Tensions with Iran and its proxies led to accelerated transfer of bases housing coalition troops to Iraqi forces"This base transfer occurred amid force protection concerns sparked by escalating tensions between the United States and Iran and its proxy militias, which CJTF-OIR said led to an acceleration of the long-term transfer plan."5 years ago
Special operators will be countering violent extremists for the ‘long haul’The commander of SOCOM said battling violent extremists groups will remain the number one priority for American commandos.5 years ago
Two Iranian fast boats approach US warship while CENTCOM commander is on boardThe Essex is hauling U.S. Marines and F-35Bs with the 13th MEU.
All roles in the UK military, including Royal Marines and SAS, open to women The Royal Marines are the last field in the Royal Navy to begin to accept women.
Some F-35s grounded again for new round of inspectionsRecent inspections revealed a new problem with F-35s with high flight hours.
The 300th Marine is bestowed Medal of Honor, for ‘unmatched bravery' in Hue CitySgt. Maj. John Canley originally was awarded the Navy Cross for his heroics at the infamous battle of Hue City.
The Corps is in search of a better fitting pouch for its new Magpul magazineThe Corps could purchase up to 500,000 new magazine pouches.
Marines connect F-35 jet to HIMARS rocket shot for first time It's the first time the Corps destroyed a target by connecting an F-35B with a HIMARS rocket shot.
F-35B Afghanistan airstrike honors fallen Marine squadron commanderLt. Col. Christopher Raible was killed in the infamous 2012 attack on Camp Bastion.
Pilot of Beaufort F-35B crash released from hospital It was the first crash of an F-35B in the program's history.
50 years later, Marine gunny to be awarded the Medal of Honor for Hue City heroics Retired Sgt. Maj. John Canley will be awarded the Medal of Honor at a White House ceremony on Oct. 17.