OCTOBER 1, 2025 - Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 31, the Dust Devils, concluded the AV-8B Harrier’s service with a sundown ceremony Sept. 23, when the squadron flew the jet for the final time and shut it down on the China Lake flight line. The final sortie, flown by Jim “Jimbo” Coppersmith, VX-31 technical director, brought veterans, Sailors, Marines, government … [Read more...]
Program Trains Marines to Become Lawyers
SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 - Marine Corps 2nd Lt. William Hardwick is one of the initial applicants to be selected for the Enlisted to Judge Advocate Program. Before earning his commission, he served as a sergeant in the Marine Corps, where he worked as a legal services specialist. The program offers qualified enlisted Marines a fully funded path to becoming a Marine Corps lawyer. … [Read more...]
Marines Compete in Communications Team Competition
SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 - U.S. Marines from across the globe competed in the inaugural Thunderstruck Communications Team Competition, hosted by Marine Wing Communications Squadron 38, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Sept. 10, 2025. Unprecedented in scope, the service-wide event tested Marines’ ability to integrate physical endurance with expeditionary … [Read more...]
Navy and Marine Corps 250th Birthday Celebration
SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 - The cities of Philadelphia and Camden will host the Navy Marine Corps 250 celebration October 9-16, 2025, with four U.S. Navy ships, two Coast Guard cutters, and four U.S. Navy Academy Yard Patrol boats (YPs) and sailboats. These vessels will participate in the Parade of Ships on Thursday, Oct 9. USS Arlington (LPD 24) - … [Read more...]
Marines Set to Showcase MAGTF Power
SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 — U.S. Marines and Sailors are preparing to demonstrate the full power of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force during the MCAS Miramar Air Show Sept. 26-28, 2025. The MAGTF Demo — one of the air show’s signature events — will bring together fighter jets, tiltrotors, attack and utility helicopters, heavy-lift aircraft, reconnaissance and infantry Marines, and … [Read more...]