Marine Corps Meets 2022 Retention Goal
The Marine Corps met its retention goal for fiscal year 2022 early, the first time in 10 years.
Department of the Navy Implements Policy to Protect Sexual Assault Victims from Discipline
Members no longer face disciplinary action for minor misconduct associated with a sexual assault
Department of the Navy Implements “No Wrong Door” Policy to Improve Victim Response
Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro directed a No Wrong Door Policy for victims of sexual assault, sexual harassment and domestic abuse on Friday, June 24.
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, Task Force Quantico provided temporary housing and support services for approximately 5,000 relocated Afghans aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico…
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 determine its suitability and effectiveness to support expeditionary advanced base operations, such as conducting sea denial operations within the littorals and supporting sea control operations…
Message from the Commandant of the Marine Corps, General David H. Berger
“It is with extremely heavy hearts that we learned several Marines and other service members were killed and wounded in the Kabul attacks today. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families as they are notified of this devastating loss.
SECRETARY OF THE NAVY RECOGNIZES MARINE CORPS UNITS FOR EXCELLENCE IN SAFETY
Three U.S. Marine Corps Units – Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 269, Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, and Reconnaissance Training Company, Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry-West – were recognized by the Secretary of the Navy with Safety Excellence Awards for achievements in the field of safety during fiscal year 2020.
Lightning Strikes Miramar: 3rd MAW welcomes Corps’ first F-35C
Marine Corps and aviation history was made as 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing welcomed its first F-35C