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US, Philippine forces launch combat drills in South China Sea
American and Filipino forces launched their largest combat exercises in years Monday in a show of allied firepower that has alarmed Beijing.
V-22 Ospreys will be critical to US operations in Haiti — here’s why
Recent turmoil in Haiti reminds one Marine colonel of just how critical the V-22 Osprey’s capability was in 2010, 2016 and 2021.
By Col. Anthony Krockel
USS George Washington to deploy to South America
The George Washington is also poised to return to Yokosuka, Japan, as the Navy’s only forward-deployed carrier later this year.
By Diana Stancy
Final Marine Harrier pilots finish training, set to join last squadron
Both pilots will report to Marine Attack Squadron 223, also known as “the Bulldogs.”
By Zamone Perez
Coast Guard searches for US Marine who went swimming in Puerto Rico
Samuel Wanjiru, 26, was said to have been visiting the island with his family.
Welcome home, Bataan Amphibious Ready Group
Sailors and Marines deployed with the group spent nearly nine months deployed before coming home this week.
Fixing subpar barracks at top of the Marine Corps’ budget wish list
The money would come on top of the $274 million for barracks restoration in the service’s official budget request.
Pentagon won’t say if troop deployment tempo exceeds recommended goal
The Pentagon says its data on whether troops are getting three months home for every month deployed is classified.
Opinion
How addressing waivers and eligibility can fix the recruiting crisis
There are many factors that contribute to the recruiting crisis facing the military, but at least one of them is within the Pentagon's power to fix.
By Joe Schuman
Opinion
I commanded a Marine V-22 squadron. Here’s what I learned
The Osprey made the entire mission during a Islamic State in Libya deployment possible, this retired lieutenant colonel writes.
By Lt. Col. Douglas Thumm (retired)