Veterans Day is an official United States federal holiday that is observed annually on November 11. It celebrates the service of all U.S. military veterans and honors the sacrifices they have made. Armistice Day and Remembrance Day, which also fall on this day, are celebrated in other parts of the world and they mark the anniversary of the end of World War I. The United States … [Read more...]
Marine Corps Flag
October 5, 2015 - Very little information is available regarding the flags carried by early American Marines, although indications are that the Grand Union flag was carried ashore by the battalion led by Captain Samuel Nicholas on New Providence Island, 3 March 1776. It is quite possible that the Rattlesnake flag was also carried on this expedition. Learn more about … [Read more...]
Marine Corps Medal of Honor
October 5, 2015 - The Medal of Honor is the highest award for bravery that can be given to any individual in the United States. In judging men for receipt of the medal, each service has established its own regulations. The deed must be proved by incontestable evidence of at least two eyewitnesses; it must be so outstanding that it clearly distinguishes the recipient's … [Read more...]
Marine Corps Emblem and Seal
Marine Corps Birthday • History of Marine Corps Medal of Honor • History of the Marine Corps Flag • How Body Armor Has Developed to Protect Marines … [Read more...]
Marine Corps 240th Birthday
Every year on November 10th the United States Marine Corps Birthday is celebrated with a traditional ball and cake-cutting ceremony. On that day in 1775, the Continental Marines were established. On November 10, 1775, the Second Continental Congress meeting in Philadelphia passed a resolution stating that "two Battalions of Marines be raised" for service as landing forces … [Read more...]