DECEMBER 1, 2020 - This fiscal year, Marine Corps Systems Command plans to begin fielding a new boot that protects Marines in cold-weather climates. The Marine Corps Intense Cold Weather Boot is a full-grain, leather boot designed for use in temperatures as cold as -20 degrees Fahrenheit. The ICWB allows Marines to complete various missions that might involve hiking or … [Read more...]

NOVEMBER 30, 2020 - A Marine shouts, “Fire in the hole!” The proclamation leads to a moment of stillness; silence fills what will soon be a blast site. A loud “whump” precedes an earth-shaking shockwave. Dirt lifts from the floor. One can feel a rattle in the center of their chest and an intense heat wave radiates through the air. A sound like thunder erupts and disappears … [Read more...]

NOVEMBER 17, 2020 - Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton hosted a Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition for the first time in seven years. The competition at Pendleton is the first part in a series of events for the 2021 Competition-In-Arms Program, which will end with a championship match in April at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. As part of the program, the Marine … [Read more...]

November 10, 2020 marks the 245th birthday of the United States Marine Corps. Dating back to 1775, just eight months prior to the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Second Continental Congress established the Continental Marines. The newly formed Marine Corps’ purpose was to provide additional security and support for the Continental Navy. Led by Commandant … [Read more...]

NOVEMBER 6, 2020 - On Nov. 10 the Defense Commissary Agency will celebrate the 245th birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps. That date marks the anniversary of the Continental Congress establishing the Corps to create a seafaring infantry for the U.S. Navy during times of battle at sea and ashore. “I’m proud to join the men and women of DeCA in saying ‘Happy birthday!’ to the … [Read more...]