The Marine Corps wants smart trucks that can pretty much repair themselves
In the not-too-distant future, Marine Corps 7-ton trucks may be able to diagnose worn-out parts before they go bad, put in an order for a relevant replacement and get the part 3D printed and shipped to...
View ArticleVideo shows Trump picking up Marine's hat twice as he boards his helicopter...
Cameras recording President Donald Trump's exit from the G-20 summit in Hamburg, Germany, caught a light-hearted moment as Trump tried not once, but twice to retrieve a Marine's hat.As Trump approached...
View ArticleA Marine veteran says a morning ritual he picked up in boot camp primes him...
After graduating high school, Andrew Wittman was supposed follow to his parents into missionary work.But he realized he wanted something completely different."I was the fat kid in high school that...
View ArticleThe man killed in an accident at the Ohio Fair had just joined the Marine Corps
A high school student who dreamed for years of joining the military and had just enlisted in the Marines was killed when a spinning and swinging thrill ride broke apart and sent several of its...
View ArticleTrump is right to be skeptical of the Pentagon when it comes to Afghanistan
What the heck are we doing in Afghanistan right now?I ask this very important question because President Donald Trump's senior advisers are proposing sending thousands of additional US troops there so...
View ArticleOne key leadership lesson everyone can learn from the US Marines
Simon Sinek is the author of four books, including his latest, "Leaders Eat Last." Sinek sat down with Business Insider to discuss how the Marines embody leadership as a culture. Following is a...
View ArticleUS military suspends search for 3 missing Marines after crash off Australia
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - US Navy and Marine Corps suspended their search and rescue efforts for three US Marines missing after their aircraft crashed into the sea off Australia's east coast on Saturday,...
View Article3 Marines killed in Osprey crash off the coast of Australia have been identified
The three US Marines who were killed in an Osprey crash off the coast of Australia on Saturday evening have been identified. 1st Lt. Benjamin R. Cross, 26, of Maine; Cpl. Nathaniel F. Ordway, 21, of...
View ArticleThe Marines are considering letting women attend combat training in California
Marine officials say the Corps for the first time is eyeing a plan to let women attend combat training in Southern California. If approved by Marine leaders, the change could happen next spring.It...
View ArticleWhy are so many Marines dying far from the battlefields?
Nineteen. That’s how many Marines the U.S. armed forces have lost in the past 30 days alone. And none of them were felled by combat.Lance Cpl. Cody J. Haley, 20, was the latest, killed by a falling...
View ArticleStep aboard the USS Kearsarge, the US Navy workhorse that takes Marines to war
The USS Kearsarge Amphibious Assault Ship carries 2,000 Marines to and from their missions along with their equipment and weapons. Join the conversation about this story »
View ArticleA retired elite fighter pilot says 2 lessons he learned as a teenager guided...
When Dave Berke was a kid, he imagined himself flying an F-18 off an aircraft carrier.By the time he retired as a US Marine officer in 2016, he had not only done that, but he'd also flown an F-16,...
View ArticleThis English bulldog just became the first female mascot for the Marine...
Humans apparently aren't the only ones breaking glass ceilings. The Marine Corps Recruit Depot in Parris Island, South Carolina just received it's first female mascot, according to the Marine Corps...
View ArticleHere's how the Marine Corps will train its future snipers
First-person shooter is one of the most popular perspectives among gamers, but these simulations can be used for much more than entertainment — specifically military training. And thanks to new the...
View ArticleA 93-year-old World War II veteran returned a fallen Japanese soldier's flag...
Deep within the mountains of Gifu Prefecture, in a small farming village hidden away from the fast-paced city life, the family of a fallen Japanese soldier eagerly waited for the return of a precious...
View ArticleThe US has 1.3 million troops stationed around the world — here are the major...
The US military has over 1.3 million men and women on active duty, with more than 450,000 of them stationed overseas.Many of these stationed service members perform training exercises and other duties...
View ArticleThe new high-tech, heavy-lift King Stallion helicopter will expand the Marine...
The U.S. Marine Corps air and ground attack operations will be fortified by a new high-tech, heavy-lift helicopter designed to triple the payload of previous models, maneuver faster and perform a wider...
View Article21 stunning photos prove the US Navy and US Marine Corps have the best diving...
While there may not be a lot of downtime at sea, sailors and Marines make the most of their time off with "swim calls." During these events, they are given permission to swim near the US vessel while...
View ArticleA Marine who coaches Fortune 500 execs explains why setting goals is a...
Combat veteran Andrew Wittman was an infantry Marine for 6 years. Wittman is the author of "Ground Zero Leadership: CEO of You," and coaches Fortune 500 CEO's and top executives. Here, Wittman explains...
View ArticleMarines describe at court-martial how they were hazed for being Muslim: 'Hey...
The trial for a former Marine instructor charged with cruelty and maltreatment began this week.The instructor, Gunnery Sgt. Joseph Felix, has been accused of punching, choking, and kicking recruits at...
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