U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Mark M. Phelps, the commanding officer of 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, left, Staff Sgt. Francisco J. Rosario, a senior drill instructor with 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, middle, Sgt. Maj. Gerardo E. Trevino, the sergeant major of 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, right, and spouses, pose for a group photo during a volunteer appreciation event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, April 30, 2024. The event was held to show appreciation for the Marines, Sailors, and civilians that assisted with volunteer events across the Depot and the local communities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Janell B. Alvarez)

Marine enlisted leader jailed last week faces domestic violence accusation

The Navy confirmed the arrest Monday but did not disclose the reason why Trevino, 38, was jailed after being fired from his post.

Christian Ferrari was sentenced in federal court to 37 months in prison following his admission that he sold 22 “ghost guns” to undercover agents without a license. At the time of the sales, Ferrari was an active-duty U.S. Marine stationed at Camp Pendleton.

Marine at Camp Pendleton who sold ‘ghost guns’ sentenced to 3 years in prison

Christian Ferrari, a Camp Pendleton Marine who illegally sold 22 homemade firearms to undercover agents, was sentenced to 37 months in prison, federal officials said.

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Mark M. Phelps, the commanding officer of 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, left, Staff Sgt. Francisco J. Rosario, a senior drill instructor with 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, middle, Sgt. Maj. Gerardo E. Trevino, the sergeant major of 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, right, and spouses, pose for a group photo during a volunteer appreciation event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, April 30, 2024. The event was held to show appreciation for the Marines, Sailors, and civilians that assisted with volunteer events across the Depot and the local communities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Janell B. Alvarez)

Senior enlisted Marine arrested, fired from West Coast boot camp

Sgt. Maj. Gerardo Trevino of the 3rd Recruit Training Battalion at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego was arrested Wednesday by the Naval Criminal Investigative Service.

‘We’re going to have to pull together’: Mattis says national leaders should push for public service including armed forces

The nation’s leaders should push harder for America’s youth to participate in public service, including in the military, as the Pentagon copes with recent recruiting shortfalls, former Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said Thursday.

Lt. Gen. James Glynn speaks during a ceremony at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, during which he assumed command of Marine Corps Forces Pacific.

Marine circles back to Hawaii to command 80,000-strong Pacific force

Lt. Gen. James Glynn took the reins from Lt. Gen. William Jurney, who is retiring after 37 years in the Corps.

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Eric Smith receives a briefing aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America in the Korea Strait on Sept. 7, 2024.

Another US military chief makes public gesture for ally Philippines

Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Eric Smith pledged this week to help the Philippine military develop capabilities to monitor its sea territory amid ongoing coast guard clashes with China, the latest top U.S. military officer to pledge support on behalf of the Philippines.

American students Layla Springs, 16, left, and Rosa Thompson, 15, middle left, work with Japanese students Cocomi Trinity Gibson, 16, middle right, and Yuina Nishiba, right, during the Student Educational Exchange and Dialogue at Matthew C. Perry High School, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 8, 2024.

Annual DODEA Japan culture swap opens with entrepreneurial exercise

American and Japanese middle and high school students gathered here for a weekend of cultural exchanges and entrepreneurial role-playing.

Sailors on the amphibious assault ship USS America and Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit prepare to man the rails during a port call at Busan, South Korea, on Sept. 5, 2024.

USS America paused for first South Korea port call after amphibious exercise

The amphibious assault ship USS America stopped in South Korea last week, its first-ever visit to the country in the ship’s nearly 10-year history, the Navy said. 

A Marine displays the M3A1 Multi-Role Anti-Armor Anti-Personnel Weapon System, or MAAWS, that is fitted with a kit making the weapon suitable for an indoor shooting simulator.

Marines’ training for mortar, rocket systems going virtual to lessen blast effects

The indoor marksmanship trainers at bases in California, North Carolina and Okinawa were previously limited to service rifles, pistols and machine guns. But soon they will include the M252 60mm mortar and the M3A1 shoulder-fired rocket system, known as the MAAWS.

The U.S. wheelchair basketball team, with Marine veteran Jorge Salazar (25), celebrates their 73-69 win over Great Britain in the championship game at the 2024 Paris Paralympics, Sept. 7, 2024.

Marine veteran Salazar helps in crunch time as US wins gold in wheelchair basketball

Marine veteran Jorge Salazar has been aiming for gold since starting wheelchair basketball in 2013 after losing his legs below the knee during an IED blast in Afghanistan in 2012. The victory Saturday sealed the U.S. program’s three consecutive Paralympic gold.