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

Colonel Nicole Mann leads NASA spaceflight

Marine Corps Col. Nicole Mann successfully launched into space from Kennedy Space Center today, making history as the Corps’ first woman to lead a National Aeronautics and Space Administration space flight. Mann was the first woman from the Marine Corps to join NASA in 2013 and become a mission commander of SpaceX Crew-5.

Marine Corps Amphibious Combat Vehicles set to resume open ocean waterborne operations

Marine Corps Amphibious Combat Vehicles are authorized to return to open ocean waterborne operations following the establishment of interim guidance to enhance operational safety when conducting ACV training.

Marine Corps Study on Body Composition Leads to Change

The Marine Corps is implementing changes to BCP after a year-long study.

Lt. Gen. Michael Langley confirmed for promotion to General

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Michael E. Langley was confirmed by the Senate Monday to be appointed to the rank of General and will be promoted to his next rank in a ceremony in Washington, D.C. Saturday.

Marine Corps hires new Director of Communication

Today the Marine Corps welcomes April L. Langwell as the Director of Communication, Communication Directorate, Headquarters Marine Corps.

Marine Corps Pauses Waterborne ACV Operations

Out of an abundance of caution, the Marine Corps is pausing waterborne Amphibious Combat Vehicle operations.

Marine Corps Meets 2022 Retention Goal

The Marine Corps met its retention goal for fiscal year 2022 early, the first time in 10 years.

Woody Williams to Lie in Honor in the Nation’s Capital

WWII Medal of Honor recipient Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel “Woody” Williams will lie in honor at the U.S. Capitol this Thursday, July 14.

Memorial Service for Gen. Richard I. Neal, 26th Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps

Marines and family and friends of General Richard I. Neal gathered for a memorial honoring his life and service at St. Joseph’s Church in Washington, D.C. on July 6, 2022.

Department of the Navy Implements Policy to Protect Sexual Assault Victims from Discipline

Members no longer face disciplinary action for minor misconduct associated with a sexual assault