Marine Corps Officially Issues New Rules to Prevent Heat and Cold Injuries
During peak summer training and field exercises, heat stress injuries can pull Marines out of action faster than many expect. Cold-weather operations bring their own risks when units train or deploy in far-off northern lands or high terrain. The Marine Corps moved on July 9 to give commanders sharper tools to spot problems early and […]
Marine Corps Officially Launches New App for Uniform and Grooming Standards
Marines now have a new tool in their pocket for staying squared away on uniform and grooming standards. Marine Corps Education Command launched the official Marine Corps Uniform App on June 29, 2026, giving service members quick access to key guidance from Marine Corps Order 1020.34 while they are away from their computers or on […]
Marine Corps Cargo Drones Set to Reshape Naval Warfare, Ex-Test Pilot Says
For years, the Pentagon has warned that the biggest challenge in future conflicts may not be firepower, but logistics. Supplying dispersed ships and remote forces across thousands of miles of ocean has become a growing concern for military planners, particularly as China expands its naval capabilities and long-range missile systems throughout the Indo-Pacific. Former Marine […]
Marine Corps Says Goodbye to the Harrier with Final Flight Next Month
The U.S. Marine Corps is preparing for the AV-8B Harrier II’s final official flight next month, marking the end of more than four decades of service for the iconic jump jet. According to a Marine Corps administrative message (MARADMIN) released in March, the service will hold an official “AV-8B Sundown Ceremony” at Marine Corps Air […]
Army Corps of Engineers Relieves Little Rock District Commander Amid Leadership Accountability Push
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has removed the commander of its Little Rock District, citing a loss of confidence in his ability to lead, officials announced in mid-January 2026. The move, unusual for its breadth of public commentary by senior leaders, underscores the Corps’ emphasis on accountability and efficiency as it works to […]
The Only Army Unit to Fight in Five of the Marine Corps’ Bloodiest WWII Battles — Including Iwo Jima
From Guadalcanal to Okinawa, the Marine Corps earned its reputation for tackling some of the bloodiest battles of World War II’s Pacific Theater. What few remember is that the U.S. Army usually fought alongside the Marines through some of the fiercest battles in history. However, only one Army regiment — the 147th Infantry — stood shoulder […]
Lawmakers Question Resiliency of US Army Corps of Engineers After Cuts
Describing the organization as “critical to public safety,” a group of Massachusetts lawmakers asked leaders of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers whether staff reductions have eroded its ability to prepare for the next big storm. Both U.S. senators and all nine U.S. representatives from Massachusetts signed a letter that asked the U.S. Army Corps […]
Homeowners Say the Army Corps and its Contractors Mishandled LA Fire Debris Cleanup
LOS ANGELES — After January’s wildfires reduced thousands of homes in Altadena and Pacific Palisades to heaps of ash and rubble, wildfire survivors hoped federal disaster workers would give them a fresh start on a rebuild-ready lot. But many residents say that has not been the reality. More than 800 complaints were submitted to a […]
Army Corps Redirects Radioactive Waste from Michigan to Texas
WAYNE COUNTY, Mich. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is sending lightly irradiated waste from upstate New York to Texas instead of Michigan after backlash from surrounding communities sparked a lawsuit against the landfill operator. The Army Corps said it began shipping 6,000 cubic yards of material from a Manhattan Project leftover waste site […]
Army Secretary Fires Entire Corps of Civilian Advisers from Communities Across US
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has ousted his entire slate of civilian advisers in a sweeping move aimed at clearing space for voices from the tech world, as the service doubles down on its push to modernize with a Silicon Valley-style lens. On Friday, Driscoll notified the 115 members of the Civilian Aides to the Secretary […]