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The Marine Corps’ first new amphibious vehicle since Vietnam is getting a 30mm cannon The Marine Corps’ first new amphibious vehicle since Vietnam is getting a 30mm cannon

By Jared Keller

/ May 18 2020

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Pendleton Marines launch drone to track wildlife Pendleton Marines launch drone to track wildlife

By Task & Purpose

/ May 17 2020

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Hundreds of soldiers and Marines have already handled the Army’s next-generation squad weapon Hundreds of soldiers and Marines have already handled the Army’s next-generation squad weapon

By Jared Keller

/ May 13 2020

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A Few Bad Men: How the Marine Corps fails to punish senior officer misconduct, time and again A Few Bad Men: How the Marine Corps fails to punish senior officer misconduct, time and again

By Paul Szoldra

/ May 11 2020

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Lance Cpl. Chesty XV in Quarantine Lance Cpl. Chesty XV in Quarantine

By Task & Purpose

/ May 6 2020

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3 Marine grunts literally stacked up on a bathroom door to pull out a ‘hostile’ passenger on an international flight 3 Marine grunts literally stacked up on a bathroom door to pull out a ‘hostile’ passenger on an international flight

/ May 5 2020

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Marine applies lessons from the Corps to corporate leadership Marine applies lessons from the Corps to corporate leadership

By Alison Maruca

/ May 5 2020

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78 years ago, the first Navajo Code Talkers joined the Marine Corps 78 years ago, the first Navajo Code Talkers joined the Marine Corps

/ May 4 2020

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General in charge of female recruit training once suggested gender integration would destroy the Marine Corps General in charge of female recruit training once suggested gender integration would destroy the Marine Corps

By Paul Szoldra

/ May 1 2020

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Marine Corps identifies PFC who died after collapsing at Twentynine Palms Marine Corps identifies PFC who died after collapsing at Twentynine Palms

By Jeff Schogol

/ Apr 30 2020

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A Marine grunt really wanted a sleeve tattoo, so he created a petition. It has nearly 45,000 signatures A Marine grunt really wanted a sleeve tattoo, so he created a petition. It has nearly 45,000 signatures

/ Apr 30 2020

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COVID-19 sweeps through Marine Corps boot camp at San Diego, sickening dozens of recruits COVID-19 sweeps through Marine Corps boot camp at San Diego, sickening dozens of recruits

By Jeff Schogol

/ Apr 29 2020

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The Battle of Iwo Jima The Battle of Iwo Jima

By Task & Purpose

/ Apr 28 2020

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Thousands throw surprise parade to honor Marine Raider killed in Iraq Thousands throw surprise parade to honor Marine Raider killed in Iraq

/ Apr 27 2020

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Messages to Marines from the quarantined sailors of the USS Theodore Roosevelt Messages to Marines from the quarantined sailors of the USS Theodore Roosevelt

By Task & Purpose

/ Apr 24 2020

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Congressman asks the Marine Corps to relax haircut requirements during COVID-19 pandemic Congressman asks the Marine Corps to relax haircut requirements during COVID-19 pandemic

By Jeff Schogol

/ Apr 23 2020

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Marine commandant explains why he banned Confederate symbols at Corps installations Marine commandant explains why he banned Confederate symbols at Corps installations

By Jeff Schogol

/ Apr 23 2020

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Marine Corps cancels physical fitness test requirement over COVID-19 Marine Corps cancels physical fitness test requirement over COVID-19

By Paul Szoldra

/ Apr 21 2020

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First Marine recruits begin training at Parris Island again after COVID-19 outbreak First Marine recruits begin training at Parris Island again after COVID-19 outbreak

By Jeff Schogol

/ Apr 21 2020

Military Life

75 years ago, this ‘stouthearted and indomitable’ Medal of Honor recipient leaped on a grenade to save 2 others 75 years ago, this ‘stouthearted and indomitable’ Medal of Honor recipient leaped on a grenade to save 2 others

/ Apr 20 2020

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Marine Corps leaders can’t admit that haircuts are not mission-essential during a COVID-19 pandemic Marine Corps leaders can’t admit that haircuts are not mission-essential during a COVID-19 pandemic

By Jeff Schogol

/ Apr 18 2020

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Marine dies during training at Twentynine Palms Marine dies during training at Twentynine Palms

By Haley Britzky

/ Apr 17 2020

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The Marine Corps is done explaining why it’s still requiring haircuts during the COVID-19 pandemic The Marine Corps is done explaining why it’s still requiring haircuts during the COVID-19 pandemic

By Jeff Schogol

/ Apr 17 2020

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A Marine crew just rocked an MQ-9 Reaper drone downrange for the first time A Marine crew just rocked an MQ-9 Reaper drone downrange for the first time

By Jared Keller

/ Apr 17 2020

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Top general cites 1945 Battle of Iwo Jima as reason Marines need to get haircuts during a pandemic Top general cites 1945 Battle of Iwo Jima as reason Marines need to get haircuts during a pandemic

By Jeff Schogol

/ Apr 14 2020

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The Marine Corps is keeping barber shops open amid the COVID-19 pandemic, defying common sense The Marine Corps is keeping barber shops open amid the COVID-19 pandemic, defying common sense

By Jared Keller

/ Apr 11 2020

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Corps says Marines won’t be allowed to wear N95 or surgical masks, even if they own them Corps says Marines won’t be allowed to wear N95 or surgical masks, even if they own them

By Paul Szoldra

/ Apr 7 2020

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The Marine Corps has started fielding next-generation body armor to grunts The Marine Corps has started fielding next-generation body armor to grunts

By Jared Keller

/ Apr 3 2020

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Commandant vows the Marine Corps won’t force anyone out as it gets leaner to fight China Commandant vows the Marine Corps won’t force anyone out as it gets leaner to fight China

By Jeff Schogol

/ Apr 1 2020

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New Marine recruits won’t start boot camp at Parris Island for ‘at least a couple weeks’ amid COVID-19 pandemic, commandant says New Marine recruits won’t start boot camp at Parris Island for ‘at least a couple weeks’ amid COVID-19 pandemic, commandant says

By Jeff Schogol

/ Apr 1 2020

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COVID-19 outbreak prompts Parris Island to stop receiving new Marine recruits this week COVID-19 outbreak prompts Parris Island to stop receiving new Marine recruits this week

By Jeff Schogol

/ Mar 30 2020

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Marine helicopter squadron commander fired amid investigation Marine helicopter squadron commander fired amid investigation

By Jeff Schogol

/ Mar 27 2020

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Marine Corps tanks slip on the ice in Norway Marine Corps tanks slip on the ice in Norway

By Task & Purpose

/ Mar 23 2020

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The Marine Corps plans to ditch tanks and get much smaller to fight China The Marine Corps plans to ditch tanks and get much smaller to fight China

By Jeff Schogol

/ Mar 23 2020

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Thousands of Marines are about to endure a horrible barracks staycation in Australia Thousands of Marines are about to endure a horrible barracks staycation in Australia

By Jared Keller

/ Mar 19 2020

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TRUMP: Syria must release Marine veteran Austin Tice immediately TRUMP: Syria must release Marine veteran Austin Tice immediately

By Jeff Schogol

/ Mar 19 2020

History

A brick too far: How General Mattis used Legos to plan out the invasion of Iraq A brick too far: How General Mattis used Legos to plan out the invasion of Iraq

/ Mar 19 2020

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Marines reveal charges against lieutenant accused of white supremacist activity Marines reveal charges against lieutenant accused of white supremacist activity

By Jeff Schogol

/ Mar 18 2020

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First two Marines arrested in massive Camp Pendleton human smuggling ring get prison time First two Marines arrested in massive Camp Pendleton human smuggling ring get prison time

By Paul Szoldra

/ Mar 18 2020

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That time the 1st Marine Division brought pigeons to the 2003 invasion of Iraq That time the 1st Marine Division brought pigeons to the 2003 invasion of Iraq

/ Mar 17 2020

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Pentagon identifies two Marines killed in Iraq Pentagon identifies two Marines killed in Iraq

By Jeff Schogol

/ Mar 10 2020

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US Marine tests positive for coronavirus in Virginia US Marine tests positive for coronavirus in Virginia

/ Mar 8 2020

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Reunion of Iwo Jima veterans canceled over coronavirus fears Reunion of Iwo Jima veterans canceled over coronavirus fears

By Paul Szoldra

/ Mar 6 2020

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Marines commemorate 75th anniversary of Battle of Iwo Jima Marines commemorate 75th anniversary of Battle of Iwo Jima

By Task & Purpose

/ Mar 6 2020

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Why Marines need the Milkor MGL M-32 Grenade Launcher Why Marines need the Milkor MGL M-32 Grenade Launcher

By Task & Purpose

/ Mar 4 2020

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Umbrellas for the Marine Corps Umbrellas for the Marine Corps

By Task & Purpose

/ Feb 28 2020

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Marine commandant wants the Corps to train more female grunts Marine commandant wants the Corps to train more female grunts

By Paul Szoldra

/ Feb 28 2020

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Military Murder True Crime Conspiracy: USMC Colonel Sabow Military Murder True Crime Conspiracy: USMC Colonel Sabow

By Task & Purpose

/ Feb 27 2020

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Clint Eastwood Visits Camp Pendleton Clint Eastwood Visits Camp Pendleton

By Task & Purpose

/ Feb 27 2020

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The Marine Corps will cut even more personnel in coming years, commandant says The Marine Corps will cut even more personnel in coming years, commandant says

By Jeff Schogol

/ Feb 27 2020

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The 243rd Marine Corps Birthday Message The 243rd Marine Corps Birthday Message

By Task & Purpose

/ Feb 26 2020

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Marine Corps Commandant: ‘We’re The Mujahideen’ In Afghanistan Marine Corps Commandant: ‘We’re The Mujahideen’ In Afghanistan

By Task & Purpose

/ Feb 26 2020

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MARSOC: The Legacy Of The Marine Raiders MARSOC: The Legacy Of The Marine Raiders

By Task & Purpose

/ Feb 26 2020

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‘He was risking his own life’ — Marine awarded for rescuing pregnant woman who was swept out to sea ‘He was risking his own life’ — Marine awarded for rescuing pregnant woman who was swept out to sea

/ Feb 26 2020

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The Marine Corps Rifle Range The Marine Corps Rifle Range

By Task & Purpose

/ Feb 25 2020

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He raced through incoming fire so he could put himself between an enemy’s rifle and a wounded Marine He raced through incoming fire so he could put himself between an enemy’s rifle and a wounded Marine

/ Feb 23 2020

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First group of coronavirus evacuees leaves quarantine at MCAS Miramar First group of coronavirus evacuees leaves quarantine at MCAS Miramar

By Task & Purpose

/ Feb 19 2020

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75 years ago, Medal of Honor recipient John Basilone was killed in battle at Iwo Jima 75 years ago, Medal of Honor recipient John Basilone was killed in battle at Iwo Jima

/ Feb 18 2020

History

75 years ago, Darrell Cole earned his Medal of Honor with nothing more than grenades, a pistol, and ‘unfaltering courage’ 75 years ago, Darrell Cole earned his Medal of Honor with nothing more than grenades, a pistol, and ‘unfaltering courage’

By Jared Keller

/ Feb 15 2020

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‘He did exactly what we tell them to do’ — John Kelly backs Lt. Col. Vindman for testifying to Congress ‘He did exactly what we tell them to do’ — John Kelly backs Lt. Col. Vindman for testifying to Congress

By Haley Britzky

/ Feb 13 2020

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Marine colonel whose sexual assault conviction was tossed out will retire at a lower rank Marine colonel whose sexual assault conviction was tossed out will retire at a lower rank

By Jeff Schogol

/ Feb 12 2020

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Here’s why the Marine Corps is getting Tomahawk cruise missiles Here’s why the Marine Corps is getting Tomahawk cruise missiles

/ Feb 12 2020

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The Marine Corps wants yet another new sniper rifle The Marine Corps wants yet another new sniper rifle

By Jared Keller

/ Feb 11 2020

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Marine veteran who died after battle with brain cancer celebrated with Honor Walk in Dallas Marine veteran who died after battle with brain cancer celebrated with Honor Walk in Dallas

/ Feb 7 2020