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The Wasp Amphibious Ready Group deploys to Europe
The group will start out its deployment by taking part in the multinational BALTOPS 24 exercise in the Baltic region.
US sending more Navy ships, Marines to Gulf to counter Iran
The deployment is the latest move to increase security in the region in the wake of Iranian attempts to seize commercial ships there.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Marines want 31 amphibious ships. The Pentagon disagrees. Now what?
The Navy has 31 amphibious ships — what the Corps considers the bare minimum it needs — but the Pentagon plans to shrink the fleet in fiscal 2024.
Marines, sailors ate all of Greek town’s eggs, meat on port visit
The hospitality of one Greek town went over easy welcoming Marines and sailors on a May port visit.
Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group, 22nd MEU kick off deployment
The dock landing ship Gunston Hall is poised to join the rest of the amphibious ready group later this month.
By Diana Stancy
No gunfire injuries followed bombing that killed 13 troops in Afghanistan
Autopsies found injuries from ball bearings were the cause of death for each U.S. service member killed in the attack.
By Philip Athey
Vinson strike group, Essex ARG conduct operations in South China Sea
The exercise marked the first time an amphibious ready group has operated with an “advanced Air Wing of the Future,” according to the Navy.
By Diana Stancy
Frontline Photos: Oct. 17, 2021
Black Daggers over Oahu, sailors in the spray of Bengal Bay, B-1B's bolting for the Baltic and more in this week's Frontline Photos.
Frontline Photos: Oct. 10, 2021
Marine Venom choppers in Okinawa, artillery soldiers in Syria, F-15E Strike Eagles departing for Greece and more in this week's Frontline Photos.
New investigation reveals more details on fatal Marine AAV accident
New investigation reveals additional information about the fatal July 2020 amphibious assault vehicle accident.
By Philip Athey
Marines in Afghanistan pull baby over barbed wire to safety
An update on the baby pulled over barbed wire in viral video:
By Philip Athey