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Today, Lt. Gen. Martin L. Brandtner was laid to rest in Fernley, Nevada.
Brandtner was awarded two Navy Crosses within eight days of each other during the Vietnam War. He retired from the Marine Corps in 1993 after 33 years of service, and two years as Director for Operations for the Joint Staff.
Semper Fidelis, Sir.
There's No Place Like Home
VMA-542 Marines return home after a six month deployment. Semper Fi, Marines!
Welcome home, VMA-542 Marines! A portion of Marine Attack Squadron 542, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, returned to Marine Corps Air Station... Cherry Point from their deployment with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, Jan. 16, 2017. The Marines had been deployed since June 2016.
See MoreThe Marines have landed.
U.S. Marines from II Marine Expeditionary Force arrive in Norway to begin their six-month deployment.
This is what #SendTheMarines looks like! We are excited to be on the ground in Norway and look forward to working with our Norwegian Allies!
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Marines with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting battle the heat.
This month, Marines from II Marine Expeditionary Force operating in U.S. Marine Forces Europe and Africa will begin a rotational force in Norway.
During Exercise Cold Response 2016, Marines were in Norway training with their army in preparation for the upcoming move.
Stay tuned to see the new Marine rotational force arrive in Norway next week. Any Clime, Any Place.
#SendTheMarines
Recruits at MCRD PARRIS ISLAND, SC - OFFICIAL PAGE go through Basic Warrior Training, a 48-hour training evolution that covers land navigation, improvised explosive device, and fire and movement.
Fight or flight...why not both?
Marine Aviation Weapons & Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) highlight the six functions of Marine Corps Aviation.
Full Video: https://youtu.be/8NqWAN1Tncw
Go Down in Flames
Marines with MARFORRES take cover as a fence charge is detonated during exercise Nordic Frost at Camp Ethan Allen Training Site in Jericho, Vt., Jan. 7. 2017. The Marines were evaluated on their ability to successfully operate demolitions in a demanding cold-weather environment.
(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Melissa Martens)
Today, the Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus recognized four Marines and one Sailor for their actions during the Global War on Terrorism at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point.
Staff Sgt. Michael Mendoza received a Navy Cross, and Master Sgt. Steven Davis, HM1 Michael Atkinson, Sgt. Nicholas Brandau and Sgt. Edward Huth were each awarded a Silver Star.
"We recognize these individuals for their outstanding actions in the face of incredible danger...you are the lifeblood, the l...egacy, and the history that is the United States Marine Corps." — Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus
(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jered T. Stone)
You voted and this week's Top Shot comes from Lance Cpl. Zachery C. Laning with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit
He captured Marines attached to U.S. Marine Forces Europe and Africa fire their M777 Lightweight 155 mm howitzer.
The Pride of the Pacific take their skills to Djibouti, Africa during Exercise Alligator Dagger.
There is pride in every Marine for what we do, for how we serve this Nation.
Get a glimpse of your Marines training to ensure victory regardless of the task. Th...e Makin Island ARG/11th MEU conducted Exercise Alligator Dagger in and off the coast of Djibouti, Africa, December 2016. They continue their deployment in U.S. Central Command.
See MoreHelp select the "Corps Top Shot" by liking, commenting on or sharing your favorite image. The image with the most combined hits by the end of the day will be crowned as our photo of the week.
Marines are always on duty.
Four III MEF Marines were awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for their heroic actions on New Years Eve outside of Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan.
