The US has counter-mine ships homeported in the Middle East. Are they effective?Some military and defense experts argue the Independence-class littoral combat ship equipped with the MCM mission package falls short of its predecessor.By Riley Ceder2 days ago
USS Boxer and 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit deploy to Middle EastThe Pentagon is deploying thousands of additional Marines and sailors to the Middle East.By Idrees Ali and Phil Stewart, Reuters5 days ago
Marines test ‘cruise control’ swim feature on amphibious vehicle prototypeThe vehicles vying to replace the Marine Corps’ aging light armored vehicle fleet swam for the first time earlier this year. By Hope Hodge Seck5 days ago
Marine lance corporal develops $10 solution to $5,600 antenna problem The junior Marine's innovation has so far saved an estimated $600,000 and eliminated years of supply delays. Motivation intensifies.By Daniel Terrill5 days ago
Two US counter-mine ships based in the Middle East are now in Singapore, Navy saysThe USS Santa Barbara and USS Tulsa, which are homeported in Bahrain, arrived in Singapore this week. By Riley Ceder6 days ago
Marines approve red dot optics for pistol qualification — under one conditionThe Marine Corps is embracing pistol-mounted optics, but only if your unit picks up the tab.By Daniel Terrill8 days ago