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A U.S. Marine deploys an XMET system at a forward operating base in Afghanistan. (Credit: U.S. Marine Corps) LA JOLLA, Calif. -- If you want to know how U.S. Marines stationed deep in the desert of Afghanistan get highly accurate real-time weather reports, you have only to look to this stunning seaside town and some of its leading ocean scientists. What started as a Marine's random comment about needing better weather forecasting because of the dangers of flying in extreme desert conditions quickly led to the development of a tool that can be set up just about anywhere by a couple of Marines in minutes.
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The Mr. Fusion Era is nearly upon us! While our garbage can't power our time-travelling DeLoreans just yet, the Marine Corps' forward operating bases—in, say, Iraq or Afghanistan—could soon be powered by the refuse generated by thei... Read Post

From Marine Corps Times: Marines at Camp Lejeune, N.C. and Camp Pendleton, Calif., now have the option of pursuing intermediate and advanced language study before deploying to Afghanistan. The bases recently added two new courses in... Read Post

For the second time this year, the U.S. Marine Corps has approved the deployment extension of K-MAX Cargo UAS, the first unmanned helicopter to deliver cargo and resupply troops in a combat zone. By supplying forward operating bases... Read Post