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An amphibious assault vehicle (AAV) assigned to Combat Assault Battalion AAV Company, splashes into the water from the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) during an amphibious assault as part of Blue Chromite. Blue Chromite (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan Clay)

Marines ban amphibious assault vehicles from deployments, waterborne training following 2020 tragedy Marines ban amphibious assault vehicles from deployments, waterborne training following 2020 tragedy

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 15, 2021

‘The eyes of the world are upon you’ — Read Gen. Eisenhower’s letter to troops before D-Day

‘The eyes of the world are upon you’ — Read Gen. Eisenhower’s letter to troops before D-Day ‘The eyes of the world are upon you’ — Read Gen. Eisenhower’s letter to troops before D-Day

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Jun 6, 2021

Marine Corps Inspector General suspended over role in amphibious vehicle disaster that killed 9

Marine Corps Inspector General suspended over role in amphibious vehicle disaster that killed 9 Marine Corps Inspector General suspended over role in amphibious vehicle disaster that killed 9

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on May 3, 2021

Marine Corps identifies Marines and sailor presumed dead after amphibious assault vehicle accident

Marine Corps identifies Marines and sailor presumed dead after amphibious assault vehicle accident Marine Corps identifies Marines and sailor presumed dead after amphibious assault vehicle accident

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Mar 23, 2021

Check out all the firepower on the Marine Corps’s first new amphibious battlewagon since Vietnam

Check out all the firepower on the Marine Corps’s first new amphibious battlewagon since Vietnam Check out all the firepower on the Marine Corps’s first new amphibious battlewagon since Vietnam

By Jared Keller

Updated on Feb 1, 2021

The Marine Corps’s new amphibious battlewagon is cramped, fails often, and is difficult to escape

The Marine Corps’s new amphibious battlewagon is cramped, fails often, and is difficult to escape The Marine Corps’s new amphibious battlewagon is cramped, fails often, and is difficult to escape

By Jared Keller

Updated on Jan 18, 2021

The Marine Corps is full speed ahead with its first new amphibious vehicle since the Vietnam War

The Marine Corps is full speed ahead with its first new amphibious vehicle since the Vietnam War The Marine Corps is full speed ahead with its first new amphibious vehicle since the Vietnam War

By Jared Keller

Updated on Dec 13, 2020

The Marine Corps has finally fielded its first new amphibious vehicle since the Vietnam War

The Marine Corps has finally fielded its first new amphibious vehicle since the Vietnam War The Marine Corps has finally fielded its first new amphibious vehicle since the Vietnam War

By Jared Keller

Updated on Dec 2, 2020

Marine commander fired over deadly amphibious assault vehicle mishap off California coast in July

Marine commander fired over deadly amphibious assault vehicle mishap off California coast in July Marine commander fired over deadly amphibious assault vehicle mishap off California coast in July

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Oct 14, 2020

Marines are finally about to receive their first new amphibious vehicle since Vietnam

Marines are finally about to receive their first new amphibious vehicle since Vietnam Marines are finally about to receive their first new amphibious vehicle since Vietnam

By Jared Keller

Posted on Sep 29, 2020

Marine Corps limited amphibious assault vehicle use after one sinks off California coast, killing one Marine

Marine Corps limited amphibious assault vehicle use after one sinks off California coast, killing one Marine Marine Corps limited amphibious assault vehicle use after one sinks off California coast, killing one Marine

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Aug 1, 2020

The Marine Corps’ first new amphibious vehicle since Vietnam is getting a 30mm cannon

The Marine Corps’ first new amphibious vehicle since Vietnam is getting a 30mm cannon The Marine Corps’ first new amphibious vehicle since Vietnam is getting a 30mm cannon

By Jared Keller

Posted on May 18, 2020

The Marine Corps’ first new amphibious vehicle since Vietnam is almost here. Here’s who will get them first

The Marine Corps’ first new amphibious vehicle since Vietnam is almost here. Here’s who will get them first The Marine Corps’ first new amphibious vehicle since Vietnam is almost here. Here’s who will get them first

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jan 10, 2020

The Royal Navy is eyeing jetpacks for amphibious assaults, which is a terrible idea

The Royal Navy is eyeing jetpacks for amphibious assaults, which is a terrible idea The Royal Navy is eyeing jetpacks for amphibious assaults, which is a terrible idea

By Jared Keller

Posted on Aug 12, 2019

The Marine Corps Wants Some Extra Firepower On Its Next Amphibious Combat Vehicle

The Marine Corps Wants Some Extra Firepower On Its Next Amphibious Combat Vehicle The Marine Corps Wants Some Extra Firepower On Its Next Amphibious Combat Vehicle

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jan 30, 2019

How ‘Edge Of Tomorrow’ captures the terrible future of real-world amphibious assaults

How ‘Edge Of Tomorrow’ captures the terrible future of real-world amphibious assaults How ‘Edge Of Tomorrow’ captures the terrible future of real-world amphibious assaults

Posted on Jul 2, 2018

How Steven Spielberg Created One Of The Most Iconic War Scenes In Film

How Steven Spielberg Created One Of The Most Iconic War Scenes In Film How Steven Spielberg Created One Of The Most Iconic War Scenes In Film

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Sep 8, 2016

How the US suffered 300 casualties storming an empty island in WWII

How the US suffered 300 casualties storming an empty island in WWII How the US suffered 300 casualties storming an empty island in WWII

Posted on Jul 22, 2016

Here’s What A Journalist Reported From A Crowded Landing Craft Hours Before D-Day

Here’s What A Journalist Reported From A Crowded Landing Craft Hours Before D-Day Here’s What A Journalist Reported From A Crowded Landing Craft Hours Before D-Day

By Lauren Katzenberg

Posted on Feb 20, 2015