Night vision goggles, weather likely factors in Marine helo crash
The CH-53 Super Stallion crashed Feb. 6, 2024, during a night flight when it hit a mountain near Pine Valley, California, killing all five Marines aboard.
By Tara Copp, AP
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US Marine dies, another rescued while hiking in northern Japan
Deteriorating weather conditions were likely a factor in the Marines going missing, the Marine Corps said.
By Riley Ceder
US joint forces lack a ‘common goal’ for the future, says top Marine
The joint force's speed of modernization and shared common goal are lacking, the top Marine says.
Marine Corps considering changes to how it allocates officer jobs
But it appears changes, if any, aren’t coming soon.
How the new Marine infantry battalion fits into the littoral regiment
The infantry battalion remains the base structure of the force and the new regiment.
By Todd South
Corps loosens up-or-out policy for enlisted Marines
Marines who have twice been passed over for promotion have a chance to stay in the service.
How this unit could shape the future of infantry battalions for decades
Marine infantry battalions will now be manned with 880 Marines and sailors, down from 965 a few years ago.
By Todd South
Who can fly the Marine Corps’ Reaper drones?
For now, only commissioned officers can pilot the Marine Corps' MQ-9 aircraft.
How soon is too soon? ‘Six Days in Fallujah’ out 18 years after battle
A controversial first-person shooter based on an actual battle and featuring real-life Marines in the game is now available to play on PC.
By Matt Sampson