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19 articles

Latest Marines stories, analysis, and updates from SOFREP.

Trump Taps Marine Maj. Gen. David Bligh as Navy’s New Top Lawyer

Trump Taps Marine Maj. Gen. David Bligh as Navy’s New Top Lawyer

Guy D. McCardle · June 27, 2025

Bligh’s not your typical Pentagon paper-pusher—he’s the kind of guy who knows how to draft a legal brief in the morning and call for close air support by noon.

700 Marines Mobilized as California’s Streets Become the Nation’s Front Line

700 Marines Mobilized as California’s Streets Become the Nation’s Front Line

Guy D. McCardle · June 10, 2025

When the Pentagon starts shipping out a battalion of ticked-off Marines from 29 Palms to police protests in Los Angeles, you know the federal government’s not sending a message—they’re sending a warning.

MARSOC’s Next Evolution: Raiders Reimagined for Future Conflicts

MARSOC’s Next Evolution: Raiders Reimagined for Future Conflicts

Guy D. McCardle · May 1, 2025

At the 2025 Modern Day Marine Expo, Maj. Gen. Peter D. Huntley laid out a bold vision for the Marine Raiders—one that centers on the individual operator as a technologically empowered force, ready for the demands of multi-domain conflict in the Indo-Pacific.

Medal of Honor Recipient Dakota Meyer Reenlists: A Hero Returns to the Ranks

Medal of Honor Recipient Dakota Meyer Reenlists: A Hero Returns to the Ranks

Guy D. McCardle · April 18, 2025

Dakota Meyer already gave more than most men could in a lifetime—and now he’s laced his boots up again, proving once and for all that some warriors never leave the fight.

US Marines Kick Off Major Training Exercises in Australia’s Northern Territory

US Marines Kick Off Major Training Exercises in Australia’s Northern Territory

SOFREP News Team · March 18, 2025

US Marines arrive in Australia for the 14th MRF-D rotation, enhancing military cooperation and regional security in the Indo-Pacific.

A Tribute to the Life and Military Films of Gene Hackman, USMC

A Tribute to the Life and Military Films of Gene Hackman, USMC

Guy D. McCardle · March 1, 2025

Gene Hackman, a Marine turned Hollywood powerhouse, gave us some of the most gripping military performances ever put on screen, and as the investigation into his tragic passing unfolds, we remember the commanding presence that made him a legend both in uniform and on film.

Questions Remain in The Death of Marine Veteran Actor Gene Hackman and His Wife

Questions Remain in The Death of Marine Veteran Actor Gene Hackman and His Wife

Guy D. McCardle · February 28, 2025

With more questions than answers surrounding the sudden and tragic deaths of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa, the world waits for the final pieces of this unsettling puzzle to fall into place—because even in the absence of foul play, something just doesn’t sit right.

Marine Corps Veteran Gene Hackman, Wife, and Dog Found Dead in New Mexico Home

Marine Corps Veteran Gene Hackman, Wife, and Dog Found Dead in New Mexico Home

Guy D. McCardle · February 27, 2025

Gene Hackman lived a life defined by grit, talent, and an unrelenting pursuit of authenticity—whether during his military service, on the big screen, or in the quiet corners of his well-earned retirement.

US Marine Corps Successfully Tests New Long-Range Precision Fire Capability

US Marine Corps Successfully Tests New Long-Range Precision Fire Capability

SOFREP News Team · February 18, 2025

The USMC just tested a game-changing long-range weapon—fired from a helicopter using a tablet. Precision strikes just leveled up!

US Marine Corps Unveils Bold 2025 Aviation Plan for Future Readiness

US Marine Corps Unveils Bold 2025 Aviation Plan for Future Readiness

SOFREP News Team · February 6, 2025

The Marine Corps’ 2025 Aviation Plan unveils “Project Eagle”—a bold strategy to modernize and keep aviation ready for any challenge.

US Marines Explore Generative AI, Caution Against Blind Trust

US Marines Explore Generative AI, Caution Against Blind Trust

SOFREP News Team · January 12, 2025

US Marine Corps takes a bold but cautious dive into AI with new policies balancing innovation, ethics, and security. Curious? Dive in!

After Challenger 2: Britain’s Next Tank… Armed Robotic Combat Vehicle?

After Challenger 2: Britain’s Next Tank… Armed Robotic Combat Vehicle?

Reader Submission · January 12, 2025

Are robotic combat vehicles the future of warfare or just a tech dream? From battlefield resupply to anti-armor, here’s what’s next.

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