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U.S. Marine Corps news, history, culture, and the stories of the Few and the Proud.

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Why Marines replaced the SAW with the beloved M27

Why Marines replaced the SAW with the beloved M27

By Harold C. Hutchison

One legendary Marine became a butter bar 3 times

One legendary Marine became a butter bar 3 times

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This is why the Battle of Hue City was so intense

The 8 most iconic Marine Corps recruiting slogans

The 8 most iconic Marine Corps recruiting slogans

4 outstanding things you didn’t know about Dan Daly

4 outstanding things you didn’t know about Dan Daly

By Tim Kirkpatrick

5 problems infantry Marines will understand

5 problems infantry Marines will understand

A U.S. Marine in digital camouflage uniform and cap holds a small black sea turtle hatchling toward the camera. The Marine stands outdoors near a building with windows, with palm trees and greenery in the background. The name "VALENZUELA" is visible on the uniform.

This is what the ‘Eagle, Globe and Anchor’ means to Marines

How the Marines held out against the brutal siege of Khe Sanh

How the Marines held out against the brutal siege of Khe Sanh

By Harold C. Hutchison

Today in military history: Controversial battle for Khe Sanh begins

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5 entrepreneur ideas for Marine veterans

By Uncle Walkie

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Korean War Marine vet and last surviving Apollo 7 astronaut Walter Cunningham dies at 90

By Miguel Ortiz

This is why some Marines wear the ‘French Fourragere,’ and some don’t

This is why some Marines wear the ‘French Fourragere,’ and some don’t

By Tim Kirkpatrick

FedEx founder Frederick W. Smith

These 5 incredible USMC veteran founders created global empires

The origin of the ‘best’ rank in the Marines (Lance Corporal)

The origin of the ‘best’ rank in the Marines (Lance Corporal)

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Bea Arthur was a Marine before starring on Golden Girls

By Bethaney Phillips

These 13 Chesty Puller quotes show why Marines will love and respect him forever

These 13 Chesty Puller quotes show why Marines will love and respect him forever

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5 milestones in a Marine’s first enlistment

By Uncle Walkie

That time Mattis fired a commander in the middle of combat

That time Mattis fired a commander in the middle of combat

By Harold C. Hutchison

5 things you should know about Marine Corps Martial Arts Program

5 things you should know about Marine Corps Martial Arts Program

Toys for Tots celebrates its 75th anniversary

By Miguel Ortiz

The ultra-rare Marine Corps dress uniform accessory you may never see

The ultra-rare Marine Corps dress uniform accessory you may never see

By Blake Stilwell

A soldier in desert camouflage uniform and helmet is lying prone on the ground aiming a rifle. In the background, several other soldiers in similar uniforms are moving forward on a dirt field, and a military tank is visible behind them. The scene appears to be a military training or combat exercise.

3 ways the Marine Corps made the M16 worse, according to its designer

By Miguel Ortiz

5 ways Marines are like ancient Spartans

5 ways Marines are like ancient Spartans

This recruit lost over 100 pounds to join the Marine Corps

By Miguel Ortiz

A black-and-white photo of a pilot standing in front of a military aircraft on a runway. The pilot is wearing a flight suit and cap, holding a helmet with a visor in one hand. A ladder is positioned next to the aircraft. Other planes are visible in the background.

This former Marine was the pioneer behind the Viper, Camaro, GTO, Hummer and more

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Jimmie Howard led the USMC’s most decorated platoon

By Jessica Evans

The complete guide to Marine ranks

By Jessica Evans

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‘Ask a Marine:’ The inspiring story of the first black man on recruitment posters

By Garrett Anderson

A soldier wearing desert camouflage uniform, tactical vest, and helmet with a mounted camera or light, holding a rifle while looking to the side. The background is a sandy, arid environment with some dry vegetation.

Here’s why some Corpsmen are considered Marines, and some aren’t

By Tim Kirkpatrick

Honoring the ‘Chosin Few’ reunion in 2022

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Fierce new book, ‘Surrender,’ is the perfect collection of USMC stories

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This is why the Marine Corps’ success is due to small unit leadership

A military armored vehicle is positioned near a building entrance with a large cloud of smoke or dust billowing out from the doorway. The scene includes numerous overhead power lines and a concrete wall surrounding the entrance. The armored vehicle has mounted equipment and gear on its exterior.

3 lesser-known Marine Corps tanks

By Miguel Ortiz

This sniper crawled nearly 2 miles to kill one enemy general

This sniper crawled nearly 2 miles to kill one enemy general

A black and white photo showing a military landing scene with two armored amphibious vehicles moving from the water onto a sandy, rough terrain beach. In the background, a naval ship marked with the number "1166" is anchored offshore, and a helicopter is flying above the beach area on the right side of the image. The scene appears to depict a coordinated amphibious operation.

Today in military history: Marines launch Operation Deckhouse V

Three men are shown in a black and white photo. Two of them are wearing military dress uniforms and holding guitars, while the third man, dressed in a suit, is speaking to them. They are positioned in front of a curtain, with a microphone stand visible between the two men in uniform.

Former Marine Don Everly of the Everly Brothers passed away at 84

By Miguel Ortiz

Gunnery Sgt. Hathcock hit a target from 2,500 yards away

Gunnery Sgt. Hathcock hit a target from 2,500 yards away

Two black World War II-era fighter planes with white stars and checkered patterns on their tails are attacking a silver Japanese aircraft with red circular markings on its wings and fuselage, causing visible damage and debris in the air. The scene takes place above a body of water under a cloudy sky.

How a Marine Corps pilot downed an enemy airplane with his propeller

Marines stole the spotlight from the National Guard in the LA Riots

Marines stole the spotlight from the National Guard in the LA Riots

By Blake Stilwell

This is why enlisted Marines should wear rank on their sleeves

This is why enlisted Marines should wear rank on their sleeves

By Donald Baker

The raid on Camp Bastion was a bloody first for some Marine aviators

The raid on Camp Bastion was a bloody first for some Marine aviators

By Blake Stilwell

A soldier in desert camouflage uniform and gear is kneeling on sandy terrain, throwing a grenade into the air against a clear sky. The scene is set in a vast, open desert with rippled sand patterns.

The origins and meanings of the terms used to insult Marines

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British troops paid respect to the Marines in the War of 1812 by not burning down their house

By Blake Stilwell

A group of uniformed military personnel in dress uniforms with white gloves and white hats are standing in formation, holding rifles with bayonets attached, performing a synchronized drill or salute.

Watch these videos of the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon perform perfectly

7 unusual USMC slang words every Marine knows

7 unusual USMC slang words every Marine knows

By Uncle Walkie

A black Marine fought for Greek independence after fighting the Barbary War

A black Marine fought for Greek independence after fighting the Barbary War

The 9 most badass unit mottos in the Marine Corps

The 9 most badass unit mottos in the Marine Corps

One of Disney’s most-loved characters came to be a leader of Marines

One of Disney’s most-loved characters came to be a leader of Marines

By Blake Stilwell

The intense rules for the Marines who protected US mail from gangsters

By Blake Stilwell

Legends about the most decorated Marine in US history

Legends about the most decorated Marine in US history

By Zackry Colston

This is how Marine infantrymen prepare for a hike

This is how Marine infantrymen prepare for a hike

A middle-aged man in a dark military dress uniform adorned with multiple medals and ribbons on the left chest. He has short gray hair and is smiling. The background features a blurred American flag. The image is framed by a textured, vintage-style American flag design on both sides.

Decorated war hero Justin Constantine dies; a nation mourns

By Jessica Manfre

This Marine recruiter scaled a tree at 2 a.m. to save a man’s life

This Marine recruiter scaled a tree at 2 a.m. to save a man’s life

Watch UFC fighters get stomped by Marine Corps martial arts experts

Watch UFC fighters get stomped by Marine Corps martial arts experts

This is the true origin of the Marine Recon paddle

This is the true origin of the Marine Recon paddle

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7 tips to earn a perfect rifle score on qual day

A group of soldiers in camouflage uniforms and helmets are disembarking from a military landing craft into shallow water. The soldier in the foreground is holding a rifle and running through the water, creating splashes. More soldiers are visible behind him, also moving through the water toward the shore. The sky is overcast.

7 reasons you should become a Marine

6 things you should know about Mountain Warfare Training

6 things you should know about Mountain Warfare Training

7 reasons why you need to visit the Marine Corps Museum

7 reasons why you need to visit the Marine Corps Museum

By Tim Kirkpatrick

Two soldiers in camouflage uniforms are shaking hands and smiling near a military aircraft. One soldier is wearing a tan desert camouflage uniform and carrying a large tan backpack, while the other two soldiers are in green digital camouflage uniforms. A man in a suit is visible in the background shaking hands with another person. The scene appears to be on an airfield.

What it means when a Marine hands over a sidearm during a war

This Marine came back to his family 5 years after he died

This Marine came back to his family 5 years after he died

WATCH: These are the Marines who guard the president

WATCH: These are the Marines who guard the president

WATCH: Here’s what Marine DI School was like circa 1980

WATCH: Here’s what Marine DI School was like circa 1980

11 times Marines prove they really can do anything

11 times Marines prove they really can do anything

By Blake Stilwell