Marines Celebrate 240th birthday, 70th Anniversary of Iwo Jima Marines gathered at McNamara Headquarters to observe the Marine Corps 240th birthday and the 70th anniversary of Iwo Jima.
Modern Day Marine Corps Hero Corporal Dakota L. Meyer, who is the first Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient for Operation Enduring Freedom, was born 26...
Marine Corps History: The Emblem and Seal The history of the Marine Corps emblem is a story related to the history of the Corps itself. The emblem of today traces its...
The Marine Corps Motto Semper Fidelis was adopted about 1883 as the motto of the Corps. Before then, there were three others which were only...
10 Famous Marines Check out these 10 famous Marines and how they contributed to the Corps and the United States.
Marine Corps Birthday Ball Etiquette The Marine Corps ball is an event that celebrates the Marine Corps' birthday, so it's important to brush up on ballroom...
Marine Corps History Quiz In celebration of the Marine Corps' birthday, Military.com has put together this Marine Corps history quiz.
Marine Corps History: The Marine Corps Flag The standard carried by the Marines during the 1830s and 1840s consisted of a white field with gold fringe, and bore an...
Marine Corps History: The Medal of Honor The Medal of Honor is the highest award for bravery that can be given to any individual in the United States. In judging men...
Why the Marine Corps Birthday Matters What does the Marine Corps' birthday mean to Marines across the globe? To Gen. John A. Lejeune, obviously, it meant a great...
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...