USS Boxer provides disaster relief after typhoon hits Philippines
The amphibious assault ship Boxer and elements of the embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit are helping out after Typhoon Krathon struck last month.
By Diana Stancy
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Marine promoted by identical twin brother while deployed with 15th MEU
Gunnery Sgt. Joseph Morelli was afforded the opportunity to effectively look in the mirror and promote his identical sibling, Albert, to sergeant.
Boxer deployment delay highlights aging fleet, lack of repair capacity
The amphibious assault ship had to return to port a week after it deployed.
Once the ‘Cinderella Man,’ boxer (and manager) later enlisted in WWII
Ron Howard’s movie ends with David slaying Goliath. Yet for the boxer and his manager, it would only be the beginning.
Smedley Butler, American empire & war profiteering subject of new book
The career of Marine Smedley Butler, early American empire and business in warfare.
By Todd South
Navy orders commands to take all measures to avoid formations, mass gatherings
Unit leadership across the fleet is expected to follow social distancing guidelines.
By J.D. Simkins