Vietnam vets recall what it was like to lose brothers in combatVeterans of LRRP units talk about how they got into the military, and took jobs in Long Range Recon — one of the most dangerous jobs in Vietnam.By Staff Reports3 days ago
Here’s your team, go get ‘em: Training for long range recon in VietnamVeterans of LRRP units talk about how they got into the military, and took jobs in Long Range Recon — one of the most dangerous jobs in Vietnam.By Staff Reports11 days ago
Your next commandant: Can he push the Marine Corps past the era of counterinsurgency?Why Lt. Gen. David H. Berger was chosen to lead Marines into the next big fight.By Shawn Snow5 years ago
Marine veteran running scam charity targeting Marine Corps families pleads guilty to wire fraud John Shannon Simpson faces 20 years in prison or and/or a fine of $250,000.By Shawn Snow5 years ago
Former recon Marine Lt. Gen. David H. Berger nominated to be next Marine Corps commandantUpon final confirmation from the Senate, Berger will pin on a fourth star and become the Corps’ 38th commandant.By Shawn Snow5 years ago
Marine permanently disabled following Arizona parachute course incidentIt is the second serious mishap this year at the Multi-Mission Parachute Course in Arizona.By Shawn Snow6 years ago
Recon Marine’s parachute became entangled, reserve failed to inflate, jump mishap investigation said Following the accident, the Corps temporarily suspended all double-bag static line jumps.By Shawn Snow6 years ago
Recon shortage: Why these elite Marines are facing a manpower crisisBut manpower concerns are not the only issues facing the Corps’ elite and storied recon units.By Shawn Snow and Andrea Scott6 years ago
Former Marine gets prison for bilking more than $500K from the Corps and Toys for Tots The former Marine used a unit travel card to rack up thousands in unauthorized charges.By Shawn Snow6 years ago
Second woman on track to graduate the Corps’ Infantry Officer Course may be your next recon platoon commanderRoughly 30 Marines were dropped from the course, which includes two other female Marines.By Shawn Snow6 years ago
We’re about to find out if this ‘optionally-manned’ Polaris ATV could help shoulder a soldier’s combat loadOne of two types of robotic vehicles being tested by Army formations this summer is made by Polaris Industries.By Todd South6 years ago
The Corps wants a sea drone for beach surveysThe Corps want an autonomous drone that can chart sea bottom conditions in advance of a Marine landing force.By Shawn Snow6 years ago