Unique career paths in the Marines
Are you aware of the diverse range of unique career paths available in the Marine Corps? Although the Marines are known for their combat arms specialization, there are numerous job…
The 1st Marine Division deployed to Korea for the first time in over 20 years
In early March 2023, the 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force deployed to the Republic of Korea. The sailors and Marines from Camp Pendleton, California are set to participate…
A Marine never received his Medal of Honor because he deserted before it was presented
This Marine has very little in common with the Charlie Brown from the Sunday funny pages. Cpl. Charles Brown was a New York-born Marine who enlisted in British-held Hong Kong….
The foundation for HBO’s ‘The Pacific’ miniseries was written by an angry Marine
In 1951, a Marine Corps veteran who had served in World War II’s Pacific Theater walked out of a Broadway theater halfway through the show. The show was the legendary…
Can you survive Marine basic training?
It’s no secret that USMC recruits go through the most challenging basic training of any branch of the U.S. military. So what does it take to become a Marine and…
An upgraded Marine Corps unit in Japan now has the ability to fire anti-ship missiles
An upgraded Marine Corps unit is headed for a permanent change of station in Japan. Unlike other Marines in the region, this one has the ability to fire deadly anti-ship…
Marine Corps pilot Robert Klingman took down enemy using his propeller
Marine Corps pilot Robert Klingman got an early start to his military life. He grew up in Depression-Era Oklahoma, one in a series of nine children. Since work was hard…
Justin Jefferson is sending a military veteran to the Super Bowl
The Super Bowl is a date marked on the calendars of many Americans. For Super Bowl LVII, Minnesota Vikings and All-Pro NFL Wide Receiver Justin Jefferson teamed up with USAA…
How combat wounded Marine, triple amputee is fighting for better prosthetic technology
In an instant, the life of Marine Corps Sergeant (Ret) Nick Kimmel was irrevocably changed because of an Improvised Explosive Device (IED). Despite catastrophic injuries – he hasn’t slowed down….
How Northrup’s YF-17 ‘Cobra’ became the Navy/Marine Corps F/A-18
The F/A-18 Hornet and Super Hornet have been the mainstay of U.S. Navy and Marine Corps aviation for the last four decades. The Hornet is also in service with the…