If you do not know who Major James Capers is, I highly recommend that you learn about this great American and highly-decorated war hero. Capers was born in Bishopville, South Carolina in the Jim Crowe south. During the Vietnam War, just three generations removed from slavery, he became the first African American to receive a […]
Lance Cpl. Chesty XV, the Marine Corps mascot, participates in an evening parade at Marine Barracks Washington in Washington, D.C., July 17, 2020. The mascot has been named after the legendary Lieutenant General Chesty Puller, who received an astounding five Navy Crosses and one Army Distinguished Service Cross during his lengthy career that spanned 3 […]
Senior Pentagon leaders have been involved in flagrant scandals for decades. Despite several reform efforts, including the Freedom Of Information Act of 1967 and pressure from Congress to allow the public access to records of any federal agency, the Pentagon is repeatedly ignoring requests for unclassified information in order to protect senior military leaders from […]
“The deadliest weapon in the world is a Marine and his rifle,” General John Pershing, U.S. Army. No matter what their MOS is, every Marine is a rifleman. They are all trained to effectively engage targets out to 500 meters, perform basic battlefield maneuvers, and professionally maintain the standard-issue service rifle. This is one of […]
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jarred Bramlett, a metal worker with Logistics Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, practices welding techniques on Robertson Barracks, NT, Australia, July 2, 2020. Marines continue training during the preparation period to improve military occupational specialty proficiency for future MRF-D exercises.
Activated in 2006, the Marine Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC) is the latest addition to the formidable Special Operations arsenal of the United States. Operating in small teams (12-14 operators), Marine Raiders are the tip of the spear of the Marine Corps.
U.S. Marines with 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group and Bravo Battery, 1st Battalion, 10th Marines, fire M240B medium machine guns at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, June 24, 2020. Marines with 5th ANGLICO and Bravo Battery, 1st Battalion, 10th Marines, conducted firing drills with the M240B medium machine gun […]
Editor’s note: All content in this article is courtesy of USMC veteran, EMT, and artist Ben Cantwell. Please consider supporting him and the causes he is creating art in support of. What Does Lady Justice of Marine Raiders Represent? She is a warrior, but she is still Lady Justice. She does not require a helmet […]
It is no secret that Special Operations Command (SOCOM) has a growing shortage of operators and is experiencing an ongoing struggle to meet training quotas. In previous articles, I have talked about the manning shortfalls within the Special Operations community and the dwindling number of people that are capable and willing to make it through […]
The MARSOC (Marine Forces Special Operations Command) Communication Strategy and Operations office has confirmed that current MARSOC Commanding General, Major General Daniel Yoo, will be retiring and relinquishing his command during a ceremony currently scheduled for June 26, 2020. MajGen Yoo assumed command of MARSOC, headquartered at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, on August 10, 2018. […]
Editor’s note: This Q&A is with Aaron Vanderbeck, a former Marine Raider and Scout Sniper. Two Marine Raiders and one Navy Special Operations Independent Duty Corpsman, the MARSOC 3 as they are called, are being abandoned by their commanders over charges involving the 2019 death of a contractor and retired Green Beret, Rick Rodriguez. Gunnery […]
“All it takes is all you’ve got.” – Christopher Antonik KIA 11 July 2010 Long before the Raider community had a name, there existed an ethos. Only the men who already had that ethos branded deep within their core were accepted into that fraternity of rough and ready men. There was no coddling or coaxing. […]
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