AUGUST 3, 2026 - The 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit — operating as Littoral Combat Force 24 — transited the Panama Canal, Aug. 1, aboard the amphibious transport dock USS San Antonio. Marking the first time a Marine expeditionary unit has navigated the canal since 2008, this large-scale maneuver is a demonstration of the Marine Corps' capacity for rapid global mobility, … [Read more...]

JULY 31, 2026 - For 15 years, Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Andy Archer lived with a relentless, everyday companion — a pounding headache. "I'd wake up with a headache and go to bed with a headache," Archer recalled. He chalked it up to severe allergies or sinus issues, relying on over-the-counter decongestants to get through his demanding days. For Archer, a former drill … [Read more...]

JULY 31, 2026 - What would drive someone to wake up before the sunrise; to carry packs tightly stuffed with more gear than thought possible; and what would motivate them to rush into danger? Beneath the reputation of intensity and aggression, the Marine Corps’ culture is built on loyalty, accountability and the sacrifice of those who served before us. Marines are seen as … [Read more...]

JULY 21, 2026 - It is crucial that the capabilities our warfighters receive to fight and survive meet the current threat environment. Their input in the development of such systems can help lead to a capability that meets their needs when they need it. With that in mind, Portfolio Acquisition Executive Marine Corps Program Manager Light Armored Vehicles (PM LAV) conducted an … [Read more...]

JULY 20, 2026 - Last week marked the first official Sergeant’s Course held on Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. Every slot of the course was filled with 60 registered and qualified students stationed on MCASI with 20 on the waitlist. Sergeants course, which is routinely held in California, Hawaii, North Carolina, Okinawa, Japan, and Virginia, is a mandated … [Read more...]