Marines who flew T-34C sky penis pattern didn’t know new transponder allowed everyday civilians to track their flight path The ADS-B transponder sends GPS satellite information to air traffic controllers and other aircraft to track location. 22 hours ago
This is the future of MARSOC, according to the commander of the elite Marine Corps Raiders “We may see a formation completely different 10 years from now,” its commander says. 1 day ago
New FN MK48 machine gun could address SOCOM’s desire for 6.5 mm round and assault machine gun The new MK48 MOD 2 is chambered in the 6.5 Creedmoor, which might increase accuracy and reduce recoil. 1 day ago
This could be the Army’s new Infantry Squad Vehicle The Army wants a lightweight all-terrain vehicle that can haul a nine-man squad. 2 days ago
3 Silent Drill Platoon Marines booted from the Corps after hazing investigation The investigation into hazing within the Silent Drill Platoon uncovered incidents of assault with closed and open fists and the use of a rifle buttstock as a weapon. 4 days ago
This is how 1,500-plus aircraft bird strikes have affected the Marine Corps in the past 15 years In 2011, a hawk collided with a Marine AH-1W Cobra causing the aircraft to come apart, killing both pilots. 5 days ago
Taliban fighters hid in sewage tanker, used ladders to breach major Helmand base housing Marines and Afghan forces Taliban fighters had spies on the base, an Afghan lieutenant colonel and a sergeant major, who helped the militants hide. 6 days ago
Marine in vehicle hit by an ISIS anti-tank guided missile earns Bronze Star for valor in Syria Staff Sgt. John Williams, suffering a concussion, climbed out of the vehicle and administered multiple tourniquets to both of the driver’s legs and then carried him to a casualty collection point. May 15
Marine sergeant dies a few days after collapsing during a unit run in North Carolina Sgt. Mark A Bryant collapsed May 7 during a run with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force – Southern Command. May 14
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