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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.
Flat tires and slow escape times plague Marine ACV initial operational test
The reviews are in for the Marine Corps’ newest amphibious vehicle and they are not good.
By Philip Athey
Deployed personnel with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit test positive for COVID-19
“Most” of the personnel who tested positive have already been sent to to shore.
By Philip Athey
California Marine unit set to receive first amphibious combat vehicle
The first batch of 18 amphibious combat vehicles will be delivered to Marines aboard Twentynine Palms, California, within the month.
By Philip Athey
Marine Corps holds memorial service for service members killed in AAV accident
"We look to them because we need that courage to face future challenges, and we take comfort to know that that path of courage is lit by the flame that each one of these heroes has lit in our hearts."
By Philip Athey
July’s accident that killed 9 is the deadliest AAV incident in Marine Corps history
Prior to the July 30 accident only eight Marines had died in AAV related mishaps.
By Philip Athey
‘Jack loved being a Marine’: Parents of private first class killed in AAV accident remember their son
Jack Ostrovsky “was a very strong swimmer, so I knew if he could float he’s going to survive,” his father said. “But I knew if he was inside that vehicle, I knew what the result would be."
By Philip Athey
Remains of service members killed in Corps AAV accident transferred to Dover
Six pallbearers escorted each service member aboard an Air Force C-17 Globemaster III for the journey to Delaware to be released to their families for final arrangements.
By Andrea Scott
WATCH: The lost Marine AAV is found, Air Force uniform changes, and want to buy a missile silo? ― The Briefing 08.11.20
What our military reporters are watching this week.
By Andrea Scott
Marine amphibious assault vehicle successfully recovered with remains of all 8 missing service members on board
The remains of the Marines and sailor found inside the AAV will be transferred to Dover Air Force Base, Delaware.
By Philip Athey
A look at the lives of the 8 Marines, sailor lost in sunken amphibious assault vehicle
The crew of the AAV was able to escape and all the service members who died were in the rear compartment used to transport troops, a Marine spokesman said.
By Philip Athey