JUNE 19, 2026 - On June 18, President Donald J. Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to Maj. James Capers Jr., U.S. Marine Corps (Retired), and posthumously to Col. John W. Ripley, U.S. Marine Corps (Retired), during a White House ceremony. On June 19, both Marines will be inducted into the Pentagon's Hall of Heroes, in recognition of their extraordinary heroism and distinguished … [Read more...]

JUNE 19, 2026 - The Marine Corps is taking a leap forward in tactical vehicle training, trading unnecessary wear and tear for high-tech, immersive realism at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. With the introduction of the multiplatform driver simulator, Marines are now able to push the limits of the joint light tactical vehicle without assuming any physical … [Read more...]

JUNE 17, 2026 - In a historic first, U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 224 (VMFA-224), successfully conducted landing and takeoff operations on a highway strip in Tervo, Finland. The event, which took place from June 8-12, 2026, also marked the first time Polish and Spanish Air Force aircraft operated from a … [Read more...]

JUNE 17, 2026 - Team Marine Corps opened the competition at the 2026 Warrior Games June 13, with a strong showing in powerlifting and an exhibition pickleball competition, earning 10 medals and setting the tone for the week ahead. The opening day featured a powerlifting competition at the Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio, where Team Marine Corps athletes … [Read more...]

JUNE 16, 2026 - As the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane season begins, destructive weather exercises are underway across Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River. Conducted annually, the exercises test emergency response procedures and enhance preparedness efforts to ensure installation personnel remain ready to respond to potential hurricanes and … [Read more...]