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President Franklin D. Roosevelt once stated the Merchant Marines "have delivered goods when and where needed in every theater of operations and across every ocean in the biggest, the most difficult and dangerous job ever taken." These brave mariners ...

“I am going to go ahead and ask folks — why don't we get a couple of Marines, they're going to look good next to us. Just because I've got a change of suits, but I don't know about our prime minister.” Gesturing to the press, he added, “You guys, I'm sorry ...and more »

Sue Cherry, 54, and her family from Hastings joined thousands in Taunton as Marines marched through their home town yesterday. A mother-of-five from Hastings travelled to Somerset with 13 members of her family to welcome home Royal Marines from their ...and more »

The Ford-class aircraft carrier, the future US Navy: Enabling the distributed forceIHS Jane'sThrough the experience of practice, such as exercises designed to test developing concepts of operations, and through practical experience of recent real-world events, such as the 2011 Libya conflict, the US Navy (USN) and US Marine Corps have been ...

Prince Philip Honours Marines. Britain's Prince Philip presented medals to 40 Royal Marines yesterday (16.05.13) as they returned from their fourth and final deployment to Afghanistan. Prince Philip ...and more »

Six enlisted Marines have previously accepted nonjudicial punishment or faced a special court-martial on charges involving the video of scout snipers from 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marines, urinating on the bodies of dead Taliban in southwestern Afghanistan's ...and more »

- The photograph of the two with the umbrella-holding Marines went viral on the Internet, but lost on an ever-taunting Obama was the stark contrast between the dedicated young men who serve the country and his anti-American self. This president who holds ...and more »

The detachment of Marines responsible for drawing down the gear and equipment in Afghanistan has been coined R4OG, which stands for retrograde and redeployment in support of reset and reconstruction operations group. This group of Marines and ...and more »

BARRY 2nd XV ended their season with a highly anticipated charity game against 43Commando Royal Marines at Reservoir Fields last Saturday (May 11). With interim manager Ken Chow absent, coach Rhidian Scott was left in sole charge, and was faced ...

Well, now you know -- Presidents can ask Marines to shield them from rain. President Obama sought the military umbrella service Thursday as raindrops began pelting a joint news conference with Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan -- leading to ...and more »

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. (May 16, 2013) -- Use it or lose it. Marines practice their warfighting skills on a nearly daily basis with that basic tenet in mind. One way 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing pilots, and those of every military branch, ...and more »

“I'm extremely proud of their performance and the Marines certainly understand it,” said Anderson. “About 95 percent of the Marines out there enlisted after 9/11, they knew exactly what they were getting into, and they could have chosen to be anything they ...

While working at night and sleeping during the day is not natural for people in general, the night shift Marines are accustomed to it and perform their tasks just as the day shift performs theirs. Quality assurance Marines are used to ensure the work was done in ...and more »

The marines who kept Obama dry are presumably attached to the White House military office, which provides personnel for everything from carrying the nuclear football to standing at ceremonies and looking sharp. They've been doing it ever since the George ...and more »

Male Marines are informed never to carry an umbrella from the earliest phases of training. Not even the President of the United States can request a Marine to carry an umbrella without the express consent of the Commandant of the Marine Corps, according ...and more »

The Marines took 20 out of 24 possible medals in shooting competition last year. This year, the team scored 13 medals, edging out the Army by five. Gold medalists included Gunnery Sgt. Pedro Aquino from Hawthorne, Calif., and currently assigned to ...and more »

The U.S. Marine Corps earned its fourth consecutive Chairman's Cup trophy at the fourth annual Warrior Games presented by Deloitte. COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Charlie Huebner, chief of Paralympics for the United States Olympic Committee, summed ...and more »

Thousands lined the streets of Taunton yesterday as Royal Marines marched through their home town to mark an emotional return from their final deployment in Afghanistan. An estimated 15,000 flag-waving well-wishers lined the streets and the cheers, ...and more »

Lieutenant Commander Graeme Fraser, Commanding Officer of Royal Marines Reserve (RMR) Scotland based in Govan, said: "This is a significant honour for Royal Marines Commandos throughout the UK." Comedian Billy Connolly was the last person to ...

Proceedings began with the Royal Marines band who marched on to a large pitch within the grounds of the camp. 40 Commando medals ceremony May 2013 About 6,000 friends and family of the Royal Marines were invited to see the special ceremony.and more »

Harris Corp. announced it has received a $26 million order to help the U.S. Marine Corps expand its wideband tactical networking capabilities and deliver the tactical Internet down to the individual warfighter. The Marines are acquiring the Melbourne-based ...

Lance Cpl. Jordan M. Siwert calibrates a torque wrench May 9 at the 3rd Maintenance Battalion calibration laboratory on Camp Kinser. Calibrating equipment is important for the operational readiness and safety of Marines in a combat,training or garrison ...

(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jose D. Lujano/Released). CAMP KINSER, Okinawa - Marines with Electronics Maintenance Company received a new calibration system recently and trained with the equipment April 29 to May 10 at the battalion's ...

Sam Rolley Staff writer Sam Rolley began a career in journalism working for a small town newspaper while seeking a B.A. in English. After learning about many of the biases present in most modern newsrooms, Rolley became determined to find a position in ...

Staff Sgt. Brian T. Joseph discusses Marine Corps Reserve options with Marines May 9 at the Camp Foster Community Center. Marine Corps Reserve programs allow personnel to retain health benefits and serve within the Marine Corps after leaving active ...and more »