Update: Marine Corps Suspends General Over Deadly AAV Accident

The Marine Corps suspended Maj. Gen. Robert F. Castellvi last week as it investigates his role in the sinking of an amphibious assault vehicle (AAV) that killed eight U.S. Marines and one Navy sailor.   A Marine Corps investigation, released in March, … Continue reading

Marine Amphibious Assault Vehicle Sinks — 1 Dead, 8 Missing

One Marine died and two were critically injured on Thursday off the coast of California when an amphibious assault vehicle (AAV) from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit took on water and sank rapidly. Seven Marines and one Navy sailor are … Continue reading