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...]
Final Phase of Construction at NMMC Proceeding on Schedule
MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. - Oct. 5, 2015 -- A small, silver lining when mired in traffic on Interstate 95 northbound is catching a glimpse of the massive construction project on-going behind the National Museum of the Marine Corps. The project is more than an addition. It is the completion of the plan for the museum that was in place even before it opened to the public … [Read more...]
One Last Round for Lima Battery
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - October 2, 2015 -- Marines with Lima Battery, 2nd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, participated in a very special howitzer live-fire exercise at Camp Lejeune, on Sept. 30. The battery will soon be participating in a large-force integrated training exercise at Twentynine Palms, California, along with other batteries from 10th Marines. … [Read more...]