OCTOBER 30, 2025 – When the snow melts off the Sierra Nevada peaks and the trails reopen, the Marines and Sailors at the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center trade skis for ropes, packs, and rock faces. Among them, a handful of instructors wearing bright red helmets guide the way. Known as Red Hats, these instructors spend their summers leading students through … [Read more...]
U.S. Marines Becoming Drone Experts
OCTOBER 28, 2025 – U.S. Marines with the Marine Corps Attack Drone Team received the Commander’s Intent for Drone Dominance Award on Oct. 10 for their contributions prior to and during the inaugural U.S. National Drone Association Crucible held Sept. 19-24 at Avon Park Air Force Range, Florida. This recognition comes at a pivotal moment as the Marine Corps advances drone … [Read more...]
Marines Conduct HIMARS Live-Fire at Camp Fuji
OCTOBER 27, 2025 – U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, conducted High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) live-fire training at Combined Arms Training Center (CATC), Camp Fuji on Oct. 27, 2025. This training represents a significant advancement of Camp Fuji’s capability to support long-range fires and reflects our commitment to … [Read more...]
Japan, U.S. Forces Begin Multilateral Exercise
OCTOBER 22, 2025 – The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), the U.S. Marine Corps, and U.S. Navy begin the multilateral exercise Annual Exercise (ANNUALEX) 2025 in the Philippine Sea, October 20, 2025. This year’s ANNUALEX focuses on enhancing the Japan and U.S. bilateral alliance within a multilateral context through maritime communication tactics, anti-submarine … [Read more...]
Marines Identify Pilot Killed in Viper Aviation Mishap
OCTOBER 21, 2025 – The deceased Marine from the AH-1Z Viper aviation mishap on Oct. 16, 2025, has been identified. He was assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 369, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, and was based at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California. The identity of the Marine is: Maj. Tyler R. Braconi, 35, a … [Read more...]