MARIETTA, Ga., June 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Lockheed Martin recently delivered the 2,700th Hercules multi-mission tactical airlifter, increasing the size, reach, and strength of the worldwide C-130 fleet. This landmark aircraft is a KC-130J Super Hercules tanker operated by the…
CNO, CMC Sign Amphibious Warfare Ship Terms of Reference, Strengthening Navy-Marine Corps Team
17 June 2024 Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Lisa Franchetti and Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC) Gen. Eric Smith signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Amphibious Warfare Ship Terms of Reference, June 12, 2024, demonstrating Navy and…
24th MEU (SOC) Deploys Aviation Detachment to Sweden for BALTOPS 24
By 24th MEU (SOC) Public Affairs Office, June 10, 2024 KALLINGE – The 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC) deployed a detachment of U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier jets, MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft, and personnel to Ronneby Airport in…
Two Marine Generals Nominated for Third Star
From the U.S. Department of Defense, June 6, 2024 Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced today that the president has made the following nominations: Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Melvin G. Carter for appointment to the grade of lieutenant…
U.S. Marine Economy Continues Upward Trend
$476 billion contribution helps build a ‘greater, more Climate-Ready Nation’ From NOAA, June 7, 2024 The American marine economy continued to bolster the nation in 2022 as demonstrated by increased sales and jobs, according to the most recent statistics from…
WASP ARG-24TH MEU (SOC) Begin Deployment
From U.S. Fleet Forces Command, 01 June 2024 ATLANTIC OCEAN – Sailors and Marines assigned to the Wasp (WSP) Amphibious Ready Group (ARG)-24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC) began deployment operations in the Atlantic, June 1. The deployment…
Marine Corps Launches Talent Acquisition Pilot for Cyber, Signals Intel
QUANTICO, Va. — Manpower and Reserve Affairs announced the Marine Corps Talent Acquisition Pilot (MCTAP) program today, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at identifying and recruiting highly skilled individuals to fill critical roles within the active and reserve components of the…
F-35B Crashes in New Mexico En Route Test Assignment
By Richard R. Burgess, Senior Editor ARLINGTON, Va. — An F-35B Lightning II strike fighter crashed shortly after takeoff from Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, on May 28. The pilot ejected and was hospitalized with serious injuries. The Marine…
Austin: New Officers Ready to Lead in Complex World
May 24, 2024 | By Jim Garamone, DOD News Even as new Navy ensigns and Marine Corps second lieutenants were being commissioned at the U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Central Command issued a release on the latest threat to mariners in the Red…
Marine Corps set to receive new Light Assault Weapon System
From Marine Corps Systems Command, May 20, 2024 MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. — Marine Corps Systems Command is pleased to announce the acquisition of the M72 Light Assault Weapon Fire from Enclosure Munition. The M72 LAW Fire from Enclosure…
