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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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Marine with Mounted Color Guard tagged as NCO of the Year 2019/02/19

Sergeant Emily Rowe is the 2018 Noncommissioned Officer of the Year for Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, California.

Keith Hayes

Royal Marine and U.S. Marine generals strengthen rapport at MARFORCOM 2019/02/15

The Commandant General Royal Marines, Maj. Gen. Charlie R. Stickland, visited U.S. Marine Corps

Master Sgt. Ryan O'Hare

Marine Corps Trials 2019: Wounded Warrior Adaptive Sports Invitational 2019/02/15

Wounded Warrior Regiment will host the 9th annual Marine Corps Trials at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 26 to March 9, 2019. The Marine Corps Trials is an adaptive sports event involving nearly 200 wounded, ill, or injured Marines, Sailors, veterans and international competitors. Organized into three competing teams, participants represent Wounded Warrior […]

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Marines with 1/8 participate in TRAP training 2019/02/14

The 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit conducted a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel training exercise on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 29, 2019. TRAP training provides protection and integration of personnel, allowing Marines to become a capable force to react in a quick response time and provide support to isolated personnel in potential search and […]

Lance Cpl. Camila Melendez

Marine Corps modernizes how Marine recruiters capture data with new mobile tool 2019/02/14

Marine Corps Systems Command has partnered with Marine Corps Recruiting Command to develop a new tool with the goal of making the job of recruiters a little easier. The launch is part of a strategic initiative to modernize the tools and technologies available to the recruiting force.

By Kaitlin Kelly, MCSC Office of Public Affairs and Communication

Col. Douglas Lemott Jr. Receives Stars and Stripes Award 2019/02/14

On Feb. 7, 2019 the 33rd Be Everything You Are (BEYA), Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Conference was held at Washington Marriott Wardman Park to recognize leaders in STEM. Col. Douglas Lemott Jr., the commanding officer of Marine Corps Cyberspace Operations Group (MCCOG), Marine Corps Forces Cyberspace Command was among those leaders to be […]

Staff Sgt. Jacob Osborne

Iron Fist 2019 Strengthens U.S.-Japan Alliance; Certifies ARDB 2019/02/12

U.S. Marines from 1st Marine Division and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Soldiers with the 1st Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade celebrated another successful exercise during the closing ceremony of Iron Fist 2019, Feb. 8, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California.

Cpl. Cutler Brice

The call for “Disruptive Thinkers” is being answered 2019/02/07

The Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert Neller, issued a call to action to all “disruptive thinkers” within the Corps. A cultural evolution, filled with Marines that can come up with solutions to accelerate ideas to decision makers, that will lead the Corps into a new age of innovation.

Cpl. George Melendez

Boating School Knock-outs| Combat Engineers earn BEB licenses 2019/02/07

Engines roared and calm blue water churned white as boats cruised under the bright Okinawa sun. Marines in groups of three piloted small green boats across the quiet industrial port, practicing elaborate patters of turns, spins, lateral movements and sudden stops.

Sgt. Tiffany Edwards

5th Marine Regiment Participates in Apprenticeship with Mercedes-Benz 2019/02/04

You can find Marines in any clime and place, but one place you don’t expect to find them is behind

Lance Cpl. Alexa Hernandez