Highlights
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A Marine’s run to honor brethren
“Last year on Thanksgiving, I found out a friend of mine, Sgt. Jason Smith, was killed by an Improvised Explosive Device,” said Capt. Jason W. “Duke” Dequenne, the assistant logistics officer at The Basic School, [Read more...]
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The ethical, fighting warrior
MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va.– The morning dew was still heavy on the ground as students in the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program instructor trainer course at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., set out for [Read more...]
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2nd Marine Division Making Mehraj Safe
By Cpl. Marco Mancha ATROL BASE MEHRAJ, Helmand province, Afghanistan — Every drop of sweat from their foreheads cools their faces as Marines patrol through the Afghan heat. Every cautious step through the cratered terrain [Read more...]
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Guardian of patrols: Afghan dog fights like Marine
FORWARD OPERATING BASE PAYNE, HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan — He defends Marines and sailors with love and tenacity, protecting them as any Marine would protect a brother-in-arms. He is the epitome of man’s best friend, shielding [Read more...]
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Rank Vs. Rank : Ted Williams
Capt. Theodore Samuel (Ted) Williams Hometown: San Diego Team: Boston Red Sox Sports played: Major League Baseball from 1939-1960, fishing and hunting Position played: Outfielder Career home runs: 521 Lifetime batting average: .344 First [Read more...]
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Battle of Midway
Just six months after Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor, which nearly decimated the United States’ naval power, the United States found an opportunity to even the playing field. Adm. Chester W. Nimitz had a valuable [Read more...]
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The ethical, fighting warrior
MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va.– The morning dew was still heavy on the ground as students in the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program instructor trainer course at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., set out for [Read more...]
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2nd Marine Division Making Mehraj Safe
By Cpl. Marco Mancha ATROL BASE MEHRAJ, Helmand province, Afghanistan — Every drop of sweat from their foreheads cools their faces as Marines patrol through the Afghan heat. Every cautious step through the cratered terrain [Read more...]
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Tire Workouts
A common event in strongman competitions, the tire flip, is one unconventional workout that will truly take every muscle in your body to complete. But it isn’t necessary to be a strongman competitor to flip [Read more...]
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Back in the Day
Assault on Tinian On July 24, 1944, the 4th Marine Division made the first and only shore-to-shore amphibious assault on the beaches of Tinian during WWII. The campaign for Tinian was a crucial part of [Read more...]
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Uncle Sam pays for your college
Education is an important element in today’s military, and the Marine Corps is doing what it can to send its active and veteran members to school. As a Marine, deciding on a plan to take [Read more...]
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Staff Sgt. Bart C. Davis
Inside the Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369 hanger is an honor roll, a wall covered with patches of distinguished Marines who have done outstanding work. Staff Sgt. Bart C. Davis’ patch was elevated to [Read more...]
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Water: to drink or charge your phone
Need energy to charge your phone or Unmanned Aircraft System? Just add water. Horizon Energy Systems has developed a new type of process that produces electricity by mixing water with the chemical, hydride. The electrochemical [Read more...]
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Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232 (VMFA-232)
Nickname: Red Devils VMFA-232 is the Corps’ oldest active fighter squadron. The squadron’s mission is to provide expeditionary air support on short notice, around the world. Responsibilities can range from supporting Marines on the ground [Read more...]