NOVEMBER 24, 2025 — Before the first aircraft departs the runway, another mission is already underway. At first light, the Bird/Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) team begins their patrols, headlights sweeping across the perimeter road as they scan the horizon. Their task is not widely known, but ever so important: keep the skies clear so every takeoff and landing can … [Read more...]
Marines, Sailors Train for Urban Operations
NOVEMBER 21, 2025 - The 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit conducted realistic urban training across Arizona and Southern California, Nov. 3-13. The exercise, involving the entire Marine air-ground task force and elements from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122, assessed the 11th MEU's ability to respond to a range of contingency operations. As the 11th MEU's first large-scale … [Read more...]
First and Second Ladies Visit Camp Lejeune
NOVEMBER 21, 2025 - In a mutual demonstration of support and appreciation, First Lady of the United States, Melania Trump, and Second Lady of the United States, Usha Vance, visited Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River on Wednesday, Nov. 19, engaging with service members, military families and students at Department of Defense … [Read more...]
Veteran Dies While Rescuing Trapped Coal Miners
NOVEMBER 20, 2025 - Marine Corps combat veteran Steven M. Lipscomb lost his life, Nov. 8, while looking after the safety of his crew at the Rolling Thunder Mine in Nicholas County, West Virginia. "All of West Virginia mourns the loss of this courageous man," said West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey in a Nov. 14 proclamation, which also ordered state flags flown at … [Read more...]
Strengthening Marines Quality of Life
NOVEMBER 20, 2025 - For the average Marine, the barracks are just a place to rest after work. But Sgt. Christopher Krecklau, a bachelor enlisted quarters manager with Headquarters and Service Company, 1st Combat Readiness Regiment, 1st Marine Logistics Group, sees them as a representation of a community worth preserving, improving, and taking pride in. For the dedicated … [Read more...]