Thousands of Marines are heading to the Middle East as the United States weighs whether to deepen its role in Iran as part of a military buildup leading to more questions about possible ground troops or missions tied to the Strait of Hormuz.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper conducts a simulated strait transit in the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 27, 2026. (Sgt. Trent A. Henry/U.S. Marine Corps) (Sgt. Trent A. Henry) Long-range ...

The Marine Corps is America’s strongest fighting force—but is utterly unprepared for a major war in the Indo-Pacific. China is priming the First Island Chain for a major conflict. This war will determine the geopolitical future of the First Island Chain.

The United States Marine Corps made vital strides in 2025, implementing new formations and technologies in an effort to remain ready for any conflicts that may abound. This past year forced the Marines to prove modernization isn’t just a concept as an ...

A HANX drone designed by U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Henry David Volpe is staged and conducts test flights at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 12, 2026. The HANX is the Marine Corps' first National Defense Authorizing Act-compliant,