Posts Tagged ‘Marine Corps history’
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Marines Corpswide are Hitting the Books
Marines have always taken pride in their rich history and the valor of Marines who have come before them. The acts of legendary figures like Dan Daly, Chesty Puller and John Ripley have inspired Marines [Read more...]
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2012 Year in Photos
The year 2012 marked an important one in Marine Corps history. The Marine Corps returned to its amphibious roots with an emphasis on the Pacific. The Corps put troops on the ground in Australia and [Read more...]
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Legendary Marine Corps Leader
In the United States, Veterans Day pays homage to service men and women of the nation’s military, those who currently wear the uniform and those who came before. The day, which first garnered national prominence [Read more...]
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Generations of Marines Connect Through the Eagle, Globe and Anchor
It 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 [Read more...]
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Marines of Honor (A look at the Corps and the Medal of Honor)
On July 10, 1863, Cpl. John F. Mackie became the first Marine to receive the Medal of Honor. The Medal of Honor, which is the highest U.S. military award for bravery, has been awarded 298 [Read more...]