Battalion Landing Team 1/5 reported the rifle unaccounted for “following a Joint Light Tactical Vehicle movement." The Marine Corps also restricted the allowable colors of pantyhose for those who do choose to wear them. Effective right away, Marines will no longer be able to duck out of annual rifle qualification early unless they shoot expert in prequalification. This is the first time since July 2023 that the Marine Corps’ top two positions have been filled by leaders on full duty status. The commandant made one recommendation before voting got underway: to eliminate the requirement for women to wear pantyhose with dress uniform skirts. All were members of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing’s Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, nicknamed the Flying Tigers. 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing’s news release didn’t identify the five Marines, citing the military’s policy of waiting 24 hours after notifying next of kin. A search-and-rescue team discovered the aircraft in San Diego Country at 9:08 a.m. local time Wednesday. The Marines from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361 were flying a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter from southern Nevada to San Diego. The Marine Corps has ordered inspections of each of its barracks by March 15. Load More