Irene Loewenson
Irene Loewenson is a staff reporter for Marine Corps Times. She joined Military Times as an editorial fellow in August 2022. She is a graduate of Williams College, where she was the editor-in-chief of the student newspaper.
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Pair who tried breaching Virginia Marine base are Jordanian nationals
They drove up to a base gate in a truck and claimed to be Amazon subcontractors making a delivery, a Marine spokesman said.
Marine Corps tightens rules on personal cellphone use in training
Here's what Marines can expect under the new rules.
Top Marine ‘won’t apologize’ for Corps’ past neglect of barracks
"But now the tide has to turn, and we have to get back to quality of life," Gen. Eric Smith said.
Marines sending new amphibious vehicles to Japan in the summer
184 amphibious combat vehicles have already been fielded by BAE Systems to the Marine Corps.
Navy’s next amphibious ship named for Marines’ Helmand province fight
The Navy will honor the Marines and sailors who served in Afghanistan with the name of the next America-class amphibious ship.
How the Marine Corps’ barracks got to be so bad, according to 2 generals
Years of spending more on weapons systems than on quality of life was one reason, the Marine Corps’ budget chief said.
How the Corps is trying to get exiting Marines to stay as reservists
The Corps already has doubled the number of Marines who enter the Reserve right after the end of their active service via the Direct Affiliation Program.
What Marines may be learning from Houthi tactics in the Red Sea
To some observers of the Marine Corps’ modernization plans, aspects of the Houthis' operations in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden sound familiar.
How a former Army captain fared at Marine boot camp
A former Army captain, Pfc. Nicolas Brooklier said he was especially drawn to the Crucible, the grueling capstone event of Marine boot camp.
Tun Tavern, traditional birthplace of Marine Corps, set to get rebuilt
Plans are underway to build a reconstructed Tun Tavern in Philadelphia in time for the Marine Corps’ 250th birthday.
