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There are field, dress and service uniforms. Each has it's own occasion and guidelines for wear (see link above for official regulations
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – First Marine Division bid farewell to the next sergeant major of the Marine Corps, and welcomed its new senior enlisted leader during a post and relief ceremony here April 22. To continue reading: http://www.dvidshub.net/news/69205/1st-mardiv-we...
Marine Ranks - US Marine Corps Rank Insignia. Enlisted, Warrant Officer and Officer Ranks and USMC Pay Grades
BEQ— Bachelor Enlisted Quarters, living spaces for single enlisted Marine, usually a barracks.big green weenie— an expression denoting that a Marine has been "fucked over" or cheated by the Marine Corps, usually in relation to an inconvenience or unfair treatment....
The first picture depicts what is thought to be the oldest U.S. military insignia in continuous use. I have many brass buttons with this emblem on my current uniforms, but I have yet to find any authentic period items from the 18th Century containing a metal example. ...
They used an Army designed ruck in flat or camouflage patterns. The design was much more simple and practical than the older standard issue packs. These packs were only issued to the Raider and Parachute Battalions. The Raiders also saw the introduction of specialized jungle uniforms. The two ...
To put on the Marine uniform is to don more than two and a half centuries of fight and feat. It is the cloth that threads all that Marines have faced before with all that Marines prevail over today. The uniforms Marines wear connect them to the timeless battles won long ago and the hi...
In 1776, the Naval Committee of the Second Continental Congress prescribed new uniform regulations. Marine uniforms were to consist of green coats with buff white facings, buff breeches and black gaiters. Also mandated was a leather stock to be worn by officers and enlisted men alike. This leath...
Your loved ones have enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and now YOUR journey begins as well. As they get ready to leave for boot camp they are busy preparing for their career as one of "The Few, The Proud." One of the most important steps for loved ones at home is already ...