Release from Marine Corps Systems Command ***** June 6, 2023 MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. — Marine Corps Systems Command has begun fielding the new Ultra Light Tactical Vehicle, or ULTV, reaching initial operational capability and marking a significant milestone…
Makin Island ARG, 13th MEU Return to Home Port San Diego
Release from Expeditionary Strike Group Three ***** SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES 06.06.2023 Courtesy Story Expeditionary Strike Group Three The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, led by commander, Amphibious Squadron 7 and comprised of amphibious assault ship USS…
Marine Corps Announces the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps
Release from Communications Directorate, Headquarters Marine Corps ***** WASHINGTON – Sergeant Major Carlos A. Ruiz has been selected to serve as the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps. Sgt. Maj. Ruiz is currently serving as the Command Senior Enlisted…
Marine Corps Generals to Integrate with Navy Numbered Fleet Staffs
***** ARLINGTON, Va. — The U.S. Marine Corps is planning to establish integrated staffs with two U.S. Navy numbered fleets next year, according to the latest update to is Force Design 2030 concept. The Corps plans to integrate a brigadier…
FRCE delivers final Harrier trainer to Marine squadron
Release from Naval Air Systems Command ***** Published: Jun 2, 2023 MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C.–Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) has reached another milestone toward the drawing down of its AV-8B Harrier program, with the completion of its…
Smith Nominated as Next Commandant of the Marine Corps
*********** ARLINGTON, Va. — President Joe Biden has nominated Marine Corps General Eric M. Smith as the next commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, Defense Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said in a May 31 release. Smith currently…
U.S. Marine Corps deactivates 1st Battalion, 12th Marines
Release from 3rd Marine Division ************ MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, HI, UNITED STATES 05.26.2023 Story by 1st Lt. Anne Pentaleri 3rd Marine Division MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII – 1st Battalion, 12th Marines cased its colors during the unit’s deactivation ceremony at…
Marine Corps Receives First of Two C-40A Transport Aircraft
***** ARLINGTON, Va. — The U.S. Marine Corps has taken delivery of its first Boeing C-40A Clipper transport aircraft, the first of two that will be operated by the Marine Forces Reserve. The C-40A arrived at Naval Air Station Joint…
L3HARRIS RECEIVES US MARINE CORPS ORDERS FOR MULTI-CHANNEL RADIOS
Release from L3Harris ************** ROCHESTER, N.Y., May 17, 2023 — L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) announced orders totaling $160 million from the Marine Corps for multi-channel handheld and vehicular radio systems, bringing total program orders to $336 million. The two new orders from…
U.S. Marines Resupply Ballistic Missile Submarine in Philippine Sea
Release from III Marine Expeditionary Force ***** 17 May 2023 From Capt. Joshua Hays MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP COURTNEY, Japan — U.S. Marines from 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, provided a vertical replenishment (VERTREP) operation for a…
