DECEMBER 9, 2020 - Trust in autonomous systems to do what they are designed to do, and meant to do, is paramount before these systems can be confidently employed as an operational capability. In an era of Great Power Competition, where those who can field autonomous capabilities the fastest will have a distinct advantage, researchers at the Naval Postgraduate School are … [Read more...]

DECEMBER 4, 2020 - In a time characterized by rapidly evolving tactics and modernized equipment, the Marine Corps has taken the next step in maintaining air superiority as Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 314 declares their initial operational capability for the F-35C Lightning II. Initial operational capability declaration marks a significant accomplishment for 3rd Marine … [Read more...]

DECEMBER 3, 2020 - U.S. Marines with Charlie Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division recently traveled nearly 1,600 miles to conduct open-water and dive training with Netherlands Marines from the 32nd Raiding Squadron in Savaneta, Aruba, on November 7. The training increases interoperability between the Netherlands Marine Corps and the U.S. Marines as they … [Read more...]

DECEMBER 1, 2020 - This fiscal year, Marine Corps Systems Command plans to begin fielding a new boot that protects Marines in cold-weather climates. The Marine Corps Intense Cold Weather Boot is a full-grain, leather boot designed for use in temperatures as cold as -20 degrees Fahrenheit. The ICWB allows Marines to complete various missions that might involve hiking or … [Read more...]

NOVEMBER 30, 2020 - A Marine shouts, “Fire in the hole!” The proclamation leads to a moment of stillness; silence fills what will soon be a blast site. A loud “whump” precedes an earth-shaking shockwave. Dirt lifts from the floor. One can feel a rattle in the center of their chest and an intense heat wave radiates through the air. A sound like thunder erupts and disappears … [Read more...]