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A Crew Chief assigned to the 163d Attack Wing, March Air Reserve Base marshals MQ-9 Reaper on the Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, CA July 21, 2022. The 163d accelerated change by pioneering the first ever refueling of the MQ-9 Reaper using a Forward Area refueling Point provided by the VMM - 764’s V-22 Osprey. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Joseph Pagan) — A Crew Chief assigned to the 163d Attack Wing, March Air Reserve Base marshals MQ-9 Reaper on the Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, CA July 21, 2022. The 163d accelerated change by pioneering the first ever refueling of the MQ-9 Reaper using a Forward Area refueling Point provided by the VMM – 764’s V-22 Osprey. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Joseph Pagan)

Sea services explore launching new school for drone operators as fleets grow

Navy components need their own custom education solution to meet future demands for their uncrewed systems-aligned workforce, Gen. David Berger told lawmakers.

2 days ago By Brandi Vincent

Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115 aviation ordnance technicians load compatible software for a U. S. Air Force Guided Bomb Unit 38 to be employed on a U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet proof of concept mission at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, March 14, 2022. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Master Sgt. Christopher Parr)

Nominee for Navy acquisition chief promises to keep software factories afloat

If confirmed, Nickolas Guertin said he will continue the Navy’s mission to deploy key software capabilities to sailors and Marines.

Mar 17, 2023 By Mikayla Easley

Marine Corps launches its first software factory

The Marine Corps will continue its partnership with the Army, co-locating with the service's software factory in Austin, Texas.

Mar 10, 2023 By Billy Mitchell

Marines with Marine Corps Forces Cyberspace Command conduct offensive and defensive cyber operations in support of United States Cyber Command and operate, secure and defend the Marine Corps Enterprise Network. (Marine Corps photo)

Marine Corps says development of AI-enabled talent management portal is a ‘must-pay bill’

The Marine Corps released its Talent Management 2030 update on Monday.

Mar 6, 2023 By Jon Harper

Marine Corps developing a follow-on publication to last year’s information doctrine

Marine Corps Warfighting Publication 8-10 will look at practical aspects of integrating information into warfighting.

Feb 27, 2023 By Mark Pomerleau

An F22 fighter jet soars above the clouds as the sun begins to set over a beautiful cloudscape. Source: Getty Images

After downing China’s alleged high-altitude spy balloon, U.S. moves into recovery — and discovery — phase

Multiple U.S. weapons were mobilized for the operation, but the gigantic balloon was hit by a single AIM-9X missile on Saturday.

Feb 4, 2023 By Brandi Vincent

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Tristian Zimmerman, left, and Cpl. Jeremiah Egre-Contreras, both cryptologic linguists with Alpha Company, 1st Radio Battalion (RADBN), I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, operate a VMAX backpack system during a field exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 28, 2020. (U.S. Marine Corps / Cpl. Dalton S. Swanbeck)

Marine Corps officially activates new Marine Corps Information Command

In a ceremony at Fort Meade on Jan. 13, the Marine Corps activated the Marine Corps Information Command.

Jan 17, 2023 By Mark Pomerleau

Staff Sgt. Alek Albrecht participates in a Network War Bridge Course at the 39th Information Operations Squadron Sept. 19, 2014, Hurlburt Field, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Krystal Ardrey)

2022 in review: DOD and Congress take aim at improving operations in the information environment

The Pentagon and armed services have published and revised doctrine related to operations in the information environment.

Dec 28, 2022 By Mark Pomerleau

Cyber warfare operators assigned to the 275th Cyber Operations Squadron of the 175th Cyberspace Operations Group of the Maryland Air National Guard configure a threat intelligence feed for daily watch in the Hunter’s Den at Warfield Air National Guard Base, Middle River, Md., Dec. 2, 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo by J.M. Eddins Jr.)

GAO: Cybercom and services not on same page tracking personnel

U.S. Cyber Command and the services have different approaches when tracking personnel, hindering DOD’s ability to fill key work roles as part of the cyber mission force,…

Dec 21, 2022 By Mark Pomerleau

Gen. Berger: Troops need to turn off their smartphones so they don’t get killed

Marine Corps Commandant Gen. David Berger said electronic signature management will be “huge” for survivability.

Dec 7, 2022 By Jon Harper