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2nd Marine Division celebrates Corps’ 237th Birthday
Story by Cpl. Jeff Drew | 2nd Marine Division | Date: 11.09.2012Fully clad in their finest dress blue uniforms, Officers and staff noncommissioned officers with 2nd Marine Division gathered at the Goettge Field House to celebrate the Marine Corps’ 237th Birthday, Nov. 8. ... Read More
USS Rushmore celebrates 237th Marine Corps Birthday
Story by Cpl. Timothy Childers | 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit | Date: 11.08.2012Normally during the most important of Marine Corps celebrations, Marines would be looking sharp in their dress blue uniforms and seated at tables in a ballroom. Things were done differently during this... Read More
One simple gesture embodies Marine Corps history, tradition, brotherhood
Story by Cpl. Timothy Lenzo | Regional Command Southwest | Date: 11.07.2012It is the defining moment during boot camp, and I remember it well. Tired, dirty and sweaty after the Crucible, the final test before recruits earn the title United States Marine, I marched back realizing weeks... Read More
New Navy Chiefs step into role of senior expert, leader
Story by Sgt. Jacob Harrer | 1st Marine Division | Date: 09.24.2012A graduating class of chief petty officers stand at attention after being pinned with the anchor rank insignia by friends and family. Each chief wears a tan combination cover that was placed on his head by a... Read More
The joys of Chuseok
Courtesy Story | 2nd Infantry Division | Date: 09.10.2012Chuseok is a major Korean holiday, similar to the American thanksgiving. It is an ancient tradition with deep cultural roots and holds a place of real significance for the Korean people. Beginning on Aug. 15 of... Read More
