WASHINGTON — The U.S. Marine Corps is celebrating its 250th birthday on Monday, Nov. 10, marking the anniversary of the founding of a military branch older than the United States itself. On Nov. 10, 1775, John Adams drafted a resolution in Philadelphia during the Revolutionary War that created what was then known as the Continental Marines.

How Marines storm beaches has changed. Drones, missiles, and small teams now lead the way in modern amphibious warfare.

In 2018, GAO found shortfalls in armory security. Now, the Corps is mandating physical security survey protocols with stern accountability requirements.

Long before Marine Staff Sgt. Payton Garcia matched a 66-year-old Marine Corps marksmanship record last month, he was pretty sure he was a good shot. “I did my first [Marine Corps marksmanship] match in 2021, and I did relatively well. I got a silver ...

The audit cited a series of “physical security deficiencies” as a result of inspections that were either “not conducted or completed.”

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As three branches celebrate 250 years, Americans veterans are using this important benchmark to honor the military's role and the meaning of service

The Marine Corps has relieved the command team of an MV-22 Osprey squadron based in Hawaii, citing a loss of trust and confidence in their ability to meet aviation standards, a service spokesman said.

The Marine Corps wants to be more spread out and more unpredictable in the Indo-Pacific, and that means using its flattops differently.