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Harbor security boat sinking probe reveals lax command leadership

One junior sailor reported that he had seen his chief “maybe five times in two years," according to the investigation.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

24 months ago

An assault amphibious vehicle assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit enters the well deck of the amphibious assault ship Wasp on Jan. 14, 2019.

Greece buying vehicles US Marine Corps beached after fatal sinking

The U.S. government has approved the sale of dozens of Assault Amphibious Vehicles to Greece.

2 years ago

5 officers censured for 2020 amphibious vehicle sinking that killed 8 Marines, 1 sailor

Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro said the punishment stemmed from the five officers’ “inadequate leadership and execution of their oversight duties."

3 years ago

The Neptune anti-ship missile: The weapon that may have sunk the Russian flagship Moskva

The sinking of the Moskva is arguably Russia's lowest point in its invasion of Ukraine — so far. Here's the weapon that may have killed it.

By Jon Guttman

3 years ago

Ukraine says it sank Russian flagship, Moscow denies

The loss of the ship would be a major military and symbolic defeat for Russia.

3 years 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.

3 years ago