Irene Loewenson

Irene Loewenson

Irene Loewenson is a staff reporter for Marine Corps Times. She joined Military Times as an editorial fellow in August 2022. She is a graduate of Williams College, where she was the editor-in-chief of the student newspaper.

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Meet the next sergeant major of the Marine Corps

Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz is currently the top enlisted Marine at Marine Corps Forces Reserve and Marine Corps Forces South.

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New robotics job field may be coming to the Marine Corps

Marine leaders aren’t yet sure how they will find or train people with the knowledge to operate autonomous systems.

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Historic Marine artillery battalion deactivates on Hawaii

Hawaii's 1st Battalion, 12th Marines, folded its colors May 26 as part of Force Design 2030.

5 minors arrested after crowd attack on Marines at California pier

Video footage apparently shows two of the Marines in the fetal position on the ground to protect themselves from blows.

Biden’s pick to lead the Marine Corps helped design its new vision

President Joe Biden nominated Gen. Eric Smith Tuesday to serve as the next commandant of the Marine Corps.

How Marines brought order to the skies during the Kabul airlift

Working under a tailgate-style tent to shield them from the baking sun, the Marines handled about 110 flights per day with no aircraft mishaps.

Advice from a Marine who smashed 3 kettlebell-swing world records

Sgt. Maj. Steven Burkett has even swung some kettlebells with then-Commandant Gen. Robert Neller.

Marine leaders to get subordinate reviews, but it won’t affect promotion

The Marine Corps initially touted 360-degree reviews as an evaluative tool that could help identify toxic leaders and prevent them from getting promoted.

Navy secretary honors Marine guards who helped evacuate Sudan embassy

As a military power struggle erupted into deadly fighting in the Sudanese capital, the Marines worked to get the embassy ready for an evacuation.

Marine base will simulate train derailment to prepare for emergencies

Planning for the event began in summer 2022, well before the Feb. 3 derailment of a train carrying hazardous chemicals in East Palestine, Ohio.

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