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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 AAV is not dead yet: The Corps wants new tracks to improve land and sea mobility
The Corps wants new tracks to enhance mobility for its legacy assault amphibious vehicle.
By Shawn Snow
Heroic Marine saved comrade from burning AAV after it hit gas line
One Marine pulled another from a burning AAV with up to 170 gallons of fuel still aboard.
By Jeff Schogol
Marine injured in AAV fire gets promoted while in the hospital
Marine Tagen Schmidt was injured at Camp Pendleton, California, in an amphibious assault vehicle fire.
By Andrea Scott
First female assault amphibian officer expected to graduate next week
The woman is expected to complete training on Oct. 3.
By Jeff Schogol
Official: Amphibious vehicle hit gas line, sparking fire
An amphibious vehicle hit a gas line sparking a fire that injured 14 Marines and a sailor during a training exercise at a California base earlier this week, a US military official said Friday.
14 Marines, 1 sailor hurt after amphibious assault vehicle catches fire
The accident happened at Camp Pendleton, California.
By Jeff Schogol