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A black-and-white photo of a soldier sitting on a wooden post in a grassy area. He is wearing a military uniform with rolled-up sleeves, a hat, and ammunition belts across his chest. The soldier is smoking a cigarette and has a canteen and a rolled-up item attached to his belt. Behind him, there is a tarp covering some equipment or supplies, with dense foliage in the background.

This could be the origin of the ‘lucky cigarette’

Jack Lowe terminally ill honorary marine with EGA.

This terminally ill high schooler was designated an Honorary Marine

By Miguel Ortiz

marine corps aviation

This might be the most important moment in Marine Corps aviation

By Jessica Evans

garrison veteran

5 reasons to remember the garrison veteran, especially on Veterans Day

By Uncle Walkie

Marines marching on marine corps birthday.

5 interesting facts about the Marine Corps birthday

By Tim Kirkpatrick

marine corps birthday

Today in military history: Birth of the Marine Corps

marine corps birthday run

It’s the Marine Corps birthday – just ask any Marine!

By Jessica Evans

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40 years after the bombing of Marine Barracks in Beirut, this veteran remembers

By Uncle Walkie

An older retired sailor stands next to a younger sailor in uniform.

8 reasons why everyone knows you were in the military

By Blake Stilwell

marine corps uniforms

Everything to know about Marine uniforms

By Jessica Evans

A dramatic naval battle scene on a wooden ship with sailors and soldiers engaged in close combat. The central figure, dressed in white, is wielding a sword and appears to be fighting an opponent in a turban. Several men are grappling, shooting pistols, or brandishing weapons. A red flag with a crescent moon and star is prominently displayed on a mast. The background shows other ships with sails and a distant fortress or city under a cloudy sky. The scene is intense and chaotic, capturing the heat of battle.

This raid was one of the America’s first overseas military operations

By Stephen Carlson

what makes Marine scout snipers so deadly

This is what makes Marine scout snipers so deadly

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6 tips from a Marine infantryman to prepare yourself for boot camp

military life hacks

7 key military life hacks that matter in civilian life

Marine infantrymen

17 photos that show how high schoolers are turned into badass Marine infantrymen

differences between army and marine corps infantry

5 differences between Army and Marine Corps infantry

combat deployment

7 things troops did on deployment are totally proud of

By Tim Kirkpatrick

A group of military personnel in camouflage pants and olive green shirts running together on a dirt road at night, with one person holding a long wooden stick. The background shows dimly lit structures and streetlights under a dark blue sky.

7 reasons ‘Enlisted Service Member’ is actually the worst job

The one thing a grunt must not do

By Uncle Walkie

continental marine corps

A tiny Marine Corps’ big successes in the Revolution

necktie origins

The military origins of the necktie

By Miguel Ortiz

security forces

The Marine Corps’ Security Force Regiment is an old hand at special ops

By Harold C. Hutchison

Why deadly wounds aren’t treated first in combat

By Tim Kirkpatrick

4 missions of the military working dog

This MOH recipient reenlisted to avenge his brother’s death

This MOH recipient reenlisted to avenge his brother’s death

By Jessica Evans

world war i heroes

Our forgotten heroes: Why don’t we talk about World War I?

By Jessica Manfre

A group of uniformed military personnel standing indoors in a large, ornate room with tall columns and chandeliers. Five individuals in the front row hold a large white banner with bold black letters reading "WE WILL NEVER FORGET." The group appears solemn and attentive.

My 9/11 story: A Naval Academy plebe on guard

By Chase Millsap

tip of the spear military units

Top military units and assets that define ‘the tip of the spear’

How reconnaissance makes or breaks a military invasion

first firefight

6 questions you asked yourself after your first firefight

By Tim Kirkpatrick

This is why deployed Marines don’t eat Charms candy

By Blake Stilwell

marine raiders vs recon

3 key differences between Recon Marines and Marine Raiders

By Tim Kirkpatrick

marines in vietnam

Beware of the 19-year-old pissed off Marine

By Orvelin Valle

Black and white portrait of a middle-aged man in a military uniform and cap, featuring four stars on the shoulders and cap, indicating a high-ranking officer. The man has a composed expression and is looking slightly to the side.

How one of America’s saltiest Marines wanted to handle the Vietnam War

How a Marine vet killed his stepfather with an atomic wedgie

battle of najaf tank

The Marine Corps’ forgotten battle in Iraq

By Jessica Evans

marine corps hymn

These are the battles mentioned in the Marine Corps Hymn

By Blake Stilwell

Operation Prairie

Today in military history: Marines launch Operation Prairie in Vietnam

Aerial view of a naval shipyard with multiple large military ships docked, including three aircraft carriers and several smaller warships. The shipyard features piers, industrial buildings, and storage tanks, with a residential area and forested land visible in the background. The water is calm and dark, and there is a floating barrier in the water near the ships.

Your ultimate CONUS duty station wish list

By Jessica Evans

A soldier in full combat gear, including a helmet, sunglasses, and tactical vest, is standing and shouting while holding a rifle. Other soldiers are positioned in a trench or dugout area in a dry, rocky, desert-like environment. Military equipment, including a radio or communication device, is visible on the ground near the soldiers. The background shows sparse vegetation and a barren landscape.

5 reasons your leaders are hard on you

By Uncle Walkie

The 7 universally important things to know before any boot camp

By Blake Stilwell

rich brown book

Book Review: Marine vet Rich Brown’s ‘On Violence and Varietals: Confessions of a Savage Somm’

By Nick Coffman

A Marine’s approach to organizational conflict

By Uncle Walkie

This is what makes a ‘FiSTer’ so deadly

5 times Marines came to the rescue while off duty

By Uncle Walkie

Why flares are the first line of defense for military aircraft in flight

5 famous times senior enlisted told officers to shove it

marines alien invasion

5 reasons why US Marines could easily destroy an alien invasion

ronnie simpson global solo challenge

Combat-wounded Marine to sail around the world in Global Solo Challenge

By Jessica Manfre

vietnam war helmet

Why troops in Vietnam could write on their helmets

By Blake Stilwell

5 things you didn’t know about the Battle of Belleau Wood

By Tim Kirkpatrick

life saving skills

3 life saving skills still worth practicing as a civilian

things veterans do

4 things veterans do that are actually very common everywhere but the United States

6 things platoon medics absolutely hate

By Tim Kirkpatrick

major fred galvin a few bad men

A conversation with Major Fred Galvin: Modern Marine Raider pioneer and author of ‘A Few Bad Men’

By Nick Coffman

look like a marine ega

How Marines spot each other in the wild

By Uncle Walkie

Today in military history: Bonus Army marches on Washington to demand veteran pay

la fleet week habitat for heroes

Sailors and Marines are teaming up with Habitat for Humanity for LA Fleet Week 2023

By Miguel Ortiz

6 weird laws unique to the US military

6 weird laws unique to the US military

4 ways troops kill time while in a fighting hole

4 ways troops kill time while in a fighting hole

By Tim Kirkpatrick

marine french fourragere

This is why certain Marine units can wear the French Fourragere

6 reasons why working with a foreign military can suck

6 reasons why working with a foreign military can suck

That time Jim Webb killed a guy who threw a grenade at him

That time Jim Webb killed a guy who threw a grenade at him

By Blake Stilwell

fighter pilot dogfight training

7 thoughts a fighter pilot has during a dogfight