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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.
The aging Marine LAV is still active across the Corps ... and, now, also is a museum piece
The Corps has yet to pick a replacement for its LAV but is actively in the hunt for one.
By Shawn Snow
NEW IN 2019: Corps to take delivery of new amphibious combat vehicle
Marines with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division aboard Camp Pendleton, California, are expected to receive the first ACV 1.1 vehicles.
By Shawn Snow
Marines file federal lawsuit against gas and pipeline companies after Camp Pendleton AAV gas line fire
Many of the Marines were hospitalized in critical condition after the fire.
By Todd South
Marines get down to business with beach landing, close-air support training in Norway
Nearly 700 Marines and dozens of armored vehicles hit Norway's beaches.
By Shawn Snow
The Corps’ armor makes a big showing in Norway as Marines test future force
The LAV-AT equipped with a new automated TOW missile turret system is making its European debut in Norway.
By Shawn Snow
In sprint to modernize, the Corps gobbles up storied amphibious assault unit
Combat Assault Battalion officially deactivated on Oct. 12.
By Shawn Snow
Marines from Camp Lejeune break out amphibious assault vehicles during Florence relief efforts
Two amphibious assault vehicles and two hardback Humvees were deployed from II Marine Expeditionary Force.
By Neil Fotre
‘Hero of Nasiriyah’ set to retire after 30 years of service to the Corps
Eighteen Marines lost their lives and roughly seven AAVs were destroyed in the fight to secure Nasiriyah.
By Shawn Snow
As the Corps moves to the ACV, Taiwan wants more AAVs
Taiwan already has 54 AAVs; the additional 36 will bolster the current fleet.
By Shawn Snow
No more Army adviser brigades or amphib ships? This proposed report could radically change how the services fight
The report also wants an assessment on air and space priorities from the services.
By Todd South