MARCH 12, 2026 — Two Marines from Marine Corps Forces Space Command (MARFORSPACE) were honored at the U.S. Space Command’s annual Apollo Awards during a ceremony held on February 19, 2026. Maj. Austin J. Oubre and Sgt. James Zsoka were recognized for their contributions to space operations, technology development, and their direct support to U.S. Space Command … [Read more...]

MARCH 12, 2026 — On the afternoon of Jan. 15, 2026, what began as a routine drive through the winding roads of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton quickly turned into an unexpected rescue effort. Two Marines, Cpl. Malakai Obed and Cpl. Caden Perez with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 169, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, were traveling toward … [Read more...]

MARCH 6, 2026 - The Marine Corps is the nation's global response force, said Marine Corps Gen. Bradford J. Gering, assistant commandant of the Marine Corps, who, along with other service leaders, testified yesterday at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing in Washington on joint force readiness. The Marine Corps' traditional role as a crisis response force is embodied by … [Read more...]

MARCH 5, 2026 - U.S. Marines with 2nd CEB conducted bilateral training alongside Panamanian security institutions during Panamanian Partnership 26-3A from Jan. 10-Feb. 26, 2026. The purpose of the partnership and training was to reinforce readiness and interoperability through combined training in dense jungle terrain and austere range environments. The 45-day training … [Read more...]

MARCH 5, 2026 – Sgt. Ryan Wass, a sensor platoon maintenance chief with air control battery, 3rd Littoral Anti-Air Battalion, 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, was recognized as the U.S. Missile Defender of the Year for the Marine Corps during the 16th Annual Missile Defender of the Year Award Ceremony in Alexandria, Virginia, Jan. 16, 2026. The U.S. Missile Defender of the Year … [Read more...]