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59 Marines are now certified to use amphibious combat vehicles in surf
Although there are now Marines who are authorized to operate amphibious combat vehicles, it’s unclear when the vehicles will be deployed.
Why aren’t military generals being held accountable for preventable training deaths?
Instead, lower ranks are often penalized in a shameful pass-the-blame game, this op-ed author says.
By Michael H. C. McDowell
Marine AAVs back in water for first time after accident that killed 9
New checklists and a knowledge test are in place, the Marine Corps said.
Marine general cited for failures in fatal AAV mishap faces scrutiny over his new job as IG
Marine Maj. Gen. Robert Castellvi's failures played a part in the deaths of eight Marines and one sailor. Just a few months later, he was elevated to be the Inspector General of the Marine Corps.
By Philip Athey
What caused the Marine amphibious assault vehicle sinking tragedy?
A look inside the investigation:
By Philip Athey
Top Marine called to testify on 9 deaths in amphibious assault vehicle accident
The Corps’ safety issues go well beyond this one accident, one congressman said.
By Philip Athey
Marine Corps launches a third investigation into deadly amphibious assault vehicle accident
This time the focus is on the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit.
By Philip Athey
‘It’s your date of death, just finish this mission’: Heartbroken families of fallen Marines, sailor react to failures exposed in tragic AAV sinking investigation
Anger, disgust and unimaginable grief were some of the words used to describe the emotions felt by some of the families of the nine service members who didn’t survive that day.
By Philip Athey
The Marine Corps amphibious assault vehicle that sank and killed 9 should never have left the ramp, slides into investigation show
Beyond the two potential leaks, the slides into the investigation showed the emergency egress lighting system was stuck in the disabled position, locking the Marines and sailor in darkness while the vehicle rapidly sank off the California coast.
By Philip Athey
Marine assistant commandant puts off answering lawmaker questions on deadly AAV accident
The Corps is currently about halfway through briefing all the families of the service members lost in the accident
By Philip Athey
15th Marine Expeditionary Unit commander fired following investigation into AAV mishap that killed 9
Once the families receive their copies of the investigation the full report will be released to the public.
By Philip Athey