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Marines

Press Releases

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

Lightning Strikes Miramar: 3rd MAW welcomes Corps’ first F-35C

Marine Corps and aviation history was made as 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing welcomed its first F-35C Lightning II fighter jet to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314 and MCAS Miramar on Jan. 21.Lt. Col. Cedar Hinton, commanding officer of VMFA-314,

Joint Team Solves Engine Integration Issues for CH-53K King Stallion

Industry and government engineers have mitigated ongoing engine integration issues, including exhaust gas re-ingestion (EGR), for the CH-53K King Stallion – the new heavy-lift helicopter from Sikorsky for the United States Marine Corps. “Bringing

Correction to the Identity of Marines in Photograph of the Flag Raising on Mount Suribachi, Iwo Jima

The correct identification of Marines in Mr. Joe Rosenthal’s iconic photograph of the second flag raising on Mount Suribachi, Iwo Jima, Japan, is important.

Message to the Joint Force

I am humbled to represent you as the 20th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Our Nation has the most professional and capable military force in world history because of you our Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, Coast Guardsmen, and

DoD Annual Suicide Report CY18

QUANTICO, Virginia – In 2018, 77 Marines died by suicide (58 Active Component, 19 Reserve Component). The loss of each individual has lasting harmful effects on fellow Marines, their families, and the Corps. Suicide is a total-force concern and

DOD Identifies Marine Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Inherent Resolve.Gunnery Sergeant Scott A. Koppenhafer, 35, of Mancos, Colorado, died August 10, 2019, in Iraq, after suffering fatal wounds while supporting

Sergeant Major Troy E. Black Becomes the 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps

Sergeant Major Troy E. Black received the Sword of Office from Sergeant Major Ronald L. Green during a Relief and Appointment ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, July 26, signifying his new position as the 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine

Gen. David H. Berger Becomes 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps

General David H. Berger received the battle colors of the Marine Corps from Gen. Robert B. Neller during a passage of command ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, July 11, signifying his new position as the 38th Commandant of the Marine

Salvage operation update: Remains of three Marines recovered and identified

The remains of three Marines recovered during the salvage operation for the December 6, 2018 aircraft mishap involving an F/A-18 and a KC-130J have been identified.

Salvage Operations Conclude Surrounding December 2018 Aircraft Mishap

The salvage operation related to the Dec. 6, 2018, aircraft mishap involving an F/A-18 and a KC-130J has concluded. The operation occurred from May 27 to June 7, 2019.