Tag: Marine Corps History
Story of Bob; drummer, pilot, legend
By Roger Klingman, Defense Media Activity
FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. -- Two young brothers carry a water-cooled, 30-caliber Browning machine gun with its associated...
The Dogs of the Devil Dogs: A Quick History of Canine...
Known since World War I as Devil Dogs, Marines have had what some might say is an uncharacteristically tender relationship with canines. From mascots...
South Carolina living legend, 97, to walk in Bataan Memorial Death...
CLEMSON, S.C. – Retired U.S. Army Col. Beverly N. (Ben) Skardon, 97, survivor of the Bataan Death March and beloved alumnus and professor emeritus...
Remembering Iwo Jima: 70 Years Later
Former and current U.S. Marines gather at the Marine Corps Museum to remember the battle of Iwo Jima in Quantico, Va. Feb. 20, 2015....
5 African American Firsts in the Marine Corps
Believe it or not, the Marine Corps was the last military branch to officially accept African Americans within their ranks. On June 25, 1941,...
Marines celebrate “A Century of Black Life, History and Culture”
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. - Each February, Americans pause to celebrate the men and women who fought against discrimination, segregation and...
WWII vets headed back to Iwo Jima
MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. - Medal of Honor recipient Herschel “Woody” Williams will be among the 15 World War II veterans headed back...
Paving the way: Montford Point Marine widow accepts Congressional Gold Medal
Story by Sgt. Marcy Sanchez
PORT ROYAL, S.C. - African-American service in the United States military can be traced back to the country’s inception. It...
