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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 Officially Updates Logistics Doctrine

The Marine Corps has officially updated its logistics doctrine with the publication of Marine Corps Doctrinal Publication 4, Logistics, March 21, 2023. This publication provides Marines a conceptual framework for understanding how logistics is an essential aspect of every military operation.

Marine Corps Launches Software Factory

The Marine Corps established the Marine Corps Software Factory (MCSWF) to create a world-class Marine-led software development capability today, March 10, 2023.

Marine Corps releases Talent Management Update

The U.S. Marine Corps released the Talent Management Update which details the progress made since the release of Talent Management 2030. The release of TM2030 marked the Marine Corps’ initial step to transition from an industrial-era model of personnel management to a 21st century talent management system that better harnesses each Marine’s unique talents to improve our readiness and extend our advantage over competitors.

Marine Corps releases Installations and Logistics 2030

Following Force Design, Talent Management, and Training and Education, Installations and Logistics is the fourth document released after the Commandant’s 2019 planning guidance, which set forth the strategic direction for the Marine Corps.

V-22 Joint Program Issues Bulletin to Restrict Flights

Based on the recommendation from the V-22 Joint Program Office, the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command and U.S. Navy issued a time limit, via fleet bulletin, on the V-22 Input Quill Assembly, effective Feb. 3, 2023.

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.