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Marines seek Osprey-portable GPS landing system for austere airfields

In the austere outpost of the future, the Corps wants its aircraft to land on a functioning airfield 90 minutes after the required equipment is flown in.

By Hope Hodge Seck

13 days ago

Lawmakers want answers after artillery shell explosion over highway

California lawmakers are demanding answers after a live fire demo over Camp Pendleton last weekend led to a misfire that rained shrapnel on Interstate 5.

By Deborah Brennan, CalMatters

7 weeks ago

An enduring symbol: why troops keep naming things after reptiles

From cobras to gators, reptilian mascots and call signs appear on patches, aircraft and unit logos across every branch. Why?

By Clay Beyersdorfer

8 weeks ago

Marine artillery shell explodes over highway during drill, police say

Shrapnel from an exploding 155mm shell damaged a police car as Marines fired rounds over a highway during a drill attended by Vice President JD Vance.

8 weeks ago

Military to fire artillery over California highway amid JD Vance visit

A plan to fire live artillery over a major highway as part of a military showcase at Camp Pendleton has drawn strong objections.

8 weeks ago

Sports resume for military children after shutdown led to disruption

Extracurricular activities at schools for military families were paused for several days because of the federal government shutdown.

2 months ago