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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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.
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.
Marine Corps delays 1st deployment of new heavy-lift helicopter to 2026
The Corps previously had planned to deploy the King Stallion with a Marine expeditionary unit in 2025.
Why getting better barracks matters to the top enlisted Marine
“We’re not asking for Taj Mahals,” Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Carlos Ruiz said.
Marine wargames offer a look at the future — and fuel dissent
For the Marines who may one day carry out new kinds of operations, the stakes of these games are high.
Fixing subpar barracks at top of the Marine Corps’ budget wish list
The money would come on top of the $274 million for barracks restoration in the service’s official budget request.
Top Marine general returns to work, 4 months after cardiac arrest
This is the first time since July 2023 that the Marine Corps’ top two positions have been filled by leaders on full duty status.
