Story by Staff Sgt. Ethan LeBlanc | Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES) | 06.05.2025
ORLANDO, Fl. — More than eight decades after he was killed in action during one of the fiercest early battles of World War II, U.S. Marine Corps Pvt. Charmning Rowe has finally returned home....
Story by Cpl. William Perkins | 1st Marine Division | 04.22.2016
Force protection is one of the six warfighting functions common to Marine Corps planning for operations abroad, and it can be just as important to consider while in garrison. Marines with the 1st Marine Division are engaging and empowering leaders at all levels to take responsibility for their own well-being and that of those around them by promoting the commandant’s Protect What You’ve......
Story by Cpl. Julio McGraw | Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center | 04.05.2016
As the largest combined arms, live-fire training facility in the Marine Corps, the Combat Center has the responsibility of ensuring Marines remain a force in readiness. The installation does this by utilizing more than 1,100 square miles of training area to prepare forces up to a Marine Expeditionary Brigade-level for deployments. 7th Marine Regiment and elements of 1st Marine Division......
Story by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero | 1st Marine Division | 03.16.2016
“Target three, 350 meters, fire when ready,” called out the spotter. A metal click registered as the shooter switched his rifle from safe to fire. The shooter released a final deep breath as he squeezed the trigger. The rifle fired and the bullet could be heard cracking through the air as it made its way to the metal target on the opposite side of the range. “Hit,” called out the......
Story by Cpl. William Perkins | 1st Marine Division | 02.04.2016
Marines and Sailors gathered in front of 1st Marine Division’s historic, “White House,” which serves as the unit’s headquarters building, to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the oldest, largest, and most decorated division in the Marine Corps, Feb. 4, 2016....
Story by Cpl. William Perkins | 1st Marine Division | 01.28.2016
The smell of sea salt and the roar of engines fills the senses as three rigid-hulled inflatable boats cut through the water off the coast of California....
Story by Cpl. Demetrius Morgan | 1st Marine Division | 01.27.2016
The Marine Corps takes pride in developing quality leaders at all levels of the institution. Every Marine is encouraged to embrace the role they are given within their designated unit and to reflect the moral and ethical courage required to make what can be career-defining decisions....
Story by Cpl. Demetrius Morgan | 1st Marine Division | 01.20.2016
The Marine Corps trains its service members to exude a multitude of traits and characteristics in order to be effective war fighters, whether it be deployed to foreign countries or in garrison. One of the most basic, yet important traits a Marine must display is the ability to be a leader among leaders. The Squad Leader Development Program is one of the newest approaches the Marine Corps uses......
