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

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

Marine Corps Temporarily Suspends Shipping Recruits to MCRD Parris Island

Amid the national emergency caused by the COVID-19 outbreak and out of an abundance of caution, the Marine Corps is taking steps to protect its recruits, recruit training personnel, their families and the communities where they live and serve by

First Marine F-35C Squadron Attains Next Aviation Milestone

Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 314 celebrated the results of over five months of F-35C Lightning II transition training when they received their Safe-For-Flight Operations Certification at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar March 20, 2020. VMFA-314 and

U.S. service member was killed in a non-combat related incident

Tampa, Fla., March 10, 2020 - A U.S. service member was killed in a non-combat related incident while participating in exercise Native Fury 20, in the United Arab Emirates, March 10.The incident is under investigation.In accordance with U.S.

Marine Corps Aviator Becomes First Pilot to Cross 1,000 Flight Hour Threshold in F-35 Lightning II

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Brian W. Bann, a Marine Corps F-35B pilot, became the first military pilot to accumulate more than 1,000 flight hours in the F-35 Lightning II when he delivered a new production F-35B to Marine Aircraft Group 13 at Marine

Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps’ Focus Areas in support of the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps Planning Guidance

In my role as the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, I am responsible for offering sound and reasonable advice to the Commandant on all policies and practices that affect the Marine Corps —to include Marines and their families. Additionally, I offer

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,