MARSOC Releases New Information Related to Impending MARSOC 3 Trials
The MARSOC 3, three Marine Raiders charged with killing a civilian contractor in Iraq in 2018, finally have a trial date set by their command.
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Watch: Marine Saves Child from Burning Car
When the car in front of him burst into flames, GySgt Kyle Wetter ran to the vehicle and rescued a young girl trapped in the back seat.
Marine Corps to Release Tank Crews as Tankless Future Looms
In an attempt to respond to the changing battlespace, the Marine Corps has announced it will implement a ‘surgical reduction’ in the force.
Camp Blaz Is the First New Marine Base in 70 years
On October, the USMC activated Camp Blaz, its first new base since 1952. The base’s activation reflects growing tensions with China.
Marine Charged in the Murder of a College Student in Boston
Hollis, who was just 19 at the time, died on October 2, 2019, following a reported assault near the Allston-Brighton line on September 28.
“Rock Force: The American Paratroopers Who Took Back Corregidor” Review
Maurer’s ‘Rock Force’ does a fantastic job of blending the big picture with the personal accounts of the brave paratroopers who fought there.
“With the Old Breed” War, Survival, and Healing the Wounds of WWII
With Veterans Day coming this week, it is a good time to do some relevant reading. If you saw the HBO miniseries “The Pacific” or “The War” the documentary on World War II by Ken Burns, the name Eugene “Sledgehammer” Sledge — will be instantly recognizable. Sledge’s book, With the Old Breed recounts the bloody battles […]
Will MARSOC Ever Answer Questions About Court Cases Involving Their Own Marine Raiders?
Dozens of emails spanning nearly five months show the command has deliberately dragged its feet on answering questions about the MARSOC 3.
Why Closing the Marine Depots is a Big Mistake
The Marine Corps is considering closing training depots in San Diego and Parris Island. But the money-saving move will come at a big cost.
The Marine Corps’ PR Approach is a Worrisome Trend
It seems it has become the modus operandi of the Marine Corps to make examples out of its servicemembers for the sake of better PR.
Marine 2-Star General Relieved for Using a Racial Slur
The Commandant of the Marine Corps relieved Neary of duty due to a “loss of trust and confidence in his ability to serve in command.”
Amphibious Combat Vehicles and the Future of War, Part Four: The Last War Horse
Amphibious operations training means high-risk training, but will it later pay dividends, or is it simply keeping a dying capability afloat?
