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Marines and sailors from India Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, make their way to a Marine Medium Tiltorotor Squadron 365 MV-22 by katy

katy Marines and sailors from India Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, make their way to a Marine Medium Tiltorotor Squadron 365 MV-22

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A homecoming to remember — — Marines and sailors with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, return home to their friends and family after about 8 months of deployment to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, Oct. 18 2013. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael C. Dye/Released) by kimeyly

kimeyly A homecoming to remember — — Marines and sailors with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, return home to their friends and family after about 8 months of deployment to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, Oct. 18 2013. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael C. Dye/Released)

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Rest for the Weary by United States Marine Corps Official Page, via Flickr. A Marine assigned to Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment (2/7), takes a nap in the Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR) center on Forward Operating Base Now Zad, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Dec. 17, 2012. The MWR is a place where Marines can relax and use telephones and computers to communicate with loved ones back home. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. by tabatha

tabatha Rest for the Weary by United States Marine Corps Official Page, via Flickr. A Marine assigned to Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment (2/7), takes a nap in the Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR) center on Forward Operating Base Now Zad, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Dec. 17, 2012. The MWR is a place where Marines can relax and use telephones and computers to communicate with loved ones back home. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl.

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Working from the US Marine Corps’ Air-Ground Combat Centre in Twentynine Palms, Kilo Company, 42 Commando have been using a mock-up Middle Eastern village in a vast training facility which comprises of 932 square miles of desert terrain. For three days the medics took part in a bespoke version of the US Navy’s Tactical Combat Casualty Care training package which covered how to deal with serious battlefield casualties. by imelda

imelda Working from the US Marine Corps’ Air-Ground Combat Centre in Twentynine Palms, Kilo Company, 42 Commando have been using a mock-up Middle Eastern village in a vast training facility which comprises of 932 square miles of desert terrain. For three days the medics took part in a bespoke version of the US Navy’s Tactical Combat Casualty Care training package which covered how to deal with serious battlefield casualties.

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CANT WAIT TO SEE IT NEXT MONTH AT THE MIRAMAR AIR SHOW! Marines view an F-35B Lightning II from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121, Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., aboard MCAS Miramar, Calif., July 30. The Lightning II is the Marine Corps’ newest aircraft and is capable of short take-off and vertical landing. by Ozz

Ozz CANT WAIT TO SEE IT NEXT MONTH AT THE MIRAMAR AIR SHOW! Marines view an F-35B Lightning II from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121, Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., aboard MCAS Miramar, Calif., July 30. The Lightning II is the Marine Corps’ newest aircraft and is capable of short take-off and vertical landing.

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Marines with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, maintain security as part of a tactical recovery of an aircraft and personnel training exercise during Certification Exercise (CERTEX) aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California. #USMC by liz

liz Marines with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, maintain security as part of a tactical recovery of an aircraft and personnel training exercise during Certification Exercise (CERTEX) aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California. #USMC

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An officer and R.T.O. of the 4th Battalion, 31st Infantry, 196th Infantry Brigade on a mission near Chu Lai (I Corps). by liz

liz An officer and R.T.O. of the 4th Battalion, 31st Infantry, 196th Infantry Brigade on a mission near Chu Lai (I Corps).

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Marine 1st Lt. Travis L. Manion Died April 29, 2007 Serving During Operation Iraqi Freedom 26, of Doylestown, Pa.; assigned to 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.; died April 29 while conducting combat operations in Anbar province, Iraq. by liz

liz Marine 1st Lt. Travis L. Manion Died April 29, 2007 Serving During Operation Iraqi Freedom 26, of Doylestown, Pa.; assigned to 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.; died April 29 while conducting combat operations in Anbar province, Iraq.

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Marine Corps recognizes accomplishments of first African American Marines, the Montford Point Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jeremy Ware) by alena.davydenko

alena.davydenko Marine Corps recognizes accomplishments of first African American Marines, the Montford Point Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jeremy Ware)

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Marine Staff Sgt. Marcus A. Golczynski Died March 27, 2007 Serving During Operation Iraqi Freedom 30, of Lewisburg, Tenn.; assigned to Marine Forces Reserve’s 3rd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Nashville, Tenn.; died March 27 from wounds received while conducting combat operations in Anbar province, Iraq. by liz

liz Marine Staff Sgt. Marcus A. Golczynski Died March 27, 2007 Serving During Operation Iraqi Freedom 30, of Lewisburg, Tenn.; assigned to Marine Forces Reserve’s 3rd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Nashville, Tenn.; died March 27 from wounds received while conducting combat operations in Anbar province, Iraq.

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1st Lt. Josiah Stephen helps offload a Filipino civilian out of a U.S. Marine C-130 Hercules aircraft at Villamor Air Base, Nov. 12. Marines and sailors with 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade are supporting the Philippine Armed Forces in providing humanitarian assistance and disaster relief to affected areas throughout the Republic of the Philippines following Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda by latonya

latonya 1st Lt. Josiah Stephen helps offload a Filipino civilian out of a U.S. Marine C-130 Hercules aircraft at Villamor Air Base, Nov. 12. Marines and sailors with 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade are supporting the Philippine Armed Forces in providing humanitarian assistance and disaster relief to affected areas throughout the Republic of the Philippines following Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda

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Lee Marvin (February 19, 1924 – August 29, 1987) American actor, known for his gravelly voice, white hair & 6 ft 2 in. stature. He join the US Marine Corps, serving in the 4th Marine Division. He was wounded in action during the WWII Battle of Saipan, in the assault on Mount Tapochau, during which most of his "I" Company, 24th Marines, 4th Marine Division were killed. He was awarded the Purple Heart & given a medical discharge with rank of PFC. by karyn

karyn Lee Marvin (February 19, 1924 – August 29, 1987) American actor, known for his gravelly voice, white hair & 6 ft 2 in. stature. He join the US Marine Corps, serving in the 4th Marine Division. He was wounded in action during the WWII Battle of Saipan, in the assault on Mount Tapochau, during which most of his "I" Company, 24th Marines, 4th Marine Division were killed. He was awarded the Purple Heart & given a medical discharge with rank of PFC.

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Lance Cpl. Jason Hallett and Staff Sergeant Michael R. Gilio, both of India Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, are reunited at by donnakorm

donnakorm Lance Cpl. Jason Hallett and Staff Sergeant Michael R. Gilio, both of India Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, are reunited at

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A small puppy wandered up to U.S. Marines from Alpha Company, 1st Battalion 6th Marines, in Marjah, Afghanistan on ******. After following the Marines numerous miles, a soft hearted Marine picked the puppy up and carried the puppy in his drop pouch. I <3 this. by anne

anne A small puppy wandered up to U.S. Marines from Alpha Company, 1st Battalion 6th Marines, in Marjah, Afghanistan on ******. After following the Marines numerous miles, a soft hearted Marine picked the puppy up and carried the puppy in his drop pouch. I <3 this.

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maria.t.rogers A small puppy wandered up to U.S. Marines from Alpha Company, 1st Battalion 6th Marines, in Marjah, Afghanistan on ******. After following the Marines numerous miles, a soft hearted Marine picked the puppy up and carried the puppy in his drop pouch. love this man

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U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Christopher E. Pring helps airmen with the Philippine Air Force prepare pallets of water for transportation at Villamor Air Base, Nov. 12. Marines and sailors with 3d MEB are supporting the Philippine Armed Forces in providing humanitarian assistance and disaster relief to affected areas throughout the Republic of the Philippines following Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda. by latonya

latonya U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Christopher E. Pring helps airmen with the Philippine Air Force prepare pallets of water for transportation at Villamor Air Base, Nov. 12. Marines and sailors with 3d MEB are supporting the Philippine Armed Forces in providing humanitarian assistance and disaster relief to affected areas throughout the Republic of the Philippines following Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda.

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Sgt. Dakota Meyer, first living Marine recipient of the Medal of Honor. He rescued 36 Marines, soldiers, and Afghan soldiers during six hours of combat. He was eventually wounded but was able to recover the bodies of his four teammates/friends. He is the first living Marine to receive the MOH since the Vietnam War. by glenda

glenda Sgt. Dakota Meyer, first living Marine recipient of the Medal of Honor. He rescued 36 Marines, soldiers, and Afghan soldiers during six hours of combat. He was eventually wounded but was able to recover the bodies of his four teammates/friends. He is the first living Marine to receive the MOH since the Vietnam War.

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Clone Trooper 2nd Airborne Company , 212th Attack Battalion of the 7th Sky Corps of the Third Systems Army by randi

randi Clone Trooper 2nd Airborne Company , 212th Attack Battalion of the 7th Sky Corps of the Third Systems Army

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A U.S. Marine with Georgia Liaison Team 10, Regional Command (Southwest), peers around the corner of a desert compound during a patrol near Combat Outpost Eredvi, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Nov. 7, 2013. Marines joined forces with Georgian soldiers from the Batumi Light Infantry Battalion to conduct a patrol into an area known to have Taliban activity. by may

may A U.S. Marine with Georgia Liaison Team 10, Regional Command (Southwest), peers around the corner of a desert compound during a patrol near Combat Outpost Eredvi, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Nov. 7, 2013. Marines joined forces with Georgian soldiers from the Batumi Light Infantry Battalion to conduct a patrol into an area known to have Taliban activity.

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Marine Capt. Jennifer J. Harris Died February 7, 2007 Serving During Operation Iraqi Freedom 28, of Swampscott, Mass.; assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 364, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.; died Feb. 7 when the helicopter she was flying in crashed while supporting combat operations in Anbar province, Iraq. by liz

liz Marine Capt. Jennifer J. Harris Died February 7, 2007 Serving During Operation Iraqi Freedom 28, of Swampscott, Mass.; assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 364, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.; died Feb. 7 when the helicopter she was flying in crashed while supporting combat operations in Anbar province, Iraq.

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A U.S. Marine from the 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines Okinawa, 1 April 1945. by anne

anne A U.S. Marine from the 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines Okinawa, 1 April 1945.

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Happy Valentine's Day, Marines! (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler L. Main) by wteresa

wteresa Happy Valentine's Day, Marines! (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler L. Main)

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USA 2LT Emily J. T. Perez, 23, of Texas died in Al Kifl when her HMMWV struck an IED. She was assigned to the 204th Support Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Ft Hood, TX as a Medical Service Corps officer. Emily was a 2005 graduate of West Point and had been in Company G3.She was the first African-American female cadet Corps command sergeant major. She was a letter winning track and field star in high school as well as West Point. by liz

liz USA 2LT Emily J. T. Perez, 23, of Texas died in Al Kifl when her HMMWV struck an IED. She was assigned to the 204th Support Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Ft Hood, TX as a Medical Service Corps officer. Emily was a 2005 graduate of West Point and had been in Company G3.She was the first African-American female cadet Corps command sergeant major. She was a letter winning track and field star in high school as well as West Point.

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A small puppy wandered up to U.S. Marines from Alpha Company, 1st Battalion 6th Marines in Marjah, Afghanistan. After following the Marines by anne

anne A small puppy wandered up to U.S. Marines from Alpha Company, 1st Battalion 6th Marines in Marjah, Afghanistan. After following the Marines

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U.S. Army Signal Corps photographer Tech. Sgt. Harry A. Downard of San Diego, Calif., holds up leather thong which was used to tie the legs and coat of this killed paratrooper of the 101st Airborne Division, near Bastogne, Belgium, Jan. 12, 1945. Signal Corps Photo #ETO-HQ-45-8244 (Pfc. J.W. Lapine). Photograph archived by the United States Army Center of Military History. by sonia

sonia U.S. Army Signal Corps photographer Tech. Sgt. Harry A. Downard of San Diego, Calif., holds up leather thong which was used to tie the legs and coat of this killed paratrooper of the 101st Airborne Division, near Bastogne, Belgium, Jan. 12, 1945. Signal Corps Photo #ETO-HQ-45-8244 (Pfc. J.W. Lapine). Photograph archived by the United States Army Center of Military History.

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The US Marine Corps have a new mascot, and his name is Chesty! According to the official Marines website, “Chesty, a 9-week-old pedigree English bulldog is soon to become the next Marine Corps mascot after the completion of an obedience training school with a ceremony scheduled for March 29. Hoo-Rah! by Hercio Dias

Hercio Dias The US Marine Corps have a new mascot, and his name is Chesty! According to the official Marines website, “Chesty, a 9-week-old pedigree English bulldog is soon to become the next Marine Corps mascot after the completion of an obedience training school with a ceremony scheduled for March 29. Hoo-Rah!

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AT-TAQADDUM, Iraq (June 4, 2008) – Marines with 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft by roberta

roberta AT-TAQADDUM, Iraq (June 4, 2008) – Marines with 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft

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What I sent my love during Marine Corps bootcamp. He said it got passed around and all his buddies took one :) Marine military love letters milso ideas DIY usmc marine girlfriend fiancé wife army navy Air Force marines soldier by Joao.Almeida.d.Eca

Joao.Almeida.d.Eca What I sent my love during Marine Corps bootcamp. He said it got passed around and all his buddies took one :) Marine military love letters milso ideas DIY usmc marine girlfriend fiancé wife army navy Air Force marines soldier

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George Peppard Jr. (October 1, 1928 – May 8, 1994) was an American film and television actor and producer. Peppard enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on July 8, 1946 and rose to rank of Corporal in the 10th Marines, leaving the Corps at the end of his period of enlistment in January 1948. by allisonn

allisonn George Peppard Jr. (October 1, 1928 – May 8, 1994) was an American film and television actor and producer. Peppard enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on July 8, 1946 and rose to rank of Corporal in the 10th Marines, leaving the Corps at the end of his period of enlistment in January 1948.

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Okinawa, May 1945 by Marine Corps Archives Special Collections, via Flickr. The caption on this photograph reads "My Buddy-A Marine comforts a brother Leatherneck who broke down and cried after witnessing the death of a buddy on an Okinawa hillside. These First Division Marines participated in the furious drive on Shuri Castle the enemy fortress two miles east of the capital city of Naha." From the Photograph Collection (COLL/3948), Marine Corps Archives Special Collections by josefa

josefa Okinawa, May 1945 by Marine Corps Archives Special Collections, via Flickr. The caption on this photograph reads "My Buddy-A Marine comforts a brother Leatherneck who broke down and cried after witnessing the death of a buddy on an Okinawa hillside. These First Division Marines participated in the furious drive on Shuri Castle the enemy fortress two miles east of the capital city of Naha." From the Photograph Collection (COLL/3948), Marine Corps Archives Special Collections

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