Marine Corps

US Navy's MQ-9 Reaper upgraded with SkyTower II Pod for Marine Corps deployment next year. (US Navy)

The Latest Advancement in US Navy’s MQ-9 Reaper: SkyTower II Airborne Network Extension Pod

The US Navy’s MQ-9 Reaper receives the SkyTower II pod, enhancing communication and ISR cap...

Technology Mar 18

US Marines and Sailors arrive at Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, NT, Australia, March 5, 2025. (DVIDS)

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

US Marines arrive in Australia for the 14th MRF-D rotation, enhancing military cooperation and re...

World Mar 18

Gene Hackman in BAT*21. Image Credit: BBC

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

Gene Hackman, a Marine turned Hollywood powerhouse, gave us some of the most gripping military pe...

Entertainment Mar 01

Gene Hackman and his beloved wife, Betsy Arakawa, sharing a warm moment together—capturing their enduring love and quiet life away from the Hollywood spotlight.

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

With more questions than answers surrounding the sudden and tragic deaths of Gene Hackman and Bet...

News Feb 28

Actor and Marine Corps veteran Gene Hackman is shown here along with his wife Betsy Arakawa in this 1986 photograph. Image Credit: The Guardian

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

Gene Hackman lived a life defined by grit, talent, and an unrelenting pursuit of authenticity—w...

News Feb 27

Marine Raiders share a moment with local villagers while assisting in the recovery of a downed U.S.-contracted surveillance aircraft in the southern Philippines.

SOF Pic of the Day: Marine Raiders Pose With Local Residents During Retrieval of US-Contracted Surveillance Aircraft That Crashed in the Philippines

In the shadow of tragedy, Marine Raiders stood shoulder to shoulder with local villagers, retriev...

The Pic of the Day Feb 22

Marines refuel and load guided bombs into F-35B fighter jets at Tinian, Northern Mariana Islands, January 31, 2025. (US Marine Corps)

US Marine Corps Unveils Bold 2025 Aviation Plan for Future Readiness

The Marine Corps’ 2025 Aviation Plan unveils “Project Eagle”—a bold strategy ...

Aviation Feb 06

(Image Representation Only) A hand of a robot depicting artificial intelligence. (Pexels)

US Marines Explore Generative AI, Caution Against Blind Trust

US Marine Corps takes a bold but cautious dive into AI with new policies balancing innovation, et...

Technology Jan 12

US Marine Corps Sgt. Robert F. Van Heck. (DPAA)

Lost for 80 Years: The Astonishing Journey of a WWII Marine Back Home

Marine hero Sgt. Robert Van Heck, lost in WWII’s brutal Battle of Tarawa, finally comes home af...

Marine Corps Jan 09

Former Marine pilot Daniel Duggan, once soaring the skies with Top Gun Tasmania, now finds himself at the center of an international legal battle over alleged training of Chinese pilots.

Former U.S. Marine Pilot Daniel Duggan to Be Extradited Over Alleged Training of Chinese Military Pilots

Daniel Duggan’s extradition underscores the growing tension between protecting national sec...

Marine Corps Dec 23

LaRose as he appeared on the "Choices not Chances" podcast. Screenshot from YouTube

Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 5 Stephen LaRose Faces Court-Martial

Chief Warrant Officer 5 Stephen LaRose’s court-martial cuts to the heart of what happens when l...

Marine Corps Dec 19

An artist's rendering of Light Amphibious Warship (LAW) Concept. (Sea Transport Solutions/Warrior Maven)

US Marines Equip ‘Stand-In’ Units with Advanced Weapons for Island Ops

Marines embrace agile island-hopping with drones, missiles, and multi-domain firepower, reshaping...

Weapons Dec 18

A Marine sniper demonstrates the precision and versatility of the Mk22 Advanced Sniper Rifle during training on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan.

Barrett Firearms Advanced Sniper Rifle Put Into Service By Marine Corps

The Mk22 Advanced Sniper Rifle changes the equation for Marine snipers, offering unmatched precis...

Weapons Nov 25

A Marine fires an MK22 bolt-action sniper rifle, May 1, 2024. (DVIDS)

US Marine Corps Achieves Full Capability for MK 22 Sniper Rifle

One rifle, endless possibilities. The Marine Corps’ MK 22 sniper rifle is here—modular, l...

Marine Corps Nov 24

Marine Vet Daniel Penny (Image grab via YouTube)

Jury Weighs Marine Vet’s Fate in Subway Chokehold Case

Marine vet Daniel Penny’s manslaughter trial dives into a tragic subway chokehold—heroic defe...

News Nov 04

F-35B Lightning II (US Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Becky Calhoun)

Electrical Failures and Heavy Rain Disoriented F-35 Pilot, Marines Report

Get the inside scoop on an F-35’s wild 11-minute solo flight after a pilot’s ejection—what ...

Marine Corps Nov 01

Former Marine Sergeant Major Clawson holds his sword with solemn pride, a symbol of duty and honor—a reminder of the responsibility that comes with every rank.

Marine Sergeant Major Busted For Wearing Unauthorized Military Decorations

Nothing cuts deeper than betrayal from within, and when a Sergeant Major—a role model for every...

Military Oct 31

Butler Martin poses with his wife Anna and his Congressional Gold Medal. Image Credit: Detroit Free Press

Remembering Butler Martin, One of America’s First Black Marines

Through the grit and courage of men like Butler Martin, the Montford Point Marines carved a path ...

News Oct 30

Former Marine Sentenced in Neo-Nazi Plot

Ex-Marine sentenced for neo-Nazi plot targeting Idaho’s power grid. How did extremism infiltrat...

Law Enforcement Oct 30

US Marine Corps XQ-58A Valkyrie conducts its fourth test flight with two F-35B Lightning IIs at Eglin AFB, Fla., October 2024. (US Air Force)

Meet The Marine Corps Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle ‘Valkyrie’

XQ-58A Valkyrie just took manned-unmanned teaming to the next level. The future of air combat is ...

Aviation Oct 23

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The Latest Advancement in US Navy’s MQ-9 Reaper: SkyTower II Airborne Network Extension Pod

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

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

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

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

SOF Pic of the Day: Marine Raiders Pose With Local Residents During Retrieval of US-Contracted Surveillance Aircraft That Crashed in the Philippines

US Marine Corps Unveils Bold 2025 Aviation Plan for Future Readiness

US Marines Explore Generative AI, Caution Against Blind Trust

Lost for 80 Years: The Astonishing Journey of a WWII Marine Back Home

Former U.S. Marine Pilot Daniel Duggan to Be Extradited Over Alleged Training of Chinese Military Pilots

Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 5 Stephen LaRose Faces Court-Martial

US Marines Equip ‘Stand-In’ Units with Advanced Weapons for Island Ops

Barrett Firearms Advanced Sniper Rifle Put Into Service By Marine Corps

US Marine Corps Achieves Full Capability for MK 22 Sniper Rifle

Jury Weighs Marine Vet’s Fate in Subway Chokehold Case

Electrical Failures and Heavy Rain Disoriented F-35 Pilot, Marines Report

Marine Sergeant Major Busted For Wearing Unauthorized Military Decorations

Remembering Butler Martin, One of America’s First Black Marines

Former Marine Sentenced in Neo-Nazi Plot

Meet The Marine Corps Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle ‘Valkyrie’

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The Latest Advancement in US Navy’s MQ-9 Reaper: SkyTower II Airborne Network Extension Pod

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

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

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

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

SOF Pic of the Day: Marine Raiders Pose With Local Residents During Retrieval of US-Contracted Surveillance Aircraft That Crashed in the Philippines

US Marine Corps Unveils Bold 2025 Aviation Plan for Future Readiness

US Marines Explore Generative AI, Caution Against Blind Trust

Lost for 80 Years: The Astonishing Journey of a WWII Marine Back Home

Former U.S. Marine Pilot Daniel Duggan to Be Extradited Over Alleged Training of Chinese Military Pilots

Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 5 Stephen LaRose Faces Court-Martial

US Marines Equip ‘Stand-In’ Units with Advanced Weapons for Island Ops

Barrett Firearms Advanced Sniper Rifle Put Into Service By Marine Corps

US Marine Corps Achieves Full Capability for MK 22 Sniper Rifle

Jury Weighs Marine Vet’s Fate in Subway Chokehold Case

Electrical Failures and Heavy Rain Disoriented F-35 Pilot, Marines Report

Marine Sergeant Major Busted For Wearing Unauthorized Military Decorations

Remembering Butler Martin, One of America’s First Black Marines

Former Marine Sentenced in Neo-Nazi Plot

Meet The Marine Corps Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle ‘Valkyrie’

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