Operation Allies Welcome: Task Force Quantico
The Department of Defense, through U.S. Northern Command and in support of the Department of Homeland Security, completed temporary support efforts for Operation Allies Welcome at Marine Corps Base Quantico, VA. From Aug. 29, 2021, to Dec. 22, 2021, Ta…
Marine CH-53Ks partner with the Navy to test future force operating concepts
In a first for the Marine Corps, Marines from Marine Operational Test & Evaluation Squadron One conducted over-the-horizon heavy lift and troop transport ship-to-shore operations aboard CH-53K King Stallions over the Atlantic Ocean, Nov. 19-21. These …
Marines test JAGM on maritime vessel
Marines from Marine Operational Test & Evaluation Squadron 1 conducted an operational test and evaluation of the joint air-to-ground missile from an AH-1Z Viper, Nov. 3-7 at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida. VMX-1 fired and evaluated the JAGM to determi…
Marine Corps Publishes New Document Titled “A Concept for Stand-in Forces”
The Marine Corps published A Concept for Stand-in Forces today, which describes what the Corps can provide the Nation in strategic competition below the threshold of violence. The document describes how forward-postured, steady-state forces operating i…
Marine Corps’ top enlisted leader presents Human Performance at Tactical Athlete Summit
The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps presented the Corps’ refreshed paradigm on fitness and readiness to a group of academia, tech industry representatives and military leaders on Oct. 27.
Commandant of the Marine Corps Issues Talent Management 2030 Plan
The Commandant of the Marine Corps released a plan titled Talent Management 2030. This document describes a fundamental change to the Marine Corps personnel system. The plan details how Marine Corps will implement new models for recruiting talent, esta…
Updates to Marine Corps Tattoo Policy
The Commandant of the Marine Corps has approved changes to the Marine Corps policy regulating tattoos. Key policy changes can be found in Marine Corps Bulletin 1020, uploaded here: MCBUL 1020 DTD 29OCT21 (TATTOO POLICY).pdf (marines.mil).
Marine Corps CH-53K Executes Heavy Lift in Challenging Conditions
On Sept. 5, 2021, Marines in two CH-53K King Stallions from Marine Operational Test & Evaluation
Official Lodging rates increase effective 1 Oct.
Effective Oct. 1, 2021, room rates at select Marine Corps Official Lodging facilities increased in
Department of the Navy Concludes Investigations into Assault Amphibious Vehicle Tragedy
The Navy and Marine Corps released findings of separate investigations into the facts and