Here’s why some Corpsmen are considered Marines, and some aren’t
Since its creation, the U.S. Marine Corps has been involved in some of the most epic military battles in hi…
This is why Corpsmen are better than Medics
“Pecker Checker,” “Silver Bullet Bandit,” and “Devil Doc” are just a few of the names to describe the most decorated rate in the U.S. Navy — the
This Corpsman saved his Marines despite being shot 4 times
Shortly after enlisting in the Navy in 1963, Robert Ingram contracted pneumonia while in boot camp and was sent to the hospital for recovery.
While in the dispensary, an outbreak of spinal meningitis occurred. Ingram watched and admired h…
4 tips for corpsmen who want to earn their FMF pins
It’s the goal of almost every young corpsman who enters into their first unit to one day earn a Fleet Marine Force pin. Like everything else in the military, the pin is earned through plenty of hardship and many hours of studying.
The FMF pi…
5 less-than-helpful remedies troops use to avoid sick call
Going to sick call is seen as optional by many troops. I mean, who wants to waste a nice morning run when you can just treat whatever ails you on your own? After all, it worked that one time, so why wouldn’t it work again now?
There…
4 unusual tasks Corpsmen do that their recruiters left out
When men and women around the globe enlist in the Navy with a contract to become Corpsmen, it’s a pretty good feeling.
Good recruiters can make chipping paint and shining brass sound bad ass (“think of the adventure!”), but let’s be …