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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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
Steve Pless MOH Rescue Mission RVN 1967
Major Stephen W. Pless, a Medal of Honor recipient and Vietnam War hero, was born on September…
Michael McMahon, HMR-161, Korea, Combat Photographer
Michael McMahon served with HMR 161 in Korea from mid 1951 till late 1953. He was a…
President Jimmy Carter and the Marines: A Legacy of Service and Sacrifice
Former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away today at the age of 100, leaves behind a complex…
The Marine Who Voiced Bambi: Donnie Dunagan
In the annals of Hollywood and military history, few names stand out quite like Donnie Dunagan. Born…
The Beirut Bombing of 1983
The Beirut Bombing of 1983 is a day of solemn remembrance for the Marine Corps and for…
Top 5 Things Marines Love About the Other Branches (Sort Of)
The Marine Corps has a long-standing tradition of giving the other branches a hard time. But deep…
Marine Toys for Tots Foundation
The holiday season is a time for giving, and there’s no better way to spread joy than…
The Battle of the Somme: A War of Inches and Unimaginable Losses
The Battle of the Somme, fought from July 1 to November 18, 1916, remains one of the…
5 Things Veterans Think About on Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a time for reflection, and for veterans, it carries a deeper meaning. Here’s what many…
What an IED Explosion Looks Like
Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) were one of the deadliest threats during the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. In…
To truly understand a Military Veteran, you need to know:
To truly understand a Military Veteran, you need to know: We left home as teenagers or young…
What Makes The Grass Grow?
As Marines, the phrase “What makes the grass grow?” sparks an instinctive response: “Blood, blood, blood!” It’s…
The Battle of Tarawa
In the annals of Marine Corps history, few battles exemplify the brutal reality of “embracing the suck”…
Recreating Smiley’s Iconic Iwakuni Soup Soba
In 1982, one of the best parts of being stationed at the Marine Corps Air Station in…
The Tradition of the Marine Corps Birthday
The Tradition of the Marine Corps Birthday, A Global Celebration of Brotherhood and Legacy Photo: Tun Tavern,…
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