Marine Corps hosts 10-day intramural shooting competition

(Featured photo by Cpl. Taylor Morton) CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Marines aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, to include the 12th Marine Corps District and Weapons Field Training Battalion, competed in the Depot Competition-In-Arms Program at Edson Range aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Jan. 29 through Feb. 12. The DCIAP serves as the initial […]

Parent of fallen Hawaii Marine pursuing lawsuit in wake of helicopter crash

(Featured photo courtesy of Cpl. Michael Petersheim, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit) “Due to the fact this aircraft cannot do what it is designed to do (insert troops in forward operating [landing zones] without concrete tarmacs or runways without great risk) our suggestion is to re-purpose this aircraft if they absolutely have to use it or […]

Marine Corps photo gallery: Pride in standards

Photos courtesy of Business Insider America’s military is known for its high standards — but of all the sister service branches, the Marine Corps take perfection to another level. And maintaining that excellence has been no small feat, considering the Corps has served a role in every conflict in US history. That’s because the Marines operate […]

The gear of Marine Raiders from WWII

Article courtesy of Scott Witner (loadoutroom.com) The only things those people have that you don’t is guts. Do you wanna live forever? — Col Merritt A. “Red Mike” Edson The Marine Raiders were established to operate behind enemy lines during World War II. They specialized in amphibious warfare in the cover of darkness. The Raider concept was […]

Tips for hiring a military veteran

By Ray Penny Jr., former USMC Captain Like almost any jarhead, I wear my Marine Corps service proudly on my sleeve. Frequently, people stop to thank me for my service. I don’t mind it (except for the odd time when someone wants to know whether I killed someone). I usually try to quip back with something […]

Marine Corps Wounded Warriors set for sports action

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, California — The 6th annual Marine Corps Trials, hosted by the Marine Corps Wounded Warrior Regiment, will take place at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 2-9. The Marine Corps Trials is an 8-sport adaptive sports invitational involving more than 200 wounded, ill, or injured Marines, sailors, veterans, and […]

Iwo Jima Marine involved with Mt. Suribachi flag dies

The Marine who led the charge up Mount Suribachi to place the first American flag over Iwo Jima in World War II died last week. First Lt. John Wells died Thursday at the age of 94 at a rehabilitation center in Arvada, Colorado, local ABC affiliate Denver 7 reported. Wells was awarded the Navy Cross, Bronze […]

What you should know about hearing loss in the Marine Corps

Hearing loss remains a significant threat to Marines, both during and after their military careers. In January, leaders in hearing conservation from across the Defense Department met for a focus group aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, to attack the issue. They reviewed technologies, policies and how to get the word out to Marines. “Noise-induced hearing […]