The Battle of Okinawa, known as Operation Iceberg by the Allies, eventually consisted of 306,000 service members assaulting fierce defenses manned by 130,000 Japanese troops and an unknown number of local civilians, including children, drafted into …
The Marine Corps has been steeped in tradition since 1775 when…my Marine Corps came alive! Marine culture incorporates language that reflects its Naval heritage. Additionally, some words and phrases trickled…
While troops must stay alert during OIF/OEF missions, listening to songs helps keep them motivated. The convoy DJ is given the role of playing the best hits for combat effectiveness….
Military service members have and will continue to contribute to society upon the conclusion of their active duty obligation. Some will enter the workforce, start their own company or even…
Almost everyone is primarily familiar with the online game known as Minecraft. The blocky graphics in that online game are similar to what the military has switched to from blotched…
Have you ever been sweating the details of an inspection or searching the rack at the PX and wondered how your branch’s uniforms came to be? Here are 9 reasons behind the uniforms in seabags and footlockers worldwide today:
There are some units in the U.S. Marine Corps that really know how to make an impression.
Like the rest of the military, Marine units have unit crests, nicknames, and of course, mottos. And in quite a few cases, those elements are pretty badas…
It’s no secret in the military that everyone guns to rip on each other for one reason or another. Rank plays a huge part on how and when you can talk smack and get away with. Sergeants verbally discipli…
Every job has its unexpected perks. Even being a Marine Corps aviator in World War II had some unexpected benefits. This is because Marines make do, as the saying goes, and are used to making the most out of whatever Uncle Sam provides them…
One of the most decorated soldiers in American history had his big day on Jan. 26, 1945. For three hours, he fought off dozens of advancing Nazi troops, coming at him from three sides. He did it with a field phone, an M2 Browning .50-cal, and his tr…