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Tehran was hit by a heavy wave of airstrikes damaging residential areas and the Iran University of Science and Industry as a 2,500-strong U.S. Marines contingent arrived in the region; the war widened with Yemen’s Houthis launching missiles at Israel, while strikes across the Gulf and Lebanon produced civilian casualties and raised fears for global oil routes via the Strait of Hormuz.
Military experts say the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit has a unique MAGTF-based capability for large-scale ship-to-shore amphibious operations, making it a key asset in a potential Iran conflict. The MEU deployment—about 2,200 Marines on three Navy ships—signals readiness to provide air, land, and sea support without implying an immediate ground invasion. Analysts note it could help secure vital terrain or protect maritime routes like the Strait of Hormuz, while cautioning that achieving regime change from air and sea power alone is unlikely and the mission’s precise goals remain unclear.
A major highway in California, Interstate 5, will be temporarily closed for four hours to allow US Marines to fire live artillery shells over it during a celebration of the Marine Corps' 250th anniversary, sparking criticism from California's governor over safety and political implications.
During Talisman Sabre 2025 in Australia, U.S. Marines and Australian forces successfully conducted a live-fire exercise, sinking a maritime target with an SM-6 missile from the Typhon missile system, demonstrating joint operational capabilities and multi-domain warfare.
Approximately 700 US Marines deployed to Los Angeles to assist with protests are being sent home as stability returns, with the Pentagon citing their role in restoring order and the costs involved. The deployment, part of a broader mobilization including National Guard units, faced criticism and was viewed as an escalation of military use in domestic protests.
U.S. Marines temporarily detained a civilian outside the Wilshire Federal Building in Los Angeles during a deployment to protect federal property amid ongoing immigration protests, marking the first known detention of a civilian by active-duty troops in the U.S. under these circumstances, with the individual later released and treated fairly.
The US Marines' littoral-based war-fighting concepts developed to counter China in the Pacific are being adopted by Pacific allies, who are training alongside Marines in new ways to detect, target, and strike enemy naval vessels. The Marine littoral regiments, purpose-built for littoral combat, are being emulated by military partners and allies in South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and the Philippines. These efforts are aimed at maintaining and magnifying doubt and unease in potential adversaries, with a focus on deterrence and true interoperability.
The US Marine Corps is retooling its strategy to fight adversaries like China in the western Pacific, focusing on smaller, more mobile units to gather intelligence, share data, and occasionally sink ships with medium-range missiles. However, the strategy faces logistical challenges, budget battles, and uncertainty over regional partners' support. China's aggressive military modernization poses a significant challenge, particularly in the Taiwan Strait and the South China Sea. The Marines are training with allies like the Philippines and Japan to strengthen deterrence and prepare for potential conflict.
A new team of U.S. Marines has been deployed to the American embassy in Haiti to bolster security amid escalating political unrest and gang violence. The prime minister's resignation has led to a power vacuum, with armed gangs exerting control and threatening a "bloody revolution." The U.S. military has increased funding for a multinational security mission in Haiti and is working to restore stability in the country, while Americans and other foreigners continue to evacuate. The situation remains volatile, with concerns for the safety of both citizens and the Haitian people.
US Marines were deployed to the embassy in Haiti to bolster security amid escalating gang violence, with the operation excluding Haitian nationals from transport on military aircraft. The deteriorating security situation in Port-au-Prince has led to widespread fighting and infrastructure attacks, prompting a state of emergency and the deployment of additional resources by the Haitian government and the US. Despite ongoing violence, the US Embassy remains open with restricted activities, and international efforts, including a Multinational Security Support mission, aim to reinforce the Haitian National Police.
The U.S. evacuated non-essential embassy staff from Haiti and flew in Marines to reinforce security amid escalating gang violence in the capital. The gangs have targeted government institutions, orchestrated a mass prison break, and launched attacks on airports, leading to a state of emergency and curfew extension. The U.S. is committed to supporting the Haitian people and expediting the deployment of a multinational security mission, but faces funding challenges.
The five U.S. Marines who died in a helicopter crash near San Diego have been identified as Lance Cpl. Donovan Davis, Sgt. Alec Langen, and helicopter pilots Capt. Benjamin Moulton, Capt. Jack Casey, and Capt. Miguel Nava. The CH-53E Super Stallion crashed during a storm while en route to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar. The cause of the crash is under investigation, and the fallen marines had been decorated with various honors. This incident comes after a U.S. Air Force Osprey crashed off the coast of Japan in December, resulting in the deaths of all eight crew members.
U.S. Central Command conducted a strike in Iraq, killing a Kataib Hezbollah commander responsible for attacks on U.S. forces with no collateral damage reported; five U.S. Marines died in a helicopter crash during a training operation in California, prompting condolences from Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III.
Five U.S. Marines aboard a Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter that crashed in stormy weather near San Diego have been confirmed dead. The helicopter disappeared while returning from a training mission and was found in the Cuyamaca Mountains. An investigation into the crash is underway, and President Biden extended condolences to the families. Poor visibility due to snow, rain, and gusty winds was reported at the time of the crash. This marks the second fatal crash involving this type of helicopter in Southern California in the last six years.
Five US Marines have died in a helicopter crash in California while on a training flight from Nevada to an air station near San Diego. The CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter was reported overdue on Wednesday and was later found in the snow-covered California mountains. The Marines' families are being notified, and an investigation into the crash has been launched. The incident occurred amid wintry conditions following a powerful winter storm in the region.