6 tips from a Marine infantryman to prepare yourself for boot camp
It’s time to focus on the PFT, also known as the Physical Fitness Test. That’s lots of running and crunches. With pull-ups, you should go in with the ability to…
17 photos that show how high schoolers are turned into badass Marine infantrymen
Marine Corps infantrymen are certified badasses capable of destroying enemy positions and forces with high levels of violence.
But wait, Marines aren’t born out of forges in the ground like Uruk-hai. So how does the Marine Corps take sof…
The complete base guide to 32nd Street Naval Base
Questions about the 32nd Street Naval Base Exchange? Or maybe you’ve just received orders to this duty station and you’re wondering about the basics like housing and schools. Well, this…
The first game at Snapdragon Stadium included a flyover by this Marine alumni
On September 3, 2022, the San Diego State University Aztecs played their first football game at the school’s brand new Snapdragon Stadium. To celebrate the momentous occasion, the stadium received…
The complete base guide to Camp Pendleton
Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton is one of the largest Marine installations in the United States. On fact, the installation spans more than 125,000 acres at the northern tip of…
The complete Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island base guide
Marines, sound off! The Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island is a straight-up institution as far as the USMC is concerned. No, seriously. It’s truly one of the most…
5 hilarious drill instructor episodes
Marine Drill Instructors are the most disciplined and intimidating individuals to ever wear a uniform. Their reputation is legendary and include attributes such as tireless energy, superior attention to detail…
A veteran stole a Patton tank and went on a rampage in 1995
The story of Shawn Nelson does not have a happy ending. He was an unemployed plumber living in the San Diego area who was struggling from a recent motorcycle accident. He was drowning in debt and was about to lose his home. So, he somehow walked i…
Baptism in chaos: First women experience ‘Black Friday’ at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego
Around 2:30 p.m. Friday, the women of Platoon 3241, Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, moved into their squad bay aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and met their…
Scott Eastwood thinks It’s time you start buying goods that are Made Here, in America
We’ve all seen the labels on our clothes, our cars and everything in between. As much as we hate to admit it, sometimes it’s cheaper (and easier) to buy products that aren’t made here in the good ole’ U.S. of A.
Actor Scott Eastwood (The O…