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Nonfatal vehicle rollover in Japan sends Marines to hospital
The hospital where the Marines were sent had been planning a mass-casualty response training for the day of the real-life emergency.
2 Marines killed, 17 injured in North Carolina rollover
During the rollover 17 Marines were ejected from the back of the vehicle.
By Philip Athey
All 3 active duty Marine law enforcement battalions are now deactivated
The 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, stationed out of Okinawa, Japan, was deactivated as part of the Marine Corps’ Force Design 2030 plan.
By Philip Athey
III MEF sends AAVs back in the water
"U.S. Marines with Company B, 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion, completed a demanding waterborne operations training package June 8, 2021, on Okinawa, Japan, in compliance with all updated policies and procedures. ... "
By Philip Athey
Nearly 40 percent of Marines have turned down COVID-19 vaccine from the Corps
Nearly 60 percent of North Carolina Marines have turned down the vaccine from the Corps.
By Philip Athey
New in 2021: The Corps gets a new unit ― the Marine littoral regiment
III Marine Expeditionary Force will standup the first three Marine littoral regiments.
By Philip Athey
Why these Marines have eyes on Europe
While most of the Marine Corps shifts its focus toward the Pacific and competition against China, this group of Marines is focused on Europe.
By Philip Athey
Are phoneless deployments the future for Marines?
"This is no joke when we’re facing a peer advisory who’s looking for those exact signals."
By Philip Athey
Marines vs. China ― the Corps just put these tactics to the test
This light, quick and powerful operation, alongside close integration with the Navy, is seen as the key for the Marine Corps' ability to fight China.
By Philip Athey
Commander fired after Marine Corps AAV accident that killed 9
Lt. Col. Michael Regner, commander of the unit involved in July’s amphibious assault vehicle accident, was relieved of his job Tuesday.
By Philip Athey
Marine amphibious assault vehicle successfully recovered with remains of all 8 missing service members on board
The remains of the Marines and sailor found inside the AAV will be transferred to Dover Air Force Base, Delaware.
By Philip Athey