Marine Corps

How to clean your rifle like a Marine

“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 […]

The Pic of the Day: Marines practice welding techniques

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.

The Video of the Week: Special Operations Marines

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.

The Pic of the Day: That’s a lot of brass

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 […]

This Marine Corps veteran’s artwork will blow your mind

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 […]

Less pull-ups, more intellect: The new approach to Special Operations recruitment

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 […]

MARSOC is getting a new commander, here is what you need to know

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. […]

Spec Ops Q&A: Former operator trekking coast to coast in support of MARSOC 3

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 […]

Before the Marine Raider community had a name, they had a flag

“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. […]

Semper Fi? Marine Corps leadership disappears when warfighters need them most

Semper Fidelis. Latin for “always faithful.” It symbolizes the lifelong commitment held by every Marine for the Corps and America, a promise reciprocated by the Corps to all Marines. That is what the Marine Corps advertises. The unfortunate reality for numerous warfighters, particularly from Marine Corps Special Operations units such as MARSOC (Marine Forces Special […]

The Pic of the Day: Marines FARPing their helicopters

Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 466 and Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369 conduct forward arming and refueling point training, at Ie Shima Okinawa, Japan, April 29, 2020. The FARP is designed to provide fuel and ordinance necessary for highly mobile and flexible helicopter and fixed-wing operations.