Marine Aviation
100 Years of Aerial Support
The achievements of Marine Aviation since 1912 remind us of a legacy of valor that continues today.
Marine Aviation
Toward Chaos
Responding Quickly and Decisively
Where chaos looms, the Few emerge. Marines move toward the sounds of tyranny, injustice and despair—with the courage and resolve to silence them.
Toward Chaos
Your Impact
A DIFFERENCE THE WORLD WILL NOTICE
Standing up against tyranny and injustice are Marines: elite warriors who courageously and honorably face down the threats of our time.
Your Impact
Recruit Training
12 Weeks
This is the ultimate proving ground for those who are driven by purpose, guided by values and aspire to earn the title reserved only for the Few.
Recruit Training
How To Prepare
PHYSICAL FITNESS STANDARDS
Those who aspire to become Marines must first pass the Initial Strength Test (IST), and all Marines are required to pass an annual Physical Fitness Test (PFT) and Combat Fitness Test (CFT). This information will help you prepare for all three.
How To Prepare
Service Options
Enlisted and Officer
Active or Reserve, enlisted or officer, as one of the Few, you will forever be known by the title you earn: United States Marine.
Service Options
Montford Point
Marines
A LEGACY OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE
Once the Marines minted at Montford Point were given the chance to prove themselves, it became impossible to deny that African-Americans were capable and deserving of the title "Marine."
Montford Point Marines
Aviation
Marine Aviation's ability to deploy rapidly and take off and land from makeshift airfields is one of its distinctions. Because of this, there isn't a force more capable of responding quickly in any environment around the world than the MAGTF.
Aircraft
The complementary integration of fixed-wing, rotary-wing, tilt-rotor and unmanned aircraft equips Marines with multiple capabilities to engage on any terrain on earth.
AVIATION COMBAT ELEMENT
One way to ensure victory on the ground is with dominance in the air. Marines achieve success through the air by maintaining and employing their own aircraft in support of the MAGTF's mission.
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3/7 and FET help educate local children - News
The Female Engagement Team and 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment has been conducting shuras or community gatherings in order to help the local population outside of Forward Operating Base Jackson, Afghanistan.
Master Sergeant James Clark, a profound patriot - News
Master Sergeant James Clark marked the 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11, terror attacks in a special way – he signed on for three more years of service in the Marine Corps.
Pendleton warriors compete during the Tactical Athlete Challenge - News
Warriors gathered at Camp Pendleton's Paige Fieldhouse to compete in the Tactical Athlete Challenge, Aug. 28.
Corporals Leadership Course: History and Tradition - News
At 23, serving as a squad leader during a fight against enemy forces in Iraq 2004, Cpl Jason Dunham led his squad into an engagement, then stopped to search seven Iraqi vehicles attempting to depart the area.
The Art of Military Bearing - News
Marines put a lot of stock in bearing. One of the 14 Marine Corps Leadership Traits is defined as: "The way you conduct or carry yourself. Your manner should reflect alertness, competence, confidence, and control."
1/1 Weapons, brothers in arms with ANA - News
On the edge of Trek Nawa, an area between the Nawa and Marjah districts, stands a small patrol base where Marines and Afghan National Army soldiers come together and work side by side.
From Virginia to Afghanistan, Marine develops his own legacy - News
The Marine Corps is filled with stories of young men and women looking for something different. They are brought together by a bond from the day they receive their Eagle, Globe and Anchor and officially earn the title of United States Marine.
Marine Corps shooting teams: Competition breeds excellence (Part 2) - News
MARINE CORPS BASE Quantico, VA. (September 3, 2012) — The majority of the team's competitions occur midyear, between April and August. They compete in inter-service competitions such as the Army inter-service pistol competition at Fort Benning, Ga., and the rifle inter-service match at MCB Quantico.
Marine Corps shooting teams: Competition breeds excellence (Part 1) - News
MARINE CORPS BASE Quantico, VA. (September 3, 2012) — A Marine stares through the rifle combat optic of his weapon at a target just 200 yards away. His finger rests lightly on the trigger as he breathes in slowly and steadily.