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Press Releases

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

Marine Corps Reactivates Base on Guam

The U.S. Marine Corps reactivated a new base on Guam in a ceremony, Jan. 26, honoring the long-shared history of the Marine Corps and Guam and establishing a forward presence in the Indo-Pacific that will endure into the future.

2+2 announcement ensures USMC remains ready to address regional security challenges

Posture changes announced today, January 11, by the United States and Government of Japan Security Consultative Committee (2+2) ensure the Marine Corps remains ready to address evolving regional and global security challenges.

AFRICOM Commander visits Marine Corps University

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, commander, U.S. Africa Command, visited students and faculty at the Marine Corps University in Quantico, Va., Dec. 12, 2022.

Marine Corps updates approved female hair styles

Training and Education Command announced updates to approved female hair styles via Marine Administrative Message 615/22. These changes were initially proposed in Uniform Board 220 and authorized for wear today. The Uniform Board is comprised of diverse Marines of various ranks and specialties to provide comprehensive feedback and fleet perspective.

Marine Corps adjusts interim guidance for ACV waterborne operations following training incident

Following a training incident, the Marine Corps has adjusted Amphibious Combat Vehicle waterborne operations guidance; ceasing water operations involving surf zone transit to allow for additional testing and evaluation.

USNCC Surpasses 1,000 Students Enrolled

More than 1,000 students are now taking courses with the U.S. Naval Community College. Each of these Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen is taking courses in pursuit of associate degrees in military studies, nuclear engineering technology, or cybersecurity.

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.