Marine Corps to Unveil Next-Gen Warfighting Tech and Celebrate 250 Years of Heritage at Modern Day Marine 2026
Fresh off the celebration of the Marine Corps’ own 250th anniversary last year, the service is now turning its attention to the future of expeditionary warfare as the United States prepares to mark its semi-quincentennial.
Marine Corps revises body composition standards
The Marine Corps is replacing the current semiannual height and weight evaluation with a waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) methodology as the first step of its body composition evaluations in accordance with recent Secretary of War guidance.
2026 Marine Corps Aviation Plan
The Marine Corps Aviation Plan (AVPLAN) outlines the strategic vision, key capabilities, and future direction for Marine Corps Aviation, aiming to enhance readiness and address emerging threats. The 2026 AVPLAN marks a significant evolution from 2025, …
Marine Corps Passes FY25 Financial Audit
For the third year in a row, independent auditors verified that the Marine Corps’ financial records are materially accurate, complete, and compliant with federal regulations and issued an unmodified opinion for Fiscal Year 2025.
USMC Honors the life of General Michael J. Williams, 28th Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps
The United States Marine Corps honored the life and service of the 28th Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, General Michael J. Williams, USMC (Ret.), with a graveside burial with full military honors on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at the Nationa…
Marine Corps announces updated physical fitness standards
The Marine Corps is implementing changes to its Physical Fitness Test and body composition standards in accordance with the Secretary of War’s Military Fitness Standards memorandum issued on Sept. 30, 2025.
NAVAIR Releases V-22 Comprehensive Review Findings
Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) released the findings of a comprehensive review Dec. 12, 2025, on the V-22 Osprey aircraft flown by the Air Force, Marine Corps and Navy.
Death of General Michael J. Williams, 30th Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps
The United States Marine Corps announces the passing of General Michael J. Williams, USMC (Ret.), 30th Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, who died peacefully on December 6, 2025.
Death of General Michael J. Williams, 28th Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps
The United States Marine Corps announces the passing of General Michael J. Williams, USMC (Ret.), 28th Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, who died peacefully on December 6, 2025.
Above, Below, and Beyond: The Department of the Navy Honors 250 Years of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps this Veterans Day
This Veterans Day, the Department of the Navy commemorates 250 years of American seapower with “Above, Below, and Beyond,” a two-hour Presidential special airing Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, on Fox Nation.