The Marine Corps has long insisted that it needs enough amphibious ships to keep three ready groups deployed at all times, but the demand for those units is much higher than that, the service’s ...

The Marine Corps describes the Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) as a next-generation, eight-wheeled vehicle designed to move Marines from ship to shore. The vehicle will be the primary means of ...

A Marine with Force Reconnaissance Platoon, 31st MEU, during an exercise in the Philippine Sea, Feb. 4, 2026. (Lance Cpl. Victor Gurrola/U.S. Marine Corps) The four-star generals and admirals who lead ...

The U.S. Marine Corps and Navy are collaborating to boost the nation’s current inadequate amphibious fleet size, according to the top-ranked U.S. Marine Corps officer. Marine Corps Commandant Gen.

The amphibious assault ship USS Wasp sails in the Philippine Sea on Aug. 26, 2018, during a passing exercise with the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force. (MCS3 Taylor King/U.S. Navy) The U.S. Navy and ...