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Members of Joint Interagency Task Force 401 (JIATF-401), in coordination with the U.S Army’s C5ISR Center, the FBI, and interagency partners, conducted a counter unmanned aerial system (C-sUAS) training event and operational assessment at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, June 15-18, 2026.
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U.S. Marine Corps Education Command has launched the official Marine Corps Uniform App, a free mobile application that provides Marines with convenient, on-the-go access to uniform and grooming guidance, June 29, 2026.
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The U.S. Marine Corps released the Marine Corps Installations and Logistics Enterprise (MCILE) 2026 plan, a comprehensive document that outlines the strategic vision for posturing and sustaining the force in an era of persistent global competition.
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The U.S. Marine Corps announced in MARADMIN 281/26 that it will fully transition its operational reporting to the Operational Data Integration Nexus (ODIN) on July 7, 2026. The move, authorized by Lt. Gen. Jay M. Bargeron, Deputy Commandant for Plans, Policies, and Operations, formally designates ODIN as the official and authoritative platform for operational reporting, marking a pivotal achievement in the Corps’ Force Design modernization efforts.
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Fresh off the celebration of the Marine Corps’ own 250th anniversary last year, the service is now turning its attention to the future of expeditionary warfare as the United States prepares to mark its semi-quincentennial.
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The Marine Corps is replacing the current semiannual height and weight evaluation with a waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) methodology as the first step of its body composition evaluations in accordance with recent Secretary of War guidance.
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The Marine Corps Aviation Plan (AVPLAN) outlines the strategic vision, key capabilities, and future direction for Marine Corps Aviation, aiming to enhance readiness and address emerging threats. The 2026 AVPLAN marks a significant evolution from 2025, transitioning from strategic direction to concrete, data-driven implementation.
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For the third year in a row, independent auditors verified that the Marine Corps’ financial records are materially accurate, complete, and compliant with federal regulations and issued an unmodified opinion for Fiscal Year 2025.
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The United States Marine Corps honored the life and service of the 28th Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, General Michael J. Williams, USMC (Ret.), with a graveside burial with full military honors on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at the National Memorial Cemetery at Quantico.
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The Marine Corps is implementing changes to its Physical Fitness Test and body composition standards in accordance with the Secretary of War’s Military Fitness Standards memorandum issued on Sept. 30, 2025.