In July 2020, the Marine Corps’ three tank battalions began the process of deactivation as their M1 Abrams main battle tanks were hauled away. The 1st Tank Battalion at 29 Palms, 2nd Tank Battalion at Camp Lejeune and 4th Tank Battalion at Camp Pen…
Veterans usually have a few good war stories to tell after their time in the service. Depending on how long they were in, they may have quite a collection by…
On Nov. 9, 1921, the steamer USS Olympia sailed into Washington Navy Yard. Aboard the storied ship were 39 United States Marines. Its leader, Captain Graves B. Erskine was as…
The Patriot Guard Riders are well known in military circles. They aren’t a motorcycle club of their own, but they might be in other clubs. What’s important to know is…
In the early 1800s, Greece was fighting the same struggle for freedom as John Jakob Williams. Greece was then dominated by the Ottoman Empire and Greeks were being sold into…
Military veterans have done many great things in the world of entertainment from comics to films to even video games. These select few served their country and then went to…
The Marine Corps is one of the most feared war-fighting organizations in history. Military hopefuls in high school or college that are considering joining the Corps are always on the…
His team spotted by insurgents and forced to take cover in an abandoned compound, Marine sniper Joshua Moore went against his instinct when two grenades landed next to him, throwing one of them back at the enemy and holding off insurgent fire until …
On Thursday, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island issued a press release identifying Marine Recruit Austin Farrell as the deadliest recrui…
In the 109 years of Marine Corps aviation, there have been significant accomplishments, happenings and many global conflicts. However, there’s one moment that’s considered the defining moment in Marine Corps…