The Marine Corps Gazette
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Posted on October 15, 2026
A Message from the Commandant of the Marine Corps 10 November 2026 For 251 years, the United States Marine Corps has been our Nation’s premier expeditionary force in readiness. Born from the sea and forged in the fi res of...
Posted on October 15, 2026
By: The Marines & Sailors of 26th MEU
A blueprint to restore MAGTF credibility (Part 1 of 2) “I suppose, the future of the Corps lies within itself, because, however large or small its problems are, nobody else is going to find solutions to them.” —LtGen Victor H....
Posted on October 15, 2026
By: Mr. Charles D. Melson
A U.S. Marine Corps legacy Close combat occurs at the distance of a bayoneted rifle and is measured in feet rather than yards and in seconds rather than minutes. It is a calculated situation to be in rather than avoided...
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Posted on July 15, 2025
By: LtCol Howard Christy, USMC (Ret)
A company grade officer’s memoir of duty in Vietnam and his reflections on how the Corps adjusted and responded to battlefield challenges quite different from...
Posted on July 15, 2025
By: Col Ryan Murata and Maj Jason Ryu
Deploying all elements of national defense Vignette On 1 August 2027—the 100th anniversary of the People’s Liberation Army—the Chinese Communist Party launches a preplanned invasion...
Posted on June 15, 2025
By: Col Lawrence G. Karch (Ret.)
Why so little Japanese resistance? During the months after Japan attacked Pearl Harbor and other Asian targets, the United States was driven from the Philippines,...
Posted on June 15, 2025
By: Maj Mark Thomas and Maj Erin Malapit
Civilian contractors in combat at Wake Island To compete globally in the 21st century, the U.S. military must rely on civilian contractors to manage vital...
Posted on June 15, 2025
Morals, ethics, and self-assessment Whom Shall I Send? “All around our society, you see immoral behavior ... lying, cheating, stealing, drug and alcohol abuse, prejudice,...
Posted on May 15, 2025
Logistical operations in a contested environment Operational forces in future wars must be small, agile, and have a low signature to survive the Miniaturized Sensor...
Posted on May 15, 2025
Equipping Marines better and faster: a proactive approach The new administration’s call for a revitalized military demands a fresh look at defense acquisition reform. The...
Posted on May 15, 2025
Legislative action to speed innovation Under constraints in current programming and budgeting processes, the Marine Corps cannot match adversaries’ speed of innovation in today’s rapidly...
Posted on April 15, 2025
Balancing crisis response and modernization The Deputy Commandant for Aviation’s (DC A) 2025 Aviation Plan (AVPLAN) was signed and released this past January. The AVPLAN...
Posted on April 15, 2025
2025 Gen Robert E. Hogaboom Leadership Writing Contest: First Place Approachability is a bridge that connects you to your Marines. You are either paving the...
Posted on April 15, 2025
By: LtCol Noel Williams, USMC(Ret)
Design precedes development as the architect precedes the engineer Force design is a critically important process for any military to ensure it is ready and...
Posted on March 15, 2025
Understanding the pacing threat The dawn of a new year is a most appropriate and auspicious time to take stock of oneself, one’s goals, and...
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