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Roasting the Navy Is Tradition, but Corpsmen Are Untouchable
The relationship between Marines and their Navy Corpsmen, affectionately known as “Doc,” is one of the most…
Semper Fi from the Sky: Marine Aircrew and Infantry in Vietnam
The relationship between Marine helicopter crews and infantry in Vietnam was forged in the crucible of combat,…
Marine Corps Boot Camp Attrition Rates and Reasons Behind Them
Marine Corps boot camp is notorious for its rigorous training and high standards, and these factors contribute…
An Army officer sums up what makes Marines different
By Col. Daniel F. Bolger, USA (Excerpt from DEATH GROUND: TODAY’S AMERICAN INFANTRY IN BATTLE) What makes…
Bea Arthur, Hunter College, and the First Women Marines
When we think of Marines, we often picture the sun, bleached sand of Parris Island or the…
From The Journals of Resupply Magazine
I’m writing this now before the few memory banks I have left slowly turn the ones I…
3/5 transferred to 1st MPs Danang Airbase Dec. 1966
At the end of 1966 I transferred from 3/5 to 1st MPs at Danang Airbase. The CO…
The Skipper Wants To See Ya
Do you remember the last time the Skipper requested you front and center yourself in his presence…
Zulu Company: Marines on the Perimeter
During the turbulent years of the Vietnam War, the U.S. Marines were not only called to engage…
My Momma Didn’t Tell Me to Bring More
When my Momma sent me off to the Vietnam camp-o-ree with a few other MAG-36 folks during…
Third Battalion Fifth Marines 1966 Vietnam
I have always regarded my 1966-67 Viet Nam combat tour with the Marine Corps as a remarkable…
Boarding Pass Please
Recent budget hearings in Washington have led some to believe changes must be made in the Defense…
Protocols and Sacrifice: The CH-46 Tragedy of 1999
On a seemingly routine training day in December 1999, a Marine Corps training exercise turned into a…
BLT 3/5 1966 Landing Zone Levity (Humor in Uniform)
If it wasn’t for flashbacks, I’d have no memories at all. The message being passed down the…
If you’re Calling the Sergeant Major
In an effort to make better use of Marines’ time instead of answering phone calls, squadrons have…
The USMC UH-34D’s Last Flight Operations in Vietnam
From the late 1950s until the CH-46 entered service in 1965, the UH-34 operated as the mainstay…
Poll: Why did you join the Corps?
The results are in, the poll has closed, but the voices behind each vote still echo with…
Need Your Help: CH-46 Crash in A Shau Valley 03-MAR-1967
Marines, Corpsmen, & Others, I’m assisting Jack Kull, HISTORIAN/Contractor for SNA International, working MACVSOG losses for the…
Rediscovering My 1982 FNG Jackets
When I was in Iwakuni in 1982, I had a couple “FNG” jackets made up. Found them…
Remembering an extended 1966 3/5 Vietnam operation
I sheathed my ka-bar after winning a territorial battle with a scorpion for a foxhole that was…
It’s Our Code
On 30 August 2006, Marine Col. F. Brooke Nihart, at 87 years of age, executed his orders…
Goodbye Hair, Hello Corps: A Buzz Cut Memoir
There are few experiences that mark a transformation like the moment every boot-ass recruit steps off the…
The Story of Emmylou Harris’ Father, A Marine’s Marine
Some men live their lives as if they were forged from something stronger than the rest of…
Inside the Psychological Transformation of Marine Recruits
Marine Corps boot camp is one of the most grueling and transformative experiences a recruit can go…
The Crayon Joke: Just Another Battle We Win
You’ve heard it. I’ve heard it. Every Marine has heard it. “Marines eat crayons.” It’s the go-to…
You Are Stronger Than the Darkness
You’ve been through hell before. Maybe in a combat zone, maybe in your own head. Maybe both….
The One-Eyed Ugly Angel, A True Marine Corps Legend
Post Image: Christmas 1967, Khe Sanh, Celebrated Ugly Angels style! By Elaine Zimmer Davis, www.BringingJerryHome.com An upside…
Dream Sequence: Where Antiques Find Their Forever Homes
As a father, nothing brings me more joy than watching my children pursue their passions. Today, I…
Marine Corps Movies
The United States Marine Corps has been immortalized in film for decades, with stories of heroism, sacrifice,…
50 Unwritten Rules Every Marine Lives By
50 Unwritten Rules Every Marine Lives By: The Complete Guide to Surviving The Suck Look, we all…
USMC MOS Designations 1960-2000
USMC MOS List from the 1960-2000 Era USMC MOS Designations 0100 Basic Administrative Marine 0101 Basic Personnel…
Every Marine a Rifleman: Warriors First, Specialists Second
The Marine Corps principle of “Every Marine a Rifleman” isn’t a marketing slogan. It’s a fundamental combat…
Gas Chamber: No Mask, No Mercy
There are certain memories from Marine Corps boot camp that stay with you forever. The first time…
You Might Be a Marine If…
Marines aren’t just a breed apart, we’re practically our own species, forged by chaos, fueled by grit,…
Poll: Best Marine Corps Air Station
We’d love to hear from all Marines, past and present, about your favorite Marine Corps Air Station!…
The Purple Foxes’ Calling Card
The Purple Foxes’ Calling Card: A Small Token of Extraordinary Service In the chaos and complexity of…
The Lucky Bros’ Promise: Never Forgetting Jimmy Moriarty
Marines, Corpsmen, & Others, I want to share a really special video with you. It’s from my…
Steve Pless MOH Rescue Mission RVN 1967
Major Stephen W. Pless, a Medal of Honor recipient and Vietnam War hero, was born on September…
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