Osprey Aircraft Crash: Three Marines Killed in Australian Training Exercise Identified
Tragedy strikes: Osprey crash claims 3 Marines during Australian training exercise. Heartfelt condolences reverberate through military community.
Marine Corps
The Pentagon’s Leadership Crisis: Abortion Policy Standoff Leaves Military Branches Without Leaders
Senator Tuberville’s abortion policy protest leaves the Pentagon in uncharted territory with three military branches lacking confirmed leaders.
Lions Led by Political Lambs: Why an Absence of Military Leaders is an Invitation for Enemies
When the going gets weird in the dim-lit corridors of the Pentagon, where empty frames hang like ghastly reminders and leadership is MIA, we’re not just letting ourselves down but ringing the dinner bell for those who wish to dine on our vulnerabilities
Pic of the Day: Mad Dog in Iraq
Who is this kindly looking older gentlemen between these two strapping young lads?
A Haven Amidst Chaos: Vietnam Refugees Find Hope at Camp Pendleton’s ‘Tent City’ in 1975
In the chaotic aftermath of the Fall of Saigon in 1975, Camp Pendleton became a temporary haven for thousands of refugees.
Gilliam and Goggins Reflect on the Value of Ranger School for Navy SEALs
Discover the remarkable journeys of Jonathan Gilliam and David Goggins as they navigate the challenging terrain of Ranger School, forging leadership, resilience, and inter-service bonds in the pursuit of excellence.
Lee Marvin’s WWII Service: An Unforgettable Chapter in a Hollywood Legend’s Life
Before the Hollywood bright lights, Lee Marvin duked it out on the World War II battlefield. Read more about it here.
Redefining US Military Strategy: A Return to Conventional War Fighting
Whereas America excels at war fighting, mass weapons production for allies, and crisis response, we still need nation-building and a positive way out of perpetual wars. The United States must unlearn foreign policy blunders from unconventional wars and relearn its top-tier strategies on conventional wars to combat new rising threats.
Pic of the Day: Fire Team Maneuver Rehearsal
Fireteam level training allows Marines to refine small-unit tactics, developing proficiency at the lowest level before executing combined arms-training.
Pic of the Day: SHINKA
SHINKA is a bilateral Exercise with the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force that exemplifies a shared commitment to realistic training that produces lethal, ready, and adaptable forces capable of decentralized operations across a wide range of missions.
Battle of Chosin Reservoir: Where More Causalities Were Sustained From Frostbite Than Combat
Marines at the Chosin Reservoir found themselves surrounded and outnumbered by over 100,000 Chinese soldiers five months into the Korean War.
The Pic of the Day: Hand-to-Hand Combat Training
Marines who are eligible for reenlistment have demonstrated the highest standards of leadership, professional competence, and personal behavior required to maintain the prestige and quality standards of the Marine Corps.
