From Polaris Government and Defense MINNEAPOLIS – June 24, Polaris Government and Defense 2026 – The United States Marine Corps (USMC) has placed its first delivery order to on the new Ultra-Light Tactical Vehicle (ULTV) contract, ordering more than 70 MRZR Alphas and numerous accessories vital…
Allies Come Together in the Indo-Pacific: Valiant Shield 26
From U.S. Pacific Command, June 22, 2026 PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii – U.S. Pacific Command joint forces, along with allied and partner forces, are scheduled to participate in exercise Valiant Shield (VS26) 2026, June 22–July 1, in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands,…
Marine Corps Releases 2026 Installations and Logistics Enterprise Plan
From Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps, June 24, 2026 HEADQUARTERS, MARINE CORPS – The U.S. Marine Corps released the Marine Corps Installations and Logistics Enterprise (MCILE) 2026 plan, a comprehensive document that outlines the strategic vision for posturing and sustaining the…
U.S. Marine Corps Announces Full Transition to ODIN Reporting System
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Marine Corps announced in MARADMIN 281/26 that it will fully transition its operational reporting to the Operational Data Integration Nexus (ODIN) on July 7, 2026. The move, authorized by Lt. Gen. Jay M. Bargeron, Deputy Commandant for…
U.S. Marine Corps Expands Autonomous Fires Capability with Oshkosh Defense ROGUE-Fires Block 2 Award
From Oshkosh Defense LLC, June 1, 2026 OSHKOSH, Wis. – Oshkosh Defense LLC, an Oshkosh Corporation [NYSE: OSK] business, announced today it has received two delivery orders from the U.S. Marine Corps for the Remotely Operated Ground Unit for Expeditionary Fires (ROGUE-Fires) Block 2…
Austal USA Grows Leadership Team
From Austal USA, June 4, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. – Austal USA welcomed three new members to the company’s senior leadership team. Michael Pruitt, Vice President of Surface Ship Programs; Michael Oberdorf, Vice President of Submarine Programs; and Andrew Hinkebein, Director of…
VMA-223 celebrates sundown as Marine Corps’ final Harrier squadron
From Communication Strategy and Operations Office, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing June 4, 2026 MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. – Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 223, known as “the Bulldogs”, celebrated the conclusion of nearly 40 years of operational history with the AV-8B Harrier…
13th MEU Completes Realistic Urban Training, Boosts Deployment Readiness
From 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit Communication Strategy and Operations June 4, 2026 YUMA, Ariz. – The 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) successfully concluded Realistic Urban Training (RUT), a major pre-deployment exercise held from May 26 to June 3, 2026, across various locations…
Secretary of War Announces Marine nominated for Brigadier General
From the Department of War, June 4, 2026 Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced today that the president has made the following nominations: Marine Corps Col. Frank Diorio, Jr. for appointment to the grade of brigadier general. Diorio is currently serving as…
Task Force Ashland’s Navy-Marine Corps team returns to San Diego after four months of operations in the Indo-Pacific
From U.S. Third Fleet, June 1, 2026 SAN DIEGO – Marines and Sailors of Task Force (TF) Ashland returned to San Diego aboard Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48), following four months of operations in the Indo-Pacific region, June 1,…
