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Skipper censured in fatal Marine AAV mishap tapped to command carrier

Capt. John Kurtz commanded the amphibious transport dock Somerset at the time of a fatal Marine Corps amphibious assault vehicle mishap in 2020.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

6 months ago

New investigation reveals more details on fatal Marine AAV accident

New investigation reveals additional information about the fatal July 2020 amphibious assault vehicle accident.

By Philip Athey

20 months ago

Why tankers are terrified of apricots

Apricots leave tankers shivering in their boots.

By Sarah Sicard

2 years ago

‘Hero of Nasiriyah’ set to retire after 30 years of service to the Corps

Eighteen Marines lost their lives and roughly seven AAVs were destroyed in the fight to secure Nasiriyah.

By Shawn Snow

5 years ago

As the Corps moves to the ACV, Taiwan wants more AAVs

Taiwan already has 54 AAVs; the additional 36 will bolster the current fleet.

By Shawn Snow

5 years ago

No more Army adviser brigades or amphib ships? This proposed report could radically change how the services fight

The report also wants an assessment on air and space priorities from the services.

By Todd South

5 years ago

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