Read About Four Legends In The Legendary History Of The Marine Corps
The US Marine Corps has witnessed a lot of legends since they were founded on November 10, 1775. Here are some of our Leatherneck heroes:
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The King Stallion: Meet the USMC’s First CH-53K Unit
The Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461 has been redesignated as the first to use the world’s most powerful helicopter, the CH-53K Super Stallion.
Top 15 Full Metal Jacket Quotes
Despite its increasingly dark nature, “Full Metal Jacket” is one of the funniest and most quotable movies. And these are its best quotes.
The 81mm Mortar – The David of Modern Warfare
The 81mm mortar is a key indirect fire weapon, offering versatile, high-impact rounds for U.S. infantry with impressive precision and range.
Profile of Marine Corps Gulf War Vet John Skopick, State Farm Agent
Skopick is a Marine, A Gulf War veteran, husband, and successful businessman. The secret to his success? Becoming an agent for State Farm.
Black mold, gas leaks, and vermin: The tragedy of military housing
Government-provided housing is one of the many incentives young men and women receive for joining the U.S. military. I’ve seen base housing at Fort Benning which looked pretty similar to my old college dorm room, and I’ve observed exquisitely-manicured lawns and historically-preserved homes at Jackson Barracks in New Orleans’ Lower Ninth Ward. Where military personnel […]
Okinawa residents oppose plan to expand US Marine Corps’ presence on the island
Residents of Okinawa, Japan, recently voted overwhelmingly against plans to expand an existing U.S. military base on the island. Nearly half of all registered voters turned out for the balloting on Sunday, and nearly 75% of those voters stated they were opposed to building additional runways for U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) aircraft at Camp Schwab […]
Picture of the Day: AH-1Z Viper Helicopter Hovers During a Pre-flight Inspection
Marines hover over the flight line in an AH-1Z Viper helicopter during a pre-flight inspection at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 12, 2018. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon
US Department of Defense Memo Stops Use and Purchases of Commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)
The US military has been using ‘off the shelf’ commercial aerial vehicles more and more recently. A recent Department of Defense memo citing cyber-security concerns has put a stop to all new purchases and utilization of these drones. Many of these units are manufactured in China. Memo: SUBJECT: (U/FOUO) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Systems Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities (U/FOUO) […]
Breaking: US Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier Crashes in Djibouti
A U.S. Marine Corp pilot ejected before his AV-8B Harrier jet crashed in Djibouti on Tuesday. Officials told Fox News the pilot was currently in stable condition and being treated in a U.S. military facility. Officials said the jet was flying in support of a training exercise with the U.S. Central Command. There are roughly […]
Marines select rifle-mounted laser rangefinder
The Marine Corps has selected a small compact laser rangefinder that can be affixed to a rifle, boosting the lethality and capabilities of Marine infantry squads. Marine Corps Times reported early last year that the Corps was in search of a new tech that could enhance Marine infantry squads by allowing squad leaders to call […]
Here are the 5 best Marine Corps pics of 2017
The United States Marine Corps’ claim to fame has always been amphibious operations, but throughout nearly two decades of combat operations in the Global War on Terror, the Marines’ responsibilities have grown to absorb nearly every facet of war fighting. Born in a bar, the Marine Corps was founded in Philadelphia’s Tun Tavern on 10 […]
