Marine Corps History: The Early Years On November 10, 1775, the Second Continental Congress passed a resolution that "two Battalions of Marines be raised," and the...
Marine Corps Birthday Message 2012 Commandant of the Marine Corps James F. Amos sends out a message to the entire force on the occasion of the Corps' 237th...
USMC Birthday Message 2013 To mark the 238th birthday of the Marine Corps, Commandant of the Marine Corps General James F. Amos delivers a message to...
History of the Marine Corps Birthday Celebration The U.S. Marine Corps begins preparations for its birthday party every summer. Activities become feverish as the fall hues...
How Marines Took an Airfield in the Philippines in a Show Against China On April 30, three combined littoral reconnaissance teams made up of roughly 30 U.S. and Philippine Marines each, flown by...
Army Eliminates Online Training Requirement for Noncommissioned Officers, Saying It's Too Burdensome The Army has eliminated a significant part of its online training for enlisted troops -- a learning program that has drawn...
For Decades, Recipients Were Honored with Purple Hearts Made During WWII. This Company Now Forges New Medals. For decades, recipients of the Purple Heart were honored with medals that had been forged during World War II, leftover stock...
Air Force Pilot Who Died After Aircraft Ejection Seat Misfire Identified by the Service Capt. John Robertson, an instructor pilot from the 80th Operations Support Squadron at Sheppard Air Force Base, was injured...
Must-Pass Defense Bill Includes 4.5% Military Pay Raise on Top of 15% Increase for Junior Enlisted Troops The recommendation from the House Armed Services Committee in its draft version of the National Defense Authorization Act, or...