FEATURES
Marines in Chicago
The Marines landed in O’Hare International Airport and stormed the streets of Chicago to provide the “Windy City” with service, shows and motivation in the first ever Marine Week. From cleaning parks to demonstrating some of the Corps capabilities, the Marines were a big hit and left a lasting impression on Chicagoans.
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PHOTO GALLERY
Photo Set – U.S. Marines Haiti Relief
Following the devastating 7.0 magnitude earthquake that struck the Caribbean Island nation of Haiti Jan 12, U.S. Marines were sent to help the thousands there in need of aid. Marines with the 22nd and 24th Marine Expeditionary Units are part of the Navy and Marine Corps humanitarian mission. In all, there are more than 5,000 Marines in Haiti to assist with U.S. support efforts.
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DIVISIONS
Scuttlebutt
MAUL
April 5, 2010Marines are always looking for ways to improve their ability to locate, close with, and destroy the enemy. MARINES previews a rifle attachments to does just that. Want to get a little up-close and personal with the shotgun-like MAUL? We’ve got you covered.
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Going the Distance
March 23, 2010Going the Distance: The thought of running a marathon can be mentally intimidating. But, training for and completely the 26-mile trek can be physically daunting. Preparing your body to withstand the punishment of long distance running shouldn’t be taken lightly. Former U.S. Olympian, Jeff Galloway, shares his best practices with MARINES. Keys to running success: How often should you replace your running shoes? What should you eat or drink before a long run? Subject matter experts provide MARINES with the common misconceptions about running and what you need to do to enhance your running experience.
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Faces In The Ranks
April 5, 2010To Marine Corps recruits, the face of a drill instructor could make you pop to attention and bust a sweat immediately. But the mission of these men and
women isn’t to intimidate. Their mission is to make America’s finest and most elite fighting force, U.S. Marines. And just like all drill instructors, the job of being an outstanding Marine doesn’t stop inside the depot under the campaign cover.
Corps Lore
The Unknown Legend
March 24, 2010The name and story of Col. Peter J. Ortiz may not be as recognizable as Dan Daly, Smedley Butler or John Basilone, but his story is that of legend and exemplifies a Marine tradition of adapting and overcoming tremendous odds to complete the mission.
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Medal of Honor
April 5, 2010What medal was created in 1862, has been awarded 3,500 times, and has its own flag? History is very important to the Marine Corps, so check out the knowledge test to see how much you really know about the Medal of Honor, our country’s highest military decoration.
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Marine Corps Embassy Security Group
March 23, 2010Marine Corps Embassy Security Group- MARINES shed light on the leathernecks that solidify the meaning of “every clime and place” as ambassadors of America throughout the world. From Florida, to France and back, Marine Security Guards prevent the compromise of the national security of the United States and protect our country’s interests around the world.
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MRE Soup
October 7, 2009A list of military terms, acronyms and expressions
Sea dust: Naval term used for table salt.
SLRP: Acronym used for Survey, Liaison & Reconnaissance Party – an organization formed from a Marine air-ground task force and Navy support element, which is introduced into an objective area prior to arrival of the fly-in echelon.
On Liberty
Reaching Out
April 19, 2010Marines take pride in everything they do and taking the time to volunteer in the community is no exception. Marines were able to lend a much needed hand to help feed Chicago residence and clean up the “Windy City.”
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From Land to Air to Sea
April 5, 2010MARINES followed members of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s reconnaissance platoon as they trained for six days before setting sail. Live-fire ranges, an airfield and boat ramps, all in close proximity to each other, afforded the Marines a chance to parachute, dive, cast themselves from helicopters, swim, insert beaches on rubber boats, detonate grenades and claymores, and shoot a menagerie of weapons.
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A Showdown in Helmand Province
April 5, 2010Marines with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, were hooking and jabbing in Afghanistan, setting the tone for future operations in the Helmand Province.
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