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us26 days ago•196 min saved

Miramar F-35B crash: pilot ejects as jet erupts in flames

A Marine Corps F-35B crashed short of the runway at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in California, erupting into flames. The pilot ejected successfully and was taken to a medical facility as firefighters worked to extinguish a grass fire around the crash site. The cause is under investigation. The F-35B is a high-cost stealth jet (~$102 million) operated by the US Marines and international partners, with Miramar hosting about 15,000 service members.

via CNN|

#f-35b #fighter-jet-crash #marine-corps

military-and-defense2 months ago•12 min saved

F-22 Raptor Stands Alone, Veteran Pilot Who Flew Four Jets Says

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.

via Business Insider|

#aviation #f-22-raptor #fighter-jets

military2 months ago•2 min saved

Trump to Award Medal of Honor to Three Veterans in June White House Ceremony

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.

via The White House (.gov)|

#afghanistan #donald-trump #marine-corps

local-news2 months ago•19 min saved

Marine jet crashes near Rimrock Lake; pilot ejects, wildfire sparked

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.

via Yakima Herald-Republic|

#ejection #fighter-jet #local-news

military2 months ago•2 min saved

Wildfire sparked by Marine Corps F/A-18 crash near Mount Rainier, pilot survives

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.

via Task & Purpose|

#aircraft-crash #fa-18 #marine-corps

military5 months ago•16 min saved

Rare live-fire glitch scatters shrapnel across a California highway during Marine Corps celebration

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.

via AP News|

#california #live-fire #marine-corps

military7 months ago•5 min saved

Master Sgt. Joseph B. Stoker Sets Leadership Path in Marine Corps

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.

via DVIDS|

#career-transition #first-sergeant #leadership

military8 months ago•12 min saved

Maintaining the Marine Corps' Amphibious Capabilities

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.

via USNI News|

#acv #amphibious-vehicles #marine-corps

military8 months ago•2 min saved

December 19, 2025: Secretary of War Announces General Officer Appointments

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.

via U.S. Department of War (.gov)|

#general-appointments #marine-corps #military

military10 months ago•2 min saved

Marine Corps Unveils Modernization Strategy to Address Evolving Warfare

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.

via USNI News|

#expeditionary #force-design #marine-corps

world10 months ago•3 min saved

Marine Corps Demonstration on I-5 Ends in Shrapnel Injury and Traffic Chaos

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.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|

#accident #california-freeway #live-fire-demonstration

politics10 months ago•1 min saved

Marines' Demonstration Sparks Protest and Traffic Chaos

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.

via The New York Times|

#california #jd-vance #marine-corps

military1 year ago•27 min saved

Four Decades of Marine Force Design Evolution

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.

via War on the Rocks|

#budget-constraints #civilian-influence #force-design

politics1 year ago•4 min saved

Potential Impacts of a Trump Presidency on the Military and Veterans

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.

via RealClearDefense|

#defense-policy #donald-trump #marine-corps

military1 year ago•8 min saved

Reflecting on Fallujah: Lessons, Memories, and Media 20 Years On

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.

via Marine Corps Times|

#fallujah #iraq-war #marine-corps