Modern Day Marine

06/06/2026

On June 6, 1944, the Allies launched Operation Overlord, the largest amphibious invasion in history. Despite fierce resistance and chaotic conditions, the successful assault across five Normandy beaches established the critical foothold needed to liberate Europe.

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Fascinating stories from the past you can trust, plus hit shows.

06/05/2026

Which industry prototype or demo did you see at Modern Day Marine that you think will be a 'game-changer' for the warfighter?

06/04/2026

The success of D-Day wasn't just about military might—it hinged on a high-stakes weather forecast. Allied meteorologists identified a narrow, 36-hour window in a massive storm system, allowing General Eisenhower to make the historic call to launch.

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As General Dwight D. Eisenhower prepared for D-Day, he needed a forecast. The new movie Pressure shows the tense make-or-break weather prediction that led to the successful invasion of Europe that spelled the beginning of the end of World War II

06/03/2026

Disneyland recently welcomed a very special guest to its daily Flag Retreat ceremony: 100-year-old WWII combat medic Charles Cram Jr. A recipient of the Silver Star, Bronze Star, and Purple Heart, Cram served at Iwo Jima. Read more about his incredible legacy from the link in the comments.

If you've ever been to Disneyland, you may have caught the daily Flag Retreat ceremony on Main Street, U.S.A. A local World War II veteran was honored at the Happiest Place on Earth.

06/02/2026

Our media partner Defense News took a look at new tech from the Modern Day Marine 2026 expo hall!

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A fan-powered wing that can take troops 200 miles and a system for shooting around corners were on display at the Modern Day Marine 2026.

06/01/2026

Recruits with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, walk under the 'We Make Marines Sign' on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Following a culminating 15k hike to the parade deck, recruits are given their Eagle, Globe, and Anchor and officially become United States Marines.



📷: Marines.mil (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales)

05/30/2026

Accelerating capability delivery, improving interoperability, and integrating AI are crucial for the future of the Marine Corps. Assured Information Security recapped their key takeaways and discussions around joint force modernization at Modern Day Marine 2026.

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The event brought together leaders from across the defense, government and technology communities to discuss the future of the Marine Corps and broader joint force modernization efforts. Throughout the conference, I connected with representatives from Marine Corps Systems Command, Marine Corps Force...

05/29/2026

HII and MetalCraft Marine US have delivered two ROMULUS-25 autonomous USV prototypes to the U.S. Marine Corps. These 27-ft AI-powered interceptors feature a 1,000-nm range and 1,000-lb payload capacity to extend naval reach in contested waters.

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HII, in partnership with MetalCraft Marine, has delivered and sea tested two ROMULUS-25 unmanned surface vessels (USV) to the U.S. Marine Corps.

05/28/2026

Heard at Modern Day Marine 2026: "This is a human-centric enterprise. We are not manning equipment; we are equipping Sailors and Marines to go out and do the nation's business." - Lt. Gen. Jay M. Bargeron, Deputy Commandant, Plans, Policies and Operations, at the 3.0 Marine Expeditionary Unit American Sovereignty Afloat – Driving Maintenance and Inventory panel

05/27/2026

The Marine Corps is taking a major step toward autonomous aviation. Pacific-based Marines will soon begin testing pilot-optional helicopter technology, a move designed to increase flexibility in demanding environments.

“We will fight with prototypes and rapidly learn and refine our requirements. ALC’s mission is clear and critical — to provide autonomous airborne logistics to sustain the stand-in force. ALC is a key component to all-domain logistics, which enables [the Department of Defense], ensuring our distributed units remain supplied, lethal and combat-ready.” Lt. Col. Ben Link, head of vertical takeoff and landing concepts for the Marines’ Cunningham Group, an aviation-focused innovation unit, at Modern Day Marine 2026

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The service is “aggressively pursuing” an operational demo in 2027 for the Aerial Logistics Connector.