Becoming a warrant officer in the Marines requires a combination of high-level proficiency in an assigned MOS and extensive experience in the Marine Corps. Warrant officers in the USMC provide technical advising, specialized training and leadership. Marines who have achieved the rank of E-5 ...
In addition to the normal promotion system and below-the-zone early promotions, commanders can promote a very few, outstanding Marines via the Meritorious Promotion System. Marines can be promoted up to the rank of E-8 under this system. Promotions to the rank of First Sergeant (E-8), ho...
Third rank insignia pretty much the same, didn’t earn it? Then don’t wear it. There is a fine line with some Vets between being respectful and stolen valor so in most cases it’s better to be safe than sorry. 3.) Uniforms and gear: ...
that included is all of the pertinent information including name, rank, unit, date of the action, age on that day (although sometimes a calculated guess) and hometown (or place of entry). While the Silver Star list is not complete, Billy has assembled around 2,500 names into it to date...