Marine Corps

One Time at Band Camp, Marine Corps Style

One time at Marine Band Camp a 70-year-old Hispanic lady put her hands down my Dress Blues pants while I was on the march… But more about that later.

Marines Put Assault Amphibious Vehicles Back in the Water for the First Time Since One Sank and Killed Nine Servicemembers

The Marine Corps put an assault amphibious vehicle (AAV) back in the water this week for the first time since one sank last summer, killing nine service members, Marine Corps officials told Insider Thursday. Last July, an AAV assigned to Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, part of the 15th Marine Expeditionary […]

Nearly 40% of Marines Have So Far Declined to Receive a Vaccine to Protect Against the Coronavirus

A surprisingly high percentage of Marines have declined to receive the coronavirus vaccine. But this could be due to a number of reasons.

Battles of Iwo Jima and Okinawa Made US Reconsider Invasion of Japan

The fighting on Iwo Jima and Okinawa gave American planners a glimpse of what almost certainly awaited them in mainland Japan.

Steve McQueen, Marine, Actor, and Icon

Today is Steve McQueen’s birthday. The legendary actor played in numerous roles that mirrored his childhood and experience in the Marines.

Mozambique Turns to Green Berets After Russians Fail Against al-Shabaab

“U.S. SOF… will support Mozambique’s efforts to prevent the spread of terrorism and violent extremism,” the US embassy said.

The Delivery of an F-35C Engine to USS Vinson Is a BIG DEAL

For the first time, an F-35C engine has been delivered to an aircraft carrier. This can be a game-changer for the aircraft’s capabilities.

February 23, 1945, Marines Raise the Flag on Mount Suribachi

On February 23, 1945, one of the most iconic pictures in military history was taken when the Marines raised the U.S. flag on Mount Suribachi, Iwo Jima.