Modern Day Marine 2026
Marines set up new rotational force in Alaska
The Marine Corps is expanding its Arctic footprint, with a new training presence and a permanent detachment into what Gen. Eric Smith called “a region of growing strategic importance.”
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How the F-35 is changing Marine airpower
The F-35 may be the most capable fighter aircraft the Marines have ever flown, but it also might be the most complicated.
This is what we know about the Maritime Raid Force used to seize Iranian vessel
A Maritime Raid Force, which consists of both reconnaissance and infantry Marines, boarded and seized an Iranian vessel on April 19.
Marines on way to Middle East seen using rifles with anti-drone smart scope
The company that makes the SMASH 2000L advanced fire control system confirmed that a recent series of photos show deployed Marines using the smart scope.
Here’s what Marine Expeditionary Units are designed to do
Marine Expeditionary Units are self-sustaining forces that can quickly deploy for both combat and humanitarian missions.
Marines can now use optical sights with pistols for qualifying
Marines can now use a ‘red dot’ optic when qualifying in the Combat Pistol Program, which is required for specific jobs and units that issue sidearms.
Marine Corps swim qualification tests are about to get tougher
Marines will have to tread water for longer periods of time under the new swim qualifications, which will go into effect on Oct. 1.
Marine who crawled under bridge to plant explosives approved for Medal of Honor
Marine Capt. John Ripley hung demolition charges beneath a key bridge, swinging hand-over-hand for three hours while under fire.
Senate authorizes Trump to award Recon Marine the Medal of Honor
The Senate has passed a bill to clear the way for retired Marine Maj. James Capers Jr. to receive the Medal of Honor for his heroism during a 1967 ambush in Vietnam.
Marines remain the few, the proud, the skinny under new standards
The Marines have announced new standards for evaluating body composition after the Pentagon directed it to use the waist-to-height ratio method.
Marines not interested in switching from M27 to Army’s M7 anytime soon
The Marines are sticking with the M27 while they will also “continue to monitor development” of the Army’s M7.
Experts warn moving Marines away from Okinawa would play into China’s hands
Relocating Marines from Okinawa would remove vital U.S. forces from the region at a time when China is doubling down on its claim on Taiwan, scholars said.
Marines may finally get landing ships for modern-day island hopping
The Navy plans to buy between 18 and 35 Medium Landing Ships, which each can carry more than 200 Marines ashore along with helicopters and vehicles.
This is why the top Marine general doesn’t wear the commandant’s cover
Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Eric Smith requested a waiver from the Marine Corps Uniform Board to not wear the commandant’s official cover.
This is how the Marine Corps storms a beach
Amphibious assault is still a core Marine Corps mission, but in 2025, it’s not Higgins boats and flamethrowers.