By: Brian Gillet | 2011-06-23 | Gifts There is no doubt that the United States Marine Corps is made up of some of the most dedicated individuals. These are proud men and women who understand the meaning of honor and sacrifice. Marines are a special breed and they know it. read more
By: Amaro Willis | 2011-06-01 | Gifts Everyone loves receiving gifts from their loved ones and/or friends. Specially our loved ones serving in the military feel very special when they receive our presents whether it's on their birthday, an anniversary, any other special day or just because they are important as they serve in our military. These personnel are really important to our homeland security whether it's for Air Force, Navy or Marine Corps and sending them gifts is realized as a gesture of goodwill. read more
By: Jake Kim | 2010-04-04 | News and society Marine Corps has set a goal growing the force to 202,000 Marines, which has been going smoothly on the enlisted side, but it is more time consuming to produce Marine officers, and the Corps has been trying to keep pace. It takes about one year before a Marine officer can finish all their schooling and be assigned to the fleet as a 2nd Lieutenant in charge of a Marine platoon. The Marine Corps puts its officers through intense training to ensure they are ready to lead Marines. read more
By: Mariz Dela Cruz | 2010-04-04 | News and society US Marine Corps (USMC) boot camp training is a 12-week training program that acts as a selection process that identifies those who are qualified to join the Marines and those who applied but are unfit for enlistment. For those who are qualified, the marine boot camp also serves as training grounds for the necessary skills needed by a Marine. read more
By: James LaDuke | 2012-05-01 | Exercise Join the Wounded Warriors Family Support Team in the Marine Corps Marathon held in Washington, D.C. on October 28, 2012! The Marine Corps Marathon, founded in 1975, is the 4th largest marathon in the United States and annually attracts 30,000 runners. With no qualifying race required, the MCM is open to any runner 14 years or older. However, this accessibility causes the marathon to sell out very read more
By: Melissa Walters | 2010-11-12 | Causes and organizations As a nation that is at war, the demands of each soldiers lengthy and ongoing deployment can have an adverse effect on the financial stability of our Navy and Marine Corps family members. It is no doubt that many of these families can suffer extensive budget loss and become strained by loans and debts in order to survive while their loves ones fight the Global Terror that is a threat to us each and every day. Our American soldiers are committed to protecting the freedoms we may take for granted, read more
By: Kevin Crockett | 2010-04-04 | News and society The Marine Corps has been operating helicopters since the early 1940's. Their first purpose built gunship was the Bell AH-1 Cobra. The Cobra has been and still is a very effective platform that's posed to stay in service well into this century. read more
By: Phil Miranda | 2010-04-04 | News and society Your son, or daughter come up to you and say...Mom/Dad "I want to join the Marines". As a parent what would be your first reaction? Are you prepared for this? Are they prepared for this? read more
By: Victor Epand | 2010-04-04 | News and society This article is about some units not having money to put patches on the unit uniform and outlines all Navy And Marine Corps awards. read more
By: Joseph Ranos | 2010-04-04 | News and society The United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Team is officially known as The Silent Drill Platoon. They are part of Company A which is tasked to provide support for Joint Service Commitments at the Pentagon and also provide support for the Sunset parade on Tuesday Evenings at the Marine Corps War Memorial as well as The Evening Parade on Friday Evenings. They hail from Marine Barracks, Washington DC, also known affectionately as 8th and I, The Oldest Post In The Corps. read more
By: Brian Gillet | 2011-03-31 | Gifts For over 200 years, the United States Marine Band has been part of the happenings that have shaped the country. In 1798, Congress established the Marine Band and it's the oldest continuously active musical organization in the country. read more
By: Kevin Crockett | 2010-04-03 | Careers Becoming a Marine Corps aviator is not an easy thing to achieve but it is definitely doable. Thousands have come before you and thousands will come after you. It's up to you to grab the bull by the horns and to get the ball rolling. read more
By: xt | 2010-10-08 | Training Mess Dress Examples of officer (left) and enlisted (right) Mess Dress. The Mess Dress Uniform is worn to formal or semi-formal occasions such as Dining ins, the annual Air Force Ball read more
By: Kelley Moore | 2010-04-03 | Leadership Leadership principles are general rules that have guided the conduct and actions of successful leaders of the past. Are you good enough to be a leader? read more
By: Knight Pierce Hirst | 2011-06-29 | Culture In spite of valuing their independence - the right to be different from each other - Americans are "united" in many ways. read more