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A community portal about United States Marine Corps with blogs, videos, and photos. According to Wikipedia.org: The United States Marine Corps is a branch of the U.S. military responsible for providing power projection from the sea, utilizing the mobility of the U.S. Navy to rapidly deliver combined-arms task forces to global crises. Alongside the U.S. Navy, the Marine Corps operates under the United States Department of the Navy.
Marines treated at Camp Lejeune for post-traumatic stress had to undergo therapy for months in temporary trailers where they could hear bomb blasts, machine-gun fire and war cries through the thin walls, according to servicemen and their former psychiatrist. The eight trailers were used for nearly two years, until a permanent clinic was completed in September in another location on the base, said a Camp Lejeune medical spokesman, Navy Lt. j.g. Mark Jean-Pierre. The noise from training... Read Full Story
Marines treated at Camp Lejeune for post-traumatic stress had to undergo therapy for months in temporary trailers where they could hear bomb blasts, machine-gun fire and war cries through the thin walls, according to servicemen and their former psychiatrist. The eight trailers were used for nearly two years, until a permanent clinic was completed in September in another location on the base, said a Camp Lejeune medical spokesman, Navy Lt. j.g. Mark Jean-Pierre. The noise from training... Read Full Story
This cool red and black vinyl United States Marine Corps spare tire cover is great for past and present Marines. The cover helps keep your spare clean while protecting it against extreme weather conditions. Made of heavy duty vinyl, with a soft, wool-like backing, it’s a great look on your Jeep, crossover or smaller SUV. It fits tires up to 28 inches in diameter, and up to 8 inches wide.
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This video is not for young people and should be viewed with extreme caution. U.S. forces are caught in an ambush with Taliban and what follows is a brutal firefight with very explicit language. TURN UP YOUR VOLUME WATCH VIDEO HERE: http://www.youtube.com/v/mH1X0SNVlkg&hl=en_US&fs=1 CLICK ON DIAMOND-SHAPED ARROW TO PLAY VIDEO Read Full Story
The government failed twice to persuade jurors that members of a Marine squad wrongly killed unarmed detainees in Fallujah, Iraq. Now it's trying a third time. A court-martial is scheduled to begin Tuesday at Camp Pendleton for Sgt. Jermaine Nelson, who has pleaded not guilty to unpremeditated murder and dereliction of duty in the November 2004 death of a detainee. The Marines were involved in vicious house-to-house fighting to recapture Fallujah from insurgents. If convicted of murder... Read Full Story
northernva_news: RT @InsideNoVA: Marines to sponsor 17.75K race in June: The Marine Corps Marathon is commemorating the year the.. http://bit.ly/5GzymX Read Full Story
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THE MARINES! SINCE 1775… OR 1798?
THE TRUE BIRTHDAY OF THE CORPS!
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“… Back the accord accord with Britain assuredly was active in 1783, alone the Continental frigate Alliance was still in commission. A baby Marine bouncer allowable by Lieutenant Thomas Elwood backward with the frigate until Congress absitively to advertise the barge in... Read Full Story
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Happy anniversary! Today the Marine Corps. celebrates their 234th year of service. The Marines were formed in 1775 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Today is a big day for those who have served, are serving, and those of us that are grateful and appreciate the service of others.
Retired Master Sergeant Richard Bowers says the first anniversary celebration took place in 1921. ‘Every year on Nov. 10, Marines around the globe celebrate the birthday of the Corps... Read Full Story
This is Staff Sergeant Ronald G. Barbour (Ronbo) U.S. Army (Ret), editor and publisher of The Freedom Fighter's Journal, and I approve this message from a highly pissed off Brother In Arms: And the meltdown begins. The entire US government - President on down to the Congressional 'Leadership' is nothing but a bunch of absolute, spineless cowards! The left has always said the military should only be used to defend these shores, translated - wait until they land in Boston or Manhattan or DC... Read Full Story
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November 11, 2009
Today is the day that Marines all over the globe celebrate their 234rd birthday. Marines have a tradition of performing some type of birthday and cake cutting ceremony no matter where they are in the world whether it be state side, overseas, or in the combat zone.
On behalf of all Americans, we’d like to say THANK YOU for your service and dedication, and Happy Birthday... Read Full Story
