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U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Rony Molina, a spectrum manager with I Marine Expeditionary Force, records discrepancies during a barracks inspection in support of Operation Clean Sweep II at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 24, 2025. Part of the larger Barracks 360 Reset initiative, OCS II builds upon the success of the first iteration by sustaining elevated barracks conditions and further transforming our organizational culture by reinvesting our time, resources, training and efforts into the barracks. Molina is a native of El Paso, Texas (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jordan Searls)

Enlisted Marines in the US will not be getting single barracks rooms

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 22, 2026

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Andy Ngo, an Arkansas native and chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense specialist assigned to the Chemical Biological Incident Response Force, participates in a polar plunge during cold weather training at Camp Dawson, Feb. 10, 2026. The training equipped Marines and Sailors with the knowledge and skills to manage the effects of cold-water submersion and execute active rewarming procedures in preparation for Arctic Edge 26. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Amy Espinoza)

Marine Corps issues new rules to prevent heat and cold injuries

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Jul 20, 2026

Marines condemn ‘disturbing statements’ from veteran running for Congress

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 15, 2026

Amphibious assault vehicle

The last Marine Corps AAV had its final field exercise

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 10, 2026

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Calvin Burke, a Manalapan, New Jersey native, intelligence specialist with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, controls a Skydio X2 Drone during a squad ambush as part of The 7th Marine Regiment Infantry Rifle Squad Competition at Range 410, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Dec. 18, 2024. The 7th Marine Regiment Infantry Rifle Squad Competition assesses tactical proficiency and determines the Regiment's most capable squad under simulated combat conditions. Designed to evaluate tactics, techniques, and procedures, the event also promotes professional growth and camaraderie through healthy competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Enge You)

Marines open units on East and West Coast to focus on drone warfare

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 9, 2026

US troops working in Venezuelan airport tower as aid flows in

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 6, 2026

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Yoel Rhe, a scout team leader with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, scans for vessels aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) while transiting the Surigao Strait, April 26, 2026. The 11th MEU, embarked aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, is a persistent, combat credible force contributing to deterrence and crisis response in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet, the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners to preserve a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Joseph Helms)

The new Marine Scout career field is officially here

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 30, 2026

Marine Lance Cpl. Armando Ortiz Canseco.

Marine lost at sea identified as 21-year-old infantryman from Minnesota

By Nicholas Slayton, Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 29, 2026

Marines had multiple firefights while defending US embassy in Haiti, commander says

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 25, 2026

A 3d Marine Division Navy-Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System executes a notional fire mission during Resolute Dragon 25, on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 21, 2025. Resolute Dragon is an annual bilateral exercise in Japan that strengthens the command, control, and multi-domain maneuver capabilities of U.S. Marines in III Marine Expeditionary Force and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, with a focus on controlling and defending key maritime terrain. The NMESIS is a ground-based offensive anti-ship missile system, used in sea denial and littoral protection to offer a highly mobile and rapidly deployable island defense solution. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lucas Lu)

Marines in Okinawa receive anti-ship and counter-drone weapons systems

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Jun 23, 2026

Capers Ripley Dockery 2026

Three officers who overcame desperate odds receive Medals of Honor

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Jun 18, 2026

James Capers Jr.

Vietnam War Recon Marine, James Capers Jr, to receive Medal of Honor

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 17, 2026

A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232 (Reinforced), Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, takes off to conduct a simulated suppression of enemy air defenses mission in support of exercise Arctic Defender at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 9, 2024. The simulated SEAD mission included aircraft from Germany, France, Spain, and the U.S. VMFA-232 (Rein.) is participating with approximately 360 Marines and 19 F/A-18 aircraft in Arctic Defender, a German Air Force-led exercise that provides a unique opportunity to integrate various forces into joint, coalition and multilateral training from simulated forward operating bases. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Luc Boatman)

Marine Corps F/A-18 crashes in Washington state, sparks wildfire

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Jun 14, 2026

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico salute during a relief and appointment ceremony at MCAF on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Dec. 3, 2024. 1st Sgt. Brandon Smart transferred authority to 1st Sgt. Christopher Rushton after serving as the senior enlisted leader for over a year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ethan Miller)

‘Sounds Like a Mutiny’ — Secret recording exposes claims of toxic leadership after a Marine’s suicide

By Rachel Fobar, The War Horse

Posted on Jun 12, 2026

Harriers Sundown

A final public flight for the Marine Corps’ legendary Harrier jet

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 2, 2026

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Robert Marquez, a platoon commander with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, leads Marines during a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel training as part of a MEU exercise on U.S. Army Fort Novosel Louisville, Alabama, April 16, 2026. This exercise sharpened the 24th MEU’s command and control capabilities, ensuring seamless communication and decisive action for our upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brian Bolin Jr.)

24th Marine Expeditionary Unit deploys to Caribbean

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on May 29, 2026