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Corpsmen Celebrate 115 Years of Service

By MC1 James , Naval Hospital Pensacola Public Affairs PENSACOLA, Fla. (NNS) — Hospital corpsmen have a long and proud tradition of excellence, honor, bravery and sacrifice as the Navy’s enlisted Medical Corps. On June 17, 2013 the Navy’s Hospital Corps celebrated 115 years of service. Hospital corpsmen perform their duties as assistants in the … Read moreCorpsmen Celebrate 115 Years of Service

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Tribute to Navy Corpsmen

Thanks to Ben Cascio for passing this along… A TRIBUTE TO THE F.M.F. CORPSMAN……. For those of us who heard and used the term ”Corpsman Up,” it is a term that remains everlasting in both our hearts and our minds. The truth is that we ask and expect far too much from these young men … Read moreTribute to Navy Corpsmen

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Madison Rising – The Star Spangled Banner

OUTSTANDING! Turn it up! Lead singer Dave Bray served in the U.S. Navy for four years as an 8404 FMF Corpsman for 2nd Battalion 2nd Marines! Link to this post!

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Navy Corpsmen: A Marine’s Best Friend

Here’s a great excerpt from ABOUT.COM regarding Marines and Navy Corpsmen. Photo courtesy of popasmoke.com ~Cpl. Beddoe While Corpsmen are expected to be cure-alls for whatever ails a Marine, they know that their medical expertise only comes into play when it’s needed. Otherwise, they’re Marines in every sense of the word. “Corpsmen need to know … Read moreNavy Corpsmen: A Marine’s Best Friend

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CASEVAC Corpsman Shannon Dittlinger

Bruce Williams-Burden, former Navy Corpsman (RVN), wrote a book earlier this year year titled “Luminous Base”. The book is a well-researched collection of respectful and caring stories of Corpsmen killed in action. In April, I posted a review of the book here on my blog. With Bruce’s permission, I am posting a chapter from his … Read moreCASEVAC Corpsman Shannon Dittlinger

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LUMINOUS BASE

A couple months ago, I was contacted by Bruce Williams-Burden, a former Navy Corpsman. Bruce was wrapping up his book “LUMINOUS BASE”, which is a magnificent story of the fifty-seven Hospital Corpsmen who died in the course of their duty over a 45-year period (1962-2007). Bruce asked me if I wouldn’t mind giving it a … Read moreLUMINOUS BASE

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Purple Foxes – February 7, 1969 and 2007

On February 7, 1969, a Marine helicopter crashed in Vietnam, killing six of the seven on board. On February 7, 2007, a Marine helicopter was shot down in Iraq, killing all seven on board. Both helicopters belonged to the Purple Foxes of HMM-364, a Marine Corps helicopter squadron. In 1969, a Corpsman by the name … Read morePurple Foxes – February 7, 1969 and 2007

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Marines save airman’s life in Okinawa 2019/01/17

Seven United States Marines played a vital role in saving the life of a U.S. Airman with 353rd

Cpl. George Melendez

Camp Pendleton artifacts of historical significance move to the National Museum of the Marine Corps 2019/01/15

During the Korean War, Marine Corps prisoners of war (POW) in captivity spent time devising ways to

Cpl. Emmanuel Necoechea

LAV Anti-Tank Weapon System to reach FOC by end of 2019 2019/01/10

*Editor’s Note: The original article appeared on Marine Corps Systems Command’s website Nov. 16,

Kaitlin Kelly, MCSC Office of Public Affairs and Communication

Hurricane Florence Recovery: Testing the Marine Corps’ Resilience 2019/01/09

From working in comprised facilities and temporary trailers to repairing damaged homes, the Marine Corps community continues to face daily challenges following Hurricane Florence. Although the storm made landfall on September 14, 2018, Marines at Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River, and MCAS Cherry Point are still recovering.

Maj. Simba Chigwida

Suicide prevention | Eliminating the Stigma 2019/01/08

Behavioral health specialists report depression and suicide ideation rates increase during the holiday season and into the post-holiday period in the Marine Corps, according to the Headquarters Marine Corps Force Preservation Directorate. Marines may feel lonelier during these times as a result of being away from their families and supporters, said Shannon Hutchinson, the 3rd […]

Sgt. Amaia Unanue

Sousa Season Opener: After the Armistice 2019/01/04

In a tradition that dates back 15 years, the Marine Band will open its 2019 Concert Season with a John Philip Sousa style concert focusing on the years after World War I and the Sousa Band’s first tours after the Armistice. The concert, conducted by Director Colonel Jason K. Fettig, will take place at 2 […]

Gunnery Sgt. Brian Rust

Island Marauder demo puts new technology to the test with 3rd Marines 2018/12/27

For the last three years, engineers and project officers from Marine Corps Systems Command have descended on the island of Oahu to put new technology to the test. In the fall, MCSC—along with Marines from the 3rd Marine Regiment and partner organizations from the requirements community—conducted the “Island Marauder” technology demonstration to integrate and evaluate […]

Monique Randolph, MCSC Office of Public Affairs and Communication

Marines showcase marksmanship skills at the 2018 Far East Marksmanship Competition on Okinawa 2018/12/18

The competition allowed Marines stationed in Japan to test and enhance their shooting abilities.“The

Pfc. Brennan Beauton

Three Marines with SPMAGTF-CR-CC earn Purple Hearts 2018/12/10

Cpl. Tyler A. Frazier, a mortar Marine with 3d Battalion, 7th Marines, who recently returned to Twentynine Palms following a deployment with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Central Command, was awarded the Purple Heart Medal by Lt. Col. Steven M. Ford on November 7, 2018.

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“The President’s Own” Remembers George H. W. Bush 2018/12/04

As the nation mourns the passing of one its finest patriots, current and former members of the Marine Band remember President George H. W. Bush as a man whose love of music and uncommon graciousness elevated the unique relationship between the Chief Executive and “The President’s Own.”

Master Sgt. Kristin duBois