From the U.S. Department of Defense, July 3, 2024 The Department of Defense (DoD), in close coordination with the government of Japan, today announced a plan to upgrade U.S. tactical aircraft laydown across multiple military installations in Japan. The modernization…
II Marine Expeditionary Force: Ready for a New Challenge as a Joint Task Force Headquarters
From II Marine Expeditionary Force, 2 July 2024 MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina — A key transformational step in the Marine Corps’ journey of Force Design occurred in early July at the II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF)…
Marine Corps Commandant Sheds Light on Reaper UAV Capabilities
By Richard R. Burgess, Senior Editor ARLINGTON, Va. — The Marine Corps’ MQ-9A ER [extended-range] Reaper unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are capable of carrying an electronic warfare pod that renders the UAVs “mostly undetectable” to enemy radars, a senior Marine…
HMLA-269 Reactivates After 18-Month Hiatus
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. – Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 269, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), reactivated during a ceremony this morning aboard Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River, North Carolina. HMLA-269, known as “The…
Amphibious Combat Vehicles Conduct Egress Training, Mark First Time Ashore Overseas in Okinawa
From the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit OKINAWA, Japan (June 24, 2024) – The 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit conducted the first overseas ship-to-shore operations with Amphibious Combat Vehicles June 24, 2024, at White Beach Naval Facility, Okinawa, Japan. Elements of the…
Lockheed Martin Delivers 2,700th C-130 Hercules Tactical Airlifter
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…
