Heavy equipment operators with Marine Wing Support Squadron 471 Det B (MWSS-471 Det B) transport AM-2 Matting at the Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field aboard Marine Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, June 12, 2024. The use of AM-2 Matting at expeditionary airfields offers exceptional versatility and rapid installation, significantly minimizing the … [Read more...]

JULY 18, 2024 – The Marine Corps Heritage Foundation and the U.S. Mint unveiled a trio of commemorative coin designs honoring the 250 years of Marine Corps service and sacrifice during a minting ceremony July 17, 2024, at the National Museum of the Marine Corps. “Next year will mark 250 years of the Marine Corps making Marines and winning battles on behalf of our great … [Read more...]

Vice Adm. John Wade, Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet and Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024 Combined Task Force (CTF) Commander, center, and task force leadership take questions during the opening press conference for RIMPAC 2024 held at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, June 27. Twenty-nine nations, 40 surface ships, three submarines, 14 national land forces, more than … [Read more...]

JULY 3, 2024 - The National Defense Strategy places a primary focus on the need to strengthen U.S. military deterrence against China and defeat it if necessary. The Marine Corps implemented its "Force Design" strategy six years ago to address that challenge. Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Eric Smith discussed the progress that has been made in force design and some … [Read more...]

A U.S. Marine with 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, receives a lei from a USO volunteer during a homecoming event at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, June 26, 2024. The homecoming event was held for the Marines returning from the Philippines following their support in Exercise Balikatan 24 and Marine Aviation Support Activity 24. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Grace … [Read more...]