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Essays on War: Mattis

by Stan Coerr November 28, 2016 America knows General James Mattis as a character, Mad Dog Mattis, fount of funny quotes and Chuck Norris-caliber memes. Those of us who served with him know that he is a caring, erudite, warfighting general. And we know that there is a reason he uses the callsign Chaos: he … Read moreEssays on War: Mattis

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General Mattis Quotes

“You are part of the world’s most feared and trusted force. Engage your brain before you engage your weapon.” “You cannot allow any of your people to avoid the brutal facts. If they start living in a dream world, it’s going to be bad.” “The most important 6 inches on the battlefield is between your … Read moreGeneral Mattis Quotes

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A General Mattis Christmas Story

A couple of months ago, when I told General Krulak, the former Commandant of the Marine Corps, now the chair of the Naval Academy Board of Visitors, that we were having General Mattis speak this evening, he said, “Let me tell you a Jim Mattis story.” General Krulak said, when he was Commandant of the … Read moreA General Mattis Christmas Story

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24th MEU capabilities on display in Iceland 2018/10/19

The 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit executed an air assault rehearsal aboard Keflavik Air Base,

Lance Cpl. Margaret Gale

Marine Corps upgrades GCSS-MC, reduces time from data to decision 2018/10/17

The Marine Corps has an improved reporting tool that will come in handy for supply and maintenance

Kaitlin Kelly

The Marine Corps Combat Pistol Program 2018/10/16

Every Marine is a rifleman. This is evident in every photo of a Marine donning the service alpha

Lance Cpl. Tanner D. Lambert

TARGETS: Maintaining confidence for combat readiness 2018/10/15

Now is not the time to be nervous. What if I don’t qualify? I’ll never see corporal. Okay, okay,

Lance Cpl. Kerstin Roberts

Marine credits triathlons for making him a better warfighter 2018/10/09

After finishing his second Boston Marathon five years ago, Maj. Ken Parisi, a logistics specialist at Marine Corps Systems Command, wanted to tackle a new challenge – triathlons. He has completed four full-distance 140.6-mile races and 10 half-distance 70.3-mile races. He said this passion for triathlons gave him confidence and made him a better Marine.

Kaitlin Kelly, MCSC Office of Public Affairs and Communication

U.S., Philippines and Japan conduct amphibious landing in the Philippines 2018/10/08

U.S. and Philippine Marines aboard U.S. assault amphibious vehicles launched from the U.S. Navy’s USS Ashland and Philippine Navy’s BRP Davao del Sur as part of a counterterrorism and humanitarian response based exercise. The ship-to-shore movement brought the U.S., Philippine and Japanese militaries together to advance amphibious capabilities.

2nd Lt. Alyssa Morales

U.S. Marines and Sailors aid in local accident 2018/10/06

Two U.S. Marines, two U.S. Sailors and a Philippine Marine came to the assistance of a local Filipino motorcyclist who was pinned underneath his vehicle as a result of an accident in Ternate, Cavite, Philippines, around 3 p.m. Tuesday.

Cpl. Christian J. Lopez

U.S. Marines and Sailors aid in local accident 2018/10/05

Two U.S. Marines, two U.S. Sailors and a Philippine Marine came to the assistance of a local

Cpl. Christian Lopez

Man of Pure Heart and Honor 2018/10/03

A birthday celebration was held at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans on Oct 2, 2018 for retired Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel “Woody” Williams, the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient from the Battle of Iwo Jima. A man with bright eyes and heartwarming laughter, 95 years old never looked so […]

Lance Cpl. Tessa Watts

Greater Corps Legacy: 100 years of women in the Marine Corps 2018/10/02

Paying homage to the women that sacrificed, conquered and impacted history over the past century is

Staff Sgt. Shakima Deprince