APRIL 3, 2020 - The Marine Corps has begun fielding a next-generation protective vest that provides improved fit, form and function for Marines. The Plate Carrier Generation III is a lightweight plate carrying system that guards against bullets and fragmentation when coupled with protective plates. “This system protects Marines on the battlefield,” said Lt. Col. Andrew … [Read more...]

MARCH 31, 2020 - Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 362, known as the “Ugly Angels,” were declared fully operational capable on Feb. 28, 2020, signifying that the Marine Corps’ newest MV-22B Osprey squadron is prepared to support the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing. Following the certification, they continued to work together to accomplish additional training and readiness objectives … [Read more...]

MARCH 30, 2020 - In 1918, the Marine Corps earned one of its many well-known nicknames at the battle of Belleau Wood. After a ferocious offensive, the Marines forced the Germans into a retreat. Marine Corps legend has it that in the wake of their withdrawal, one German soldier left a journal in which he described the Marines as "Teufelhunden", meaning "devil dogs". While … [Read more...]

MARCH 24, 2020 - Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 314 celebrated the results of over five months of F-35C Lightning II transition training when they received their Safe-For-Flight Operations Certification at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar March 20, 2020. VMFA-314 and the U.S. Navy's F-35C Fleet Replacement Squadron, Strike Fighter Squadron 125, diligently worked together toward … [Read more...]

MARCH 12, 2020 - Sirens sounded across Middle Tennessee late Monday evening through early Tuesday morning. Several tornadoes ripped across a 145-mile stretch, at least one traveling over 50 miles after touching down March 2-3, 2020. Nashville Mayor John Cooper declared a State of Emergency immediately following an assessment of areas affected by the tornados that caused … [Read more...]