Latest "Marine Corps" stories

The ‘Genesis’ of today’s recruiting crisis

Leaders blame various factors for the recruiting crisis. But some recruiters on the front lines say one big cause is missing from the conversation.

By Irene Loewenson and Geoff Ziezulewicz

7 weeks ago

U.S. Marine Corps Commandant Gen. David Berger speaks at the Sea-Air-Space conference in National Harbor, Maryland, on April 3, 2023.

Over-classified information hampers work with allies, top Marines say

“Sometimes we get in our own way, by over-classifying, over-compartmentalizing,” Gen. David Berger said.

By Irene Loewenson

8 weeks ago

How the Marines will use uncrewed tech, according to acquisitions boss

The Corps’ experimentation with systems that require no crew comes as part of an ambitious revamp of the service.

By Colin Demarest and Irene Loewenson

8 weeks ago

Marine Corps launches testing of prototypes for new recon vehicle

The ARV is supposed to be adept at sensing threats and conveying that information across networks.

By Irene Loewenson

3 months ago

Marine veteran gets 5 years for assaulting police at Capitol riot

Daniel Ray Caldwell, 51, pleaded guilty in September 2022 to assaulting law enforcement officers with a dangerous weapon.

By Irene Loewenson

4 months ago

Feds drop lobbying probe of retired Marine general, lawyer says

The Justice Department dropped its probe of retired four-star Gen. John Allen for his role in an alleged illegal foreign lobbying campaign.

4 months ago