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

Marine Corps to Begin Trial Run for New Physical Training Uniform

Marine Corps to Begin Trial Run for New Physical Training UniformMarines will soon be testing and evaluating new physical training uniforms. The new PT uniform is modernized with all the performance attributes that align with commercial trends of

Marine Corps releases command investigation into the assault amphibious vehicle mishap off the coast of Southern California on July 30, 2020

The Command Investigation into the assault amphibious vehicle mishap off the coast of Southern California on July 30, 2020, has been completed by the I Marine Expeditionary Force investigating officer and endorsed by the Commanding General of I MEF and the Commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific. The loss of Corporals Wesley A. Rodd and Cesar A. Villanueva; Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class (Fleet Marine Force) Christopher Gnem; Lance Corporals Marco A. Barranco, Jack-Ryan Ostrovsky, Guillermo S. Perez, and Chase D. Sweetwood; and Privates First Class Bryan J. Baltierra and Evan A. Bath continues to be felt across the Marine Corps...

MCLB Albany Selected as a Tranche 1 Site for DOD’s 5G to Next G Initiative

The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD (R&E)) selected Marine Corps Logistics Base (MCLB) Albany, Georgia, to be one of five Tranche 1 sites for the Department of Defense’s 5G to Next G Initiative.

Prepare to be Boarded: 31st MEU, America ARG conduct VBSS rehearsal in South China Sea

The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and America Amphibious Ready Group executed a simulated visit, board, search, and seizure mission, here, September 6.The exercise began with detailed planning across all three ships assigned to the America ARG.

Search and Rescue for missing Service Members Concludes

After an extensive 40-hour search, the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, and the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group concluded their search and rescue operation for seven missing Marines and one Sailor, today.All eight

Amphibious Assault Vehicle Mishap

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- One Marine with 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), I Marine Expeditionary Force, was pronounced dead at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla following an amphibious assault vehicle (AAV) mishap off the

26th Marine Expeditionary Unit returns from deployment

The 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit returned to Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, marking the end of a seven-month deployment to the U.S. 2nd, 5th and 6th Fleets with the USS Bataan Amphibious Ready Group.While forward deployed aboard

Consolidated Disposition Authority Review Board Report on 2016 and 2018 Aviation Mishaps

On 18 June 2020, the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps provided the institution’s review and position on the Consolidated Disposition Authority Review Board’s report that looked into two separate aviation mishaps. On 6 December 2018, a midair

Message from the Commandant of the Marine Corps and the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps

Marines and Sailors, last summer, in my planning guidance, I stated there is no place in our Corps for racists – whether their intolerance and prejudice be direct or indirect, intentional or unintentional. As a continuation of that declaration, in

Annual DoD Warrior Games canceled amid COVID concerns

As the U.S. continues to navigate the challenges posed by the COVID-19 global pandemic, the U.S. Marine Corps and City of San Antonio leadership remain committed to the safety and health of our service members and local communities.As the lead