,000 American and Filipino soldiers surrendered on the Bataan Peninsula on April 9, 1942, unaware they were about to endure one of the most brutal atrocities of World War II. Forced to march nearly 65 miles under the scorching Philippine sun with little food and water, thousands died during what would become known as the Bataan Death March.

H-1s Become Drone Control Platforms

2ndLt Connor Jenig — Thu, 21 May 2026 09:42:00 GMT

In a significant leap forward for aerial warfare, the U.S. Marine Corps has successfully integrated