Last week marked the first official Sergeant’s Course held on Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. Every slot of the course was filled with 60 registered and qualified students stationed on MCASI with 20 on the waitlist.
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From July 10th through the 20th, the Marines and Sailors of 3d Marine Logistics Group, alongside Republic of Korea allies and U.S. joint force partners, will execute a Combined Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore (CJLOTS) exercise at Dogu Beach, Pohang.
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MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va.— The Marine Corps has established the Marine Corps Robotics Integration Group as its service-level organization responsible for integrating, standardizing, and institutionalizing training for Group 1 and Group 2 small unmanned aircraft systems and counter-small unmanned aircraft systems across the Total Force, as announced in MARADMIN 307/26.
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The Marine Corps is taking a leap forward in tactical vehicle training, trading unnecessary wear and tear for high-tech, immersive realism. With the introduction of the Multi-Platform Driver Simulator, Marines are now able to push the limits of the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle without assuming any physical risk.According to Shannon Ohlinger, the MPDS training lead and a Marine veteran, the shift in technology is monumental. The new system is designed to build confidence and critical thinking skills at a much faster pace, while conquering the challenges of fuel costs and vehicle maintenance."The Operator Driving Simulator used prior to the MPDS was all over the place with training," said Ohlinger. "This entire system is much more advanced
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Warfighters in the United States Pacific Command theater are now able to use a premier live-fire training facility to enhance their combat readiness. On June 18, 2026, Program Manager Training Systems, supported by Naval Surface Warfare Center Corona, completed the fielding of target systems for the P-735 Multi-Purpose Machine Gun Range at Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz. The TRASYS and RS10L2F team reached a critical milestone with the successful completion of both the Government Acceptance Test and New Equipment Training for the range, which is located at the Mason Range Complex.
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U.S. Marine Corps Education Command has launched the official Marine Corps Uniform App, a free mobile application that provides Marines with convenient, on-the-go access to uniform and grooming guidance, June 29, 2026.
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Following two earthquakes off the northern coast of Venezuela on June 24 the United States mobilized a humanitarian response at the request of the Venezuelan government. To support U.S. Southern Command’s rapid deployment of personnel and specialized equipment into the disaster zone, Littoral Combat Force 24 transitioned from scheduled regional security missions to support the U.S. government’s disaster response operation.
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U.S. Marines with 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, alongside Philippine marines with 4th Marine Brigade, Philippine Marine Corps, successfully transported personnel, sustainment supplies and advanced coastal defense systems aboard Philippine vessels during bilateral littoral mobility training in Northern Luzon, June 21-22, 2026, in support of the Philippine-led exercise, KAMANDAG 10. The training enhanced the ability of U.S. and Philippine forces to move and sustain personnel and equipment across complex maritime terrain while strengthening interoperability and combined readiness.
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U.S. Marines with 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, formally received both the Navy-Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction Systems (NMESIS) and Marine Air Defense Integrated Systems (MADIS), June 2026.A cornerstone in the Marine Corps' Force Design initiative, the NMESIS and MADIS represent a significant step forward in the Marine Corps' modernization efforts. These systems provide Okinawa-based, 3rd Marine Division Marines, with cutting-edge, land-based anti-ship and anti-sUAS capabilities tailored for the complex littoral environment.The NMESIS is a ground-based offensive anti-ship missile system, used in sea denial and littoral protection. It is a highly mobile and rapidly deployable island defense solution. The MADIS
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U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. James Glynn, commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, concluded the 12th annual Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium with a closing ceremony at the Daniel K. Inouye Asia Pacific Center for Security Studies in Honolulu, Hawaii, June 18, 2026.Allied and partnered littoral leaders invested in upholding a free and open Indo-Pacific attended this year’s symposium and participated in key leader engagements, panel discussions, and briefs throughout the week. “We dedicate this forum to forging a more cohesive, interoperable network of capable and influential leaders committed to unified action. The free and open Indo-Pacific relies on a sustained security environment that we all are committed to, by operating in
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On June 18, President Donald J. Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to Maj. James Capers Jr., U.S. Marine Corps (Retired), and posthumously to Col. John W. Ripley, U.S. Marine Corps (Retired), during a White House ceremony. On June 19, both Marines will be inducted into the Pentagon's Hall of Heroes, in recognition of their extraordinary heroism and distinguished service during the Vietnam War.
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U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, will host the 12th Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium 2026 at the Daniel K. Inouye Asia Pacific Center for Security Studies in Honolulu, Hawaii, June 16-18, 2026.
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As the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane season begins, destructive weather exercises are underway across Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River. Conducted annually, the exercises test emergency response procedures and enhance preparedness efforts to ensure installation personnel remain ready to respond to potential hurricanes and other severe weather events. As part of this year's exercise, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training was provided to shelter teams throughout MCAS New River to strengthen emergency response capabilities and increase flexibility during shelter operations. Participants received classroom instruction and hands-on practical application using adult, child and infant manikins, ensuring
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Many strive for greatness, and some achieve it. But few go beyond greatness, redefining the limits of human potential. Of the 8.3 billion people on earth, only 781 people have traveled to space, a fraction so small it represents far less than 1% of the global population.One of those few is retired U.S. Marine Corps Col. Randy “Komrade” Bresnik. On June 9, 2026, NASA announced Bresnik’s selection as the commander of the Artemis III mission. His extensive experience in the Marine Corps and previous spaceflights have prepared him for the high-tempo mission, scheduled for launch in 2027.Growing up in Santa Monica, California, Bresnik received a Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps scholarship to The Citadel, where he commissioned into the
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U.S. Marines hosted a Republic of Korea Marine Corps (ROKMC) delegation from June 1-6, 2026, to strengthen the longstanding bond between the two allied forces.
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