Story by Cpl. Teagan Fredericks | 1st Marine Division | 02.14.2019
This Valentine's Day, 1st Marine Division shares the story of the celebrated Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone and his wife Lena Mae. This is the story of their wedding in a church near Camp Pendleton that still stands today....
Story by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos | I MEF Information Group | 01.22.2018
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Marines have a long legacy built with the blood, sweat and tears of ordinary men and women committing extraordinary acts. The lessons of heroes like Maj. Gen. Smedley Butler, Gunnery Sgt. John Basilone and Col. Peter Ortiz are instilled in recruits before they can earn the coveted Eagle, Globe and Anchor....
Story by Staff Sgt. Juan Vara | 1st Marine Corps District | 06.07.2013
In its first year, the Inaugural Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone Bowl celebrates academic excellence, proven physical fitness, and quality of character. The 2013 Basilone Bowl will commence June 28 at 5:30 p.m. and will be held in Bridgewater, N.J., at Bridgewater-Raritan High School/Basilone Field....
Story by Sgt. Raymond Lott | Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES) | 05.23.2013
For the first time in history, a Reserve Marine was awarded the Gunnery Sgt. John Basilone Award for Courage and Commitment in a ceremony here May 19, 2013....
Story by Staff Sgt. Juan Vara | 1st Marine Corps District | 05.15.2013
Bridgewater, NJ. (May 15, 2013) – The United States Marine Corps and Somerset County Coaches Association will host the inaugural Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone Bowl Game Media Day on Wednesday, May 29 from 6:00- 8:00pm EST at Bridgewater-Raritan High School in Bridgewater, New Jersey....
Story by Gunnery Sgt. Alexis Mulero | Fleet Marine Force Atlantic, Marine Forces Command, Marine Forces Northern Command | 04.05.2012
Long time Slidell, La., resident and Iraq War veteran was promoted to the rank of gunnery sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps during a ceremony with Marines and sailors from Marine Corps Security Cooperation Group aboard Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek – Fort Story, Va., April 2....
Story by Cpl. Aubry Buzek | Marine Corps Air Station Miramar | 03.03.2010
Many local military leaders, members of the military community and veterans attended the San Diego premiere of "The Pacific" aboard the USS Midway, Feb. 25....
