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The sign for Marine Corps Base Quantico is seen outside of the main gate on September 28, 2025 in Quantico, Virginia. Several hundred of the U.S. military’s top generals and admirals have been ordered to Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia for a rare in person meeting this week so U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth can brief the senior officers in person on the warrior ethos that he envisions for the armed forces moving forward, according to officials from the Department of War. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Getty Images)

Marine Corps announces new dates for generative AI workshop at Quantico

The service data officer is organizing the event, which will focus specifically on genAI and agentic AI.
5 days ago By Jon Harper
U.S. Marines with Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepare to launch JaiaBot unmanned underwater vehicles during reconnaissance beach survey training as part of MEU Exercise at Kin Blue Beach Training Area, Okinawa, Japan, May 6, 2025. The Marines conducted the training to ensure dive proficiency and further enhance amphibious reconnaissance skills by utilizing drones to locate the optimal crossing point in the water enabling rapid and safe crossing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alora Finigan)

Marine Corps releases AI implementation plan

The plan lays out timelines for achieving key objectives and tasks for digital transformation.
May 8, 2025 By Jon Harper
U.S. Marines assigned to Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, carry their bags to a landing craft, utility attached to Assault Craft Unit 1 before departing the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Pacific Ocean Nov. 23, 2024. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Helms)

Marines use generative AI tech during long deployment to the Pacific

Officers from the 15th MEU talked to reporters about genAI and other recent efforts.
Feb 5, 2025 By Jon Harper
U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, conduct reconnaissance and surveillance as part of Steel Knight 24 at San Clemente Island, California, Dec. 9, 2024. Steel Knight is an annual exercise that takes place in multiple locations across the Southwest that allows I Marine Expeditionary Force to train as a full Marine Air-Ground Task Force and better integrate with joint and naval forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kyle Chan)

Marines aiming to lessen the cybersecurity burden for forces in the fight

The newly minted deputy commandant for information wants commanders in the field to not have to worry about cyber threats, allowing them to focus on the fight.
Jan 30, 2025 By Mark Pomerleau
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Stephanie Pittman, an air support operations operator with Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron One, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing shows the 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric M. Smith, some of the capabilities at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona on July 24, 2024. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsey Dornfeld)

Marine commandant wants ‘off-the-shelf’ generative AI tools for the Corps

On the heels of new guidance, Gen. Eric Smith talked to reporters about how envisions the service pursuing genAI.
Jan 15, 2025 By Jon Harper
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Screenshot from video of then Brig. Gen. Melvin Carter being interviewed at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, Virginia, August 9, 2019. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Servante R. Coba)

Key naval information warfare organizations receive new bosses

Lt. Gen. Melvin Carter assumed his new role as deputy commandant for information, and Vice Adm. Mike Vernazza recently became the so-called I-Boss.
Aug 2, 2024 By Mark Pomerleau
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