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Marine Corps fighter pilot Dave Berke, who flew the F/A-18, F-16, F-22, and F-35B for about 3,000 flight hours and later commanded the F-35B program, says each jet excelled in its own way, but the F-22 Raptor stands apart with unmatched speed, stealth, thrust-vectoring, and maneuverability, while the F-35B emphasizes information dominance through sensor fusion.
President Donald J. Trump will award the Medal of Honor to three veterans—Major James Capers Jr. (USMC, ret.), Colonel John Ripley (USMC, posthumous), and Major Nicholas Dockery (US Army, ret.)—for acts of gallantry in Vietnam and Afghanistan. Capers earned it for leading a four-day reconnaissance mission in 1967 despite heavy wounds; Ripley for single-handedly destroying a bridge during a 1972 assault; Dockery for four hours of defending his platoon under heavy enemy fire in Kapisa Province, Afghanistan, in 2012, including evacuating wounded and coordinating aircraft. The release also provides the official Medal of Honor criteria.
A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet crashed on the western edge of Rimrock Lake during a routine training flight. The pilot ejected and was rescued; the crash started a wildfire that drew Naches Fire Department and U.S. Forest Service responders. Authorities closed the 1200 Road, evacuated campers, and firefighters protected nearby structures as the incident was being managed by local authorities.
A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet crashed near Mount Rainier in Washington state, igniting a wildfire that required multiple helicopters and fire crews; the pilot ejected safely and was hospitalized, and investigators are examining the cause of the incident.
A military report says a one-in-a-million live-fire malfunction during a Marine Corps anniversary event in the San Diego area caused shrapnel to hit patrol vehicles on a California highway, an incident officials describe as an extremely rare error.
Master Sgt. Joseph B. Stoker is transitioning to first sergeant in 2026 through a new Marine Corps pilot program that allows experienced E-8s to choose this leadership role, emphasizing mentorship and unit cohesion, and reflecting the Corps' efforts to adapt talent management and leadership development.
The US Marine Corps demonstrated the capabilities of its new Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) during Exercise Steel Knight 25 at Camp Pendleton, showcasing ship-to-shore operations and emphasizing the vehicle's strategic importance in the Pacific, with ongoing fielding and upgrades including command variants and weapon systems to enhance combat effectiveness.
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced several Marine Corps officers' nominations for promotion to general and brigadier general, with assignments across various U.S. military commands, including the U.S. Southern Command and U.S. Indo-Pacific Command.
The U.S. Marine Corps is undergoing a continuous modernization process called Force Design to adapt to evolving warfare, emphasizing advanced technology, flexible MAGTF formations, and maintaining core Marine values to ensure readiness and dominance against peer adversaries.
During a Marine Corps celebration in California, premature detonation of artillery rounds caused shrapnel to hit a patrol car on I-5, leading to safety concerns and an investigation, amid a backdrop of protests and high-profile visits.
Vice President JD Vance visited Camp Pendleton to showcase military strength, criticizing Democrats over the government shutdown while protests against Trump's domestic policies occurred in California, highlighting rising tensions between the federal government and Democratic leaders.
The article traces the evolution of Marine Corps force design over four decades, emphasizing the importance of historical context, civilian legislative influence, and budget constraints in shaping current and future force structures, with a focus on the ongoing Force Design 2030 initiative as a logical continuation of past efforts.
The article discusses potential reforms Donald Trump could implement in the Pentagon to improve military efficiency and readiness. It suggests eliminating diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, revising the Goldwater-Nichols Act to reduce bureaucratic bloat, and restoring the Marine Corps' traditional combat capabilities. The author argues these changes are necessary to address recruitment issues and ensure the military is prepared for future conflicts.
The Second Battle of Fallujah in 2004 remains a significant learning point for the Marine Corps, highlighting the challenges of urban warfare. Despite the battle's success, Fallujah fell to ISIS a decade later, underscoring the complexities of maintaining control in urban environments. The battle demonstrated the high resource demands and casualties associated with urban combat. Today, the Marine Corps faces new challenges with the absence of tanks and the influence of social media on warfare. Experts suggest the need for dedicated urban training centers and strategies to prepare for future urban conflicts.
The Marine Corps has increased sobriety checks at its bases in Okinawa, Japan, following two alleged sexual assault incidents involving U.S. troops. The checks, which began on July 6 and 7, include 100% outbound personnel and vehicle inspections. The move aims to improve conduct and safety standards, with further details on liberty changes yet to be disclosed.