Marines

Press Releases

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

2026 Marine Corps Aviation Plan

The Marine Corps Aviation Plan (AVPLAN) outlines the strategic vision, key capabilities, and future direction for Marine Corps Aviation, aiming to enhance readiness and address emerging threats. The 2026 AVPLAN marks a significant evolution from 2025, transitioning from strategic direction to concrete, data-driven implementation.

Marine Corps Passes FY25 Financial Audit

For the third year in a row, independent auditors verified that the Marine Corps’ financial records are materially accurate, complete, and compliant with federal regulations and issued an unmodified opinion for Fiscal Year 2025.

USMC Honors the life of General Michael J. Williams, 28th Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps

The United States Marine Corps honored the life and service of the 28th Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, General Michael J. Williams, USMC (Ret.), with a graveside burial with full military honors on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at the National Memorial Cemetery at Quantico.

Marine Corps announces updated physical fitness standards

The Marine Corps is implementing changes to its Physical Fitness Test and body composition standards in accordance with the Secretary of War’s Military Fitness Standards memorandum issued on Sept. 30, 2025.

NAVAIR Releases V-22 Comprehensive Review Findings

Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) released the findings of a comprehensive review Dec. 12, 2025, on the V-22 Osprey aircraft flown by the Air Force, Marine Corps and Navy.

Death of General Michael J. Williams, 28th Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps

The United States Marine Corps announces the passing of General Michael J. Williams, USMC (Ret.), 28th Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, who died peacefully on December 6, 2025.

Above, Below, and Beyond: The Department of the Navy Honors 250 Years of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps this Veterans Day

This Veterans Day, the Department of the Navy commemorates 250 years of American seapower with “Above, Below, and Beyond,” a two-hour Presidential special airing Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, on Fox Nation.

Marine Corps Lays Out Aggressive Modernization Efforts in Force Design Update

The Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric M. Smith, published the 2025 Force Design Update, which lays out how the Marine Corps is aggressively pursuing modernization initiatives to ensure it remains a globally responsive, naval expeditionary force.

Marines Showcase Amphibious Capabilities for Marine Corps’ 250th Birthday

I Marine Expeditionary Force will host a live-fire Amphibious Capabilities Demonstration at Red Beach, Camp Pendleton, followed by a community Beach Bash at Del Mar Beach on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, to mark the Marine Corps’ 250th birthday and America’s Semiquincentennial.

Secretary Phelan Welcomes Under Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao and Launches Portfolio to Supercharge Warrior Ethos and Quality of Service Across the Navy and Marine Corps

Today, Secretary of the Navy John C. Phelan announced a wide-ranging cross departmental portfolio for the Under Secretary of the Navy (UNSECNAV) that unifies the Department’s most consequential levers for rebuilding warrior ethos and quality of service.