U.S. Marine Corps

On August 13, 1961, East Germany sealed the border between Berlin’s eastern and western sectors. Other historical events mentioned include Hernando Cortez capturing Tenochtitlan from the Aztecs in 1521 and Israel establishing full diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates in 2020.

A man was arrested at President Trump's Los Angeles-area golf course for pretending to be a security detail member and possessing a loaded weapon. He faces federal charges for an unregistered short-barreled rifle and other firearms found during searches of his vehicle and home.

Jeanine John Taele, a U.S. Marine corporal with combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, faces federal firearms charges after allegedly scouting security at Trump National Golf Club ahead of President Trump's Southern California visit.

U.S. Central Command (Centcom) reported that as of August 2, 2026, its forces have redirected 35 commercial vessels, disabled 2, and boarded 2 while enforcing a naval blockade. A U.S. Marine Corps F-35C stealth fighter jet launched from the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in the Arabian Sea to support the blockade against Iran.

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B stealth fighter crashed near Miramar air base in San Diego after the pilot ejected safely. The incident, classified as a 'Class A mishap,' resulted in no fatalities but caused significant damage to the aircraft.

An F-35B fighter jet crashed near a US Marine Corps base in San Diego, causing a small fire that was extinguished by first responders. The pilot ejected safely and sustained non-life-threatening injuries, receiving treatment at a local medical facility.

An F-35B stealth fighter crashed near Miramar airbase in San Diego, California, after the pilot ejected and was treated for non-life-threatening injuries. The US Marine Corps classified the incident as a 'Class A mishap,' and the jet costs approximately US$109 million.

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B stealth fighter crashed near Miramar air base in San Diego, with the pilot ejecting and being taken to a medical facility. The incident is classified as a 'Class A mishap,' the most severe category, involving aircraft destruction or significant damage.

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B stealth fighter crashed in California after the pilot ejected. The pilot is expected to survive the incident.

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35 stealth fighter jet crashed at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego, Calif., on Friday. Emergency crews responded to the scene, which officials described as an 'aircraft mishap.' The cause of the crash remains unclear.

A plane crashed at the U.S. Marine Corps' largest air base in Miramar, San Diego on Friday morning. Details of the crash were not immediately clear, but crews were responding to a nearby brush fire.

A plane crashed at the U.S. Marine Corps' Miramar air base in San Diego Friday morning. Details of the crash were unclear, but crews were responding to a nearby brush fire.

The US Marine Corps received the final MV-22B Osprey, concluding the program and shifting focus to fleet modernization. The tiltrotor aircraft, developed by Bell and Boeing, has been central to Marine operations since 2007 but has faced safety concerns, including accidents that killed over 60 service members since 2000.

The US Marine Corps has selected the AI-powered Bullfrog autonomous weapon system to enhance its airborne defenses against drone threats. The system, developed by Allen Control Systems, will integrate into the Light Marine Air Defense Integrated System (L-MADIS) and is designed to detect, track, and automatically aim at aerial threats. The decision reflects the Pentagon's focus on cost-effective counter-drone solutions amid rising drone usage in conflicts like Ukraine and the Middle East.

The US launched new strikes against Iran following warnings from Trump that Iran would pay for the deaths of American soldiers. A US Marine Corps photograph from July 16, 2026, was provided by US Central Command Public Affairs.

William Upham, a Florida congressional candidate and former U.S. Marine, faced backlash after a video in which he called President Donald Trump 'the Antichrist' and stated Trump 'must be killed.' The U.S. Marine Corps condemned Upham's remarks as violating his oath and inconsistent with the service's values. The U.S. Secret Service confirmed it investigates threats against protectees but declined to comment further.

William Upham, a Florida congressional candidate and former U.S. Marine, sparked backlash after a video in which he called President Donald Trump 'the Antichrist' and stated Trump 'must be killed.' The U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Secret Service condemned Upham's remarks, calling them inconsistent with their values and a violation of his military oath.

The US Marine Corps has established the Robotics Integration Group (MCRIG) to standardize training on drones and counter-drone systems, reflecting urgency driven by conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. A new Counter Drone Team will test defensive tactics, complementing an existing offensive drone team, as the military addresses challenges in drone warfare.

On July 11, 1995, the U.N.-designated 'safe haven' of Srebrenica in Bosnia-Herzegovina fell to Bosnian Serb forces, resulting in the deaths of over 8,000 Muslim men and boys. The article also notes historical events on this date, including the reestablishment of the U.S. Marine Corps in 1798 and the first chime of Big Ben in 1859.

150 people from 50 countries became U.S. citizens at a naturalization ceremony at Mount Vernon on July 4, 2026, marking America’s 250th birthday. The event included a U.S. Marine sergeant from Guinea and participants who underwent the citizenship process, including tests, interviews, and green cards.

The Pentagon's weapons testing office, DOT&E, faced workforce cuts reducing civilian staff from 126 to 30, leading to increased workloads and concerns about untested weapons reaching troops. A Congressional watchdog report highlights risks of malfunctions and gaps in oversight, particularly in areas like electronic warfare.

Reagan National Airport will close for rehearsals and celebrations on Friday and Saturday as part of the America 250 events, featuring military flyovers, parachute teams, and demonstrations by the Air Force Thunderbirds, Blue Angels, and other aircraft. The schedule includes multiple low-flying military formations, FAA-mandated airport shutdowns, and appearances by Air Force One and B-2 stealth bombers.

The U.S. Marine Corps rapidly developed a first-person view (FPV) drone training program from scratch, led by a team at Weapons Training Battalion in Quantico. Key personnel included Col. Scott Cuomo, CWO5 Steve Pearsoll, and others, though Cuomo has since moved to a new assignment. The program now serves as a corps-wide system for FPV drone training.

Lance Cpl. Armando Ortiz Canseco, a 21-year-old Marine from Minnesota, went missing during a training exercise off the coast of Southern California. Extensive search efforts by the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Air Force were conducted, but he was declared dead.

The US Marine Corps awarded a $20 million production contract to Overland AI for autonomous ground vehicles to transport air defense systems. The contract marks the first of its kind for ground autonomy providers in the U.S. military, with vehicles expected to support resupply, ISR, and potential integration into the Marine Air Defense Integrated System.

A U.S. Marine aboard the USS Anchorage went missing during a training exercise off Southern California, prompting a multi-agency search that shifted to a recovery operation. The Navy confirmed the search involved three ships and 12 aircraft from the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Air Force, covering 2,400 square miles over 43 hours.

President Donald Trump announced the nomination of a former Oklahoma state trooper and U.S. Marine to lead the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The individual will serve as the director of ICE, an immigration enforcement agency.

President Donald Trump announced the nomination of a former Oklahoma state trooper and former U.S. Marine to lead the nation’s immigration enforcement agency. The individual will serve as the director of ICE.

President Donald Trump announced the nomination of Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper and U.S. Marine, as the next director of Immigration and Customs and Enforcement. The nomination follows the resignation of former ICE director Todd Lyons, with David Venturella currently serving as acting head. Schroyer's appointment aligns with Trump's immigration enforcement priorities.

The U.S. Southern Command is deploying military resources, including C-17 aircraft and Miami-Dade urban search and rescue teams, to Venezuela for earthquake relief. The mission, requested by the Venezuelan government and led by the U.S. State Department, focuses on restoring air traffic and conducting search-and-rescue operations in affected areas.

A Southern California man was found guilty of federal drug trafficking and firearm crimes for supplying fentanyl-laced oxycodone pills that caused the death of an active-duty U.S. Marine Corps lance corporal. The Department of Justice announced the verdict, citing evidence presented during the trial.

A top Marine general warns that the US Marine Corps' air-defense modernization efforts are insufficient to address rapidly evolving drone and missile threats. The Corps is prioritizing interoperable, upgradable systems but faces challenges in accelerating deployment to match the pace of emerging threats.

U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning IIs conducted flight operations from a highway in Tervo, Finland, as part of NATO-led Exercise Ramstein Flag 2026. The exercise involved 19 nations and tested combat adaptability in the Arctic, with air operations coordinated from Norway's Combined Air Operations Center.

President Trump presented the Medal of Honor to retired U.S. Marine Corps Major James Capers Jr. during a White House ceremony on June 18. The president assisted Capers as he stood before awarding him the nation’s highest military honor.

President Donald Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to three U.S. military members for acts of gallantry in combat. Recipients included Major James Capers Jr. (U.S. Marine Corps) for actions in Vietnam, Colonel John W. Ripley (posthumous) for actions in Vietnam, and Major Nicholas Dockery (U.S. Army) for actions in Afghanistan.

Dave Berke, a US Marine Corps fighter pilot and Top Gun instructor, discusses the realities of carrier-based aviation and combat operations. He served as an F-35B instructor and flew missions in Iraq, and now teaches leadership at Echelon Front. US aircraft carriers conducted combat missions in Venezuela, Iran, and Yemen in 2026.

A new report reveals only 25% of US F-35 fighters were fully mission-capable last year due to maintenance and spare parts issues, with readiness rates declining from 67% to 44% between 2021 and 2025. The Pentagon's $13.7 billion readiness plan faces risks like contractor reliance and cost gaps, as the F-35 program's total costs now exceed $2 trillion.

The US military is establishing a permanent war-ready weapons stockpile for its Marine Corps in southeastern Australia, beyond the range of most Chinese missiles, to counter China's military expansion. The $30 million project, set to reach full capacity by 2028, will store equipment in Melbourne before relocating to a base in Bandiana, Victoria, with operations coordinated with Australia's Department of Defence.

The U.S. and Iranian militaries exchanged strikes for the second consecutive day in the Middle East, escalating hostilities and derailing negotiations. U.S. Central Command (Centcom) targeted Iranian military surveillance, communication systems, and air defense sites using Marine Corps, Air Force, and Navy assets.

A Marine veteran was convicted by a jury of threatening to kill the president-elect through documents filed at federal courthouses, which detailed methods to assassinate either Kamala Harris or Donald Trump. His defense argued the filings were symbolic and not intended to be taken seriously, but prosecutors emphasized the criminal nature of the threats themselves.