PATUXENT RIVER, Md. - The U.S. Navy is working to develop a new mine countermeasure (MCM) sensor suite for the MQ-8C Fire Scout that will enable the unmanned helicopter to detect and localize mines and obstacles on land and at sea...

YUMA, Ariz. - The U.S. Marine Corps declared March 1 Initial Operating Capability (IOC) for the AGM-179A Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM) on the AH-1Z Viper...

ATSUGI, Japan - The “Saberhawks” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 77 were awarded the Secretary of Defense’s Phoenix Award at Naval Air Facility Atsugi, March 3. Top commands from the Navy, Marine Corps, Army and Air Force compete annually for the award that celebrates maintenance...

PATUXENT RIVER, Md. - Expeditionary Airfield (EAF) Landing Systems teams from the Aircraft Launch and Recovery (ALRE) Program Office are testing solutions that will make Marine expeditionary landings easier and faster...

NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, Md. - The Air-to-Air Missiles Program Office acquired Italy as its 28th Air Intercept Missile (AIM)-9X International Partner, Dec. 17...

MILLINGTON, Tenn. - The deadline to submit an American Legion Service Award package is May 17. The American Legion will present the Spirit of Service award to enlisted members from each branch of the Armed Forces. ...

PATUXENT RIVER, Md. - The Navy’s upgraded MQ-8C Fire Scout deployed Dec. 14 aboard USS Milwaukee (LCS-5) to support operations in U.S. 4th Fleet area of responsibility...

NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, Md. - Vice Adm. Carl P. Chebi, who came aboard in September 2021 as Commander, Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), shares his priorities with Naval Aviation News...

SAN DIEGO - As 3rd Marine Division recently commenced Jungle Warfare Exercise 22 (JWX 22), a large-scale, joint force exercise, Marine Wing Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314 integrated the capabilities of the F-35C Lightning II. VMFA-314 supported ground operations from their position deployed...

MONTEREY, Calif. - As Great Power Competition intensifies, the United States Marine Corps is increasingly being called upon as the nation’s premier expeditionary force. Critical to its success is the strength of its Reserve component, and the ability to augment active duty USMC forces with trained...