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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.
Marine Corps locates sunken amphibious assault vehicle with human remains on board
The vehicle was found under 385 feet of water and approximately 1,500 meters off the island’s shore.
By Philip Athey
Here are the names of the Marine killed and those presumed dead after Corps AAV accident
Two Marines remain hospitalized.
By Andrea Scott
7 missing Marines, sailor lost in AAV accident presumed dead
Search and rescue efforts were called off after an "extensive 40-hour" search.
By Philip Athey
Commandant suspends waterborne AAV training as search for Marines, sailor continues
The AAV is presumed to be at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean below “several hundred feet of water” where divers are unable to reach it.
By Philip Athey
Here’s what we know about Thursday’s Marine amphibious assault vehicle accident
Eight service members are still missing after Thursday's AAV incident.
By Philip Athey
1 Marine dead, 8 missing after AAV accident off Southern California coast
One Marine has died and eight troops are missing after an amphibious assault vehicle mishap in California.
By Philip Athey
Best pics of the week: Jan. 26, 2020
Marines escape from a simulated submerged AAV, burial at sea, A-10 Elephant Walk and more of the best photos from around the military.
A remotely operated unmanned Marine Corps AAV is taking California beaches
“This modernized upgrade will allow the Marine Corps to remotely traverse from ship-to-shore with an organic vehicle capability to breach and proof lanes and landing zones for landing forces."
By Shawn Snow
No new job field for future amphibious combat vehicle crewmen
Don’t expect a new occupational specialty for learning to crew the vehicle.
By Shawn Snow
‘Continue the attack’: Top Marine delivers his final annual message to the Corps
The commandant wants every Marine to read his 2019 message to the force.
By Shawn Snow