Marine Corps
Coverage of Marine Corps in the Nexus archive.
- Marine reflects on service as nation marks 250th birthday
The article highlights America's 250th birthday and features Sgt. Carlos Espinoza, a Marine Corps member with nearly seven years of service, discussing his military experience and the semiquincentennial celebration.
- Overland AI nets Marine Corps autonomous ground vehicle contract
Overland AI has secured a contract with the Marine Corps for an autonomous ground vehicle. The company's CEO, Byron Boots, clarified that the vehicle is not intended to replace the JLTV.
- Marine Corps inks first contract for autonomous ground vehicle production
The Marine Corps has signed its first contract for the production of autonomous ground vehicles. This marks a significant step in the development of autonomous military technology.
- Marine missing from USS Anchorage now focus of recovery mission off California coast
A Marine missing from the USS Anchorage during training off Southern California has shifted to a recovery mission involving Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Air Force assets. The search covered 2,400 square miles with three surface ships and 12 aircraft, while the Marine's identity remains withheld pending family notification.
- The military is searching for a US Marine missing off the coast of California
A U.S. Marine is missing during a training exercise off southern California, prompting a multi-agency search. The Navy transitioned from search-and-rescue to recovery efforts, covering 2,400 square miles with ships and aircraft. The incident follows a similar military search in Morocco for missing Army soldiers.
- The military is searching for a US Marine missing off the coast of California
A U.S. Marine is missing during a training exercise off southern California, prompting a multi-agency search involving the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Air Force. This is the second such incident in six weeks, following the recovery of a U.S. Army soldier's remains in Morocco in May.
- He joined the fight against ISIS, expecting combat. What happened inside an Iraqi cave still haunts him.
Nick Jones, a Marine Corps veteran, participated in a 2020 cave operation targeting ISIS in northern Iraq that turned into a recovery mission after unexpected combat. He sustained injuries ending his military career and later founded the Talons Reach Foundation to support veterans' recovery and mental health.
- A Marine who flew the F/A-18, F-16, F-22, and F-35 says one jet stood apart
Dave Berke, a Marine Corps fighter pilot, flew the F/A-18, F-16, F-22, and F-35, with the F-22 Raptor standing out for its maneuverability and stealth. He emphasized the Raptor's unique capabilities and described it as unmatched in modern warfare.
- Medal of Honor recipient James Capers Jr. says recognition is bittersweet after losing 'so much'
James Capers Jr. received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Vietnam War, where he led his Marines through a deadly ambush despite severe injuries. He dedicated the award to fallen comrades and expressed bittersweet feelings due to personal and military losses, including the deaths of his son and wife.
- Whole Hog Politics: Trump proves hard to follow for GOP
President Trump frequently uses the Marine Corps motto 'No better friend. No worse enemy,' and the GOP finds it challenging to follow his lead. A live discussion on 'Whole Hog Politics' will feature Chris Stirewalt and Bill Sammon analyzing political news.
- Trump presents the Medal of Honor to 3 veterans for heroism in Vietnam and Afghanistan
President Donald Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to three veterans for acts of heroism in Vietnam and Afghanistan. The recipients included Marine Corps Maj. James Capers Jr. and Army Maj. Nicholas Dockery, while Marine Corps Col. John W. Ripley was honored posthumously for his actions in Vietnam.
- Trump presents the Medal of Honor to 3 veterans for heroism in Vietnam and Afghanistan
President Donald Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to three veterans for acts of heroism in Vietnam and Afghanistan. The recipients included Marine Corps Maj. James Capers Jr. and Army Maj. Nicholas Dockery, along with Marine Corps Col. John W. Ripley, who was honored posthumously.
- Trump presents the Medal of Honor to 3 veterans for heroism in Vietnam and Afghanistan
President Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to three veterans for their heroic actions in Vietnam and Afghanistan. The recipients included Marine Corps Maj. James Capers Jr. for rescuing Marines during an ambush, Army Maj. Nicholas Dockery for rescuing wounded soldiers in Afghanistan, and Marine Corps Col. John W. Ripley, posthumously honored for destroying a bridge to halt enemy forces in Vietnam.
- Trump honors 3 war heroes at White House ceremony, helps 88-year-old Vietnam vet receive his medal
President Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to three war heroes who fought in Vietnam and the War on Terrorism. He assisted 88-year-old Major James Capers, Jr., a Marine veteran, in receiving the highest military decoration.
- The ‘But He’s a Veteran’ Defense is Condescending and Dangerous
Graham Platner won Maine’s Democratic Senate primary despite a history of controversial behavior, including a Nazi tattoo and harmful statements. His campaign attributes his past actions to the mental toll of combat service, a defense criticized as condescending and invalid by the article’s author, a veteran of Afghanistan and Iraq.
- Graham Platner shrugs off scandals to win Maine Democratic Senate primary
Graham Platner, a Marine veteran and progressive activist, won the Maine Democratic Senate primary despite controversies surrounding his campaign. He will face Susan Collins in the midterm election and has no prior elected office experience.
- Oshkosh eyes potential Marine JLTV deal, citing growing readiness gaps under current contract
Oshkosh is considering a potential Marine Corps Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) deal due to growing readiness gaps under the current contract. The Marine Corps stated it evaluates acquisition options to meet requirements, preserve readiness, and reduce fielding risk.
- Transcript: Rye Barcott on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 7, 2026
Rye Barcott, a Marine veteran and founder of With Honor, was interviewed on 'Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan' on June 7, 2026. The transcript details his participation in the program.
- Video shows Marine veteran wrestle armed teen to ground after alleged robbery attempt
A Marine veteran in Oxon Hill, Maryland, wrestled an armed teen to the ground during an alleged robbery attempt involving six suspects. Two males were arrested, and a prior theft at the same location was reported. The incident resulted in a gunshot but no injuries.
- Marine Corps’ Harrier completes final flight following SOUTHCOM deployment
The Marine Corps' Harrier aircraft completed its final flight after a deployment to SOUTHCOM as part of its plan to transition to fifth-generation aircraft across the fleet.
- Graham Platner’s cocaine brag resurfaces as unearthed posts reveal blunt admission
Graham Platner, a presumptive Senate nominee in Maine, admitted in resurfaced Reddit posts to using cocaine while on military leave, violating Marine Corps drug policies. He described backpacking through Europe on government funds, using drugs, and having 'no regrets,' adding to controversies around his deleted posts.
- Graham Platner’s cocaine brag resurfaces as unearthed posts reveal blunt admission
Graham Platner, a Senate candidate in Maine, admitted in resurfaced Reddit posts to using cocaine during military leave, violating Marine Corps drug policies. The posts, from 2020, describe his drug use while backpacking in Spain and express no regrets. The revelations add to controversies surrounding Platner's past online behavior, including explicit and offensive content.
- Collins fires back at Platner’s Iraq war criticism: ‘He was not drafted’
Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) responded to Graham Platner's criticism regarding her past support for U.S. military intervention in Iraq. Platner, a Marine veteran and oyster farmer, accused Collins of voting to send him to Iraq, prompting her rebuttal that he was not drafted.
- Two Survivors Left at Sea After U.S. Attacks Boat in Pacific
A U.S. military strike in the Pacific left two survivors after attacking a boat. The operation was ordered by Gen. Francis L. Donovan of the Marine Corps, head of the Southern Command.
- 2 Navy pilots safely eject after training jet crashes in Mississippi
Two Navy pilots safely ejected after a T-45C Goshawk training jet crashed on private farmland in Noxubee County, Mississippi. The aircraft, used to train Navy and Marine Corps pilots, was a tandem-seat model.
- Moment topless drunk marines twerk and sing karaoke hours before one of them kills man with single punch - and is set to walk free after 'lenient' 17 months behind bars
A group of topless, drunk marines engaged in twerking and karaoke hours before one of them fatally punched a man. The perpetrator is expected to serve a lenient 17-month prison sentence.
- Platner’s brutal attacks on Army soldiers as ‘fat, lazy’ revealed in resurfaced posts
Graham Platner, Maine's Democratic Senate candidate, faces backlash over resurfaced Reddit posts where he derogatorily described the U.S. Army as 'fat, lazy trash' and criticized wounded veteran Teddy Daniels. The posts, deleted but now a major campaign issue, include slurs, Marxist affiliations, and attacks on white rural Americans, as Platner seeks to unseat GOP Senator Susan Collins.
- Top off-the-wall Reddit posts haunting Graham Platner’s Maine Senate bid
Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner faces backlash over controversial Reddit posts containing racial stereotypes, slurs, and offensive language from 2013-2021. Platner, a Marine Corps veteran, attributes his online behavior to depression and PTSD from combat service and apologizes, stating the posts do not reflect who he is today. The unearthed posts complicate his bid to unseat Republican Senator Susan Collins.
- Dazed and Confused: How Marine Corps Promotion Boards Keep Getting It Wrong
The Marine Corps promotion system allocates only approximately 12 minutes of board attention to evaluate a service member's entire 20-year career, a process the article argues is insufficient for making fair institutional assessments. The article compares this compressed timeframe to condensing the NFL Scouting Combine's seven primary drills into a single 12-minute evaluation window without comprehensive file review or interviews.
- Valor awards upgraded for Marines who defended Abbey Gate during Afghanistan withdrawal
The Marine Corps upgraded valor awards for Marines who defended Abbey Gate at Hamid Karzai International Airport during a suicide bombing on August 26, 2021, which killed 13 service members and 170 Afghans. The Pentagon confirmed the decision after reviewing original awards.