APRIL 28, 2026 - In a pivotal step for infantry modernization, the Marine Corps has successfully completed Initial Operational Test and Evaluation (IOT&E) and the early capability release of the Organic Precision Fires-Light (OPF-L) system. Managed by the Program Manager for Ground Weapons Systems (PM GWS) at Portfolio Acquisition Executive Marine Corps (PAE MC), the … [Read more...]
Southcom Establishes Autonomous Warfare Command
APRIL 24, 2026 - Marine Corps Gen. Francis L. Donovan, commander of U.S. Southern Command, directed the establishment of the Southcom Autonomous Warfare Command. The new command will support President Donald J. Trump's National Security Strategy priorities, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's National Defense Strategy lines of effort, Southcom imperatives, regional security … [Read more...]
Foundation Announces 2026 Annual Award Recipients
APRIL 23, 2026 – The Marine Corps Heritage Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of the Foundation's 2026 Annual Awards, recognizing exceptional storytellers, artists, and scholars whose work deepens the nation’s understanding of the Marine Corps. Honorees will be celebrated at the Foundation’s Annual Awards Dinner on April 25 at the National Museum of the Marine … [Read more...]
Afghanistan Withdrawal Panel Upgrades Valor Awards
APRIL 23, 2026 - Following the Afghanistan Withdrawal Special Review Panel's recommendation and at the direction of Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, the United States Marine Corps has upgraded the valor awards for the Marines of Company G, 2d Battalion, 1st Marines, who stood at Abbey Gate on 26 August 2021. After reviewing the original awards and determining that several had … [Read more...]
Soldiers and Marines Train Together to Rescue Downed Aviators
APRIL 21, 2026 — U.S. Marines preparing for a deployment descended on a Fort Rucker training field to rescue Soldiers role-playing as the crew of a downed helicopter April 16. The exercise, known as a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel (TRAP), was executed by the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) at Fort Rucker training field outside of Louisville Ala. The … [Read more...]