Latest "Amphibious Assault Vehicle" stories

Marines take ACV out for low-light tests

New in 2023: Marine amphibious combat vehicles on the East Coast

Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, is scheduled to get its first set of vehicles in spring 2023.

By Irene Loewenson

5 weeks ago

Marines pause amphibious combat vehicle waterborne operations following rollover in California high surf

Marines aboard the two ACVs were able to evacuate and no injuries were reported.

7 months ago

Marine officer blames bad information for AAV sinking tragedy

Lt. Col. Michael J. Regner said his decisions were based in part on what other commanders told him, including that all the Marines had completed their swim certifications and that the aging vehicles they were in had been fixed and were ready for the mission.

13 months ago

Marine amphibious combat vehicles to return to waterborne operations

The Sept. 3, 2021, safety notice had identified a problem with the ACV’s towing mechanism.

13 months ago

Panel hears dueling versions of deadly Marine AAV sinking

“This is going to be a difficult decision,” Lt. Col. Michael McDonald said in the military’s opening statement.

By Elliot Spagat, The Associated Press

13 months ago

Marine AAVs back in water for first time after accident that killed 9

New checklists and a knowledge test are in place, the Marine Corps said.

22 months ago