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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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Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton hosts the annual Environmental Law Training Symposium 2019/03/22

Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton hosted the Environmental Law Training Symposium at the Pacific Views Event Center aboard MCB Camp Pendleton, California, on March 19, 2018.

Cpl. Emmanuel Necoechea

Santa Margarita Elementary School students show their gratitude 2019/03/21

Marines are some of the toughest people you’ll meet. With stone-cold stares that would frighten an enemy, the children of Santa Margarita Elementary School witnessed something entirely different when a sinkhole disrupted their lives.

Cpl. Gabino Perez

Marine Corps enhances forensics capability to make gathering data simple 2019/03/19

The Marine Corps is enhancing an existing forensics exploitation capability used to differentiate between friend or foe on the battlefield. The Corps is updating the Expeditionary Forensics Exploitation Capability, or EFEC, with newer IT technology. The EFEC is a portable forensic laboratory used by Law Enforcement Battalions to recognize, collect, analyze, preserve and store data.

Kaitlin Kelly, MCSC Office of Public Affairs and Communication

Diving deeper into the Fleet Marine Force 2019/03/19

Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan- Air tanks, rebreathers and scuba fins sit on metal shelves lining the dimly-lit hallway of the 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion compound. Chatter, echoing through the corridor, can be heard over the distinct noise of dive gear being tested and prepared.

Lance Cpl. Hannah Hall

First female Lt. Gen. in U.S. Armed Forces 2019/03/16

The U.S. military has always been fertile soil for firsts throughout our nation’s history, and the

Keith Hayes

74th Reunion of Honor | Marines, Japan honor those who fought in Battle of Iwo Jima 2019/03/15

Veterans, their family members, and distinguished guests from the U.S. and Japan will gather on Iwo

Gunnery Sgt. Scott Schmidt

New vehicle-mounted electronic tech enables Marines to combat threats 2019/03/13

Marine Corps Systems Command plans to implement a new form of technology that allows the Marine Air-Ground Task Force to identify enemy activity. The technology employs a vehicle-borne tool that enables Marines to discern what happens inside the electromagnetic spectrum. It connects several independent electronic capabilities into a single unit and allows Marines to manage […]

Matt Gonzales, MCSC Office of Public Affairs and Communication

Warthogs take over Hawaiian skies 2019/03/13

U.S. Airmen with the 442nd Fighter Wing descended on Marine Corps Base Hawaii in February to conduct

Sgt. Jesus Sepulveda Torres

Carolina MAGTF leaders double down on readiness with CMC's housing outreach program 2019/03/05

As Camp Lejeune continues recovery from Hurricane Florence, II Marine Expeditionary Force and base leadership will increase its engagement with service members to understand if assistance is needed on the home front to maintain personal and operational readiness.

Sgt. Sean Berry

Lights, camera, action; Camp Pendleton's history in the movies 2019/03/04

With its vast training areas and prime location along California’s shorelines, Camp Pendleton is well known for producing the finest fighting forces on the West Coast.

Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels