MORON AIR BASE, Spain - October 7, 2015 -- The U.S. Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter met with U.S. Marines, sailors and airmen aboard Morón Air Base, Oct. 6, 2015. The purpose of Carter’s visit was to learn more about Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa capabilities and strong partnership with the Spanish military. “You are … [Read more...]
Ways to Honor Veterans on Veterans Day
One of the most meaningful things you can do this Veterans Day is to send notes or cards to hospitalized veterans or those living in veterans homes. You could also visit a Veteran in a local Veterans Hospital or Veterans home. The best way to honor someone on Veterans Day is to do something to make them happy! The following is a list of 45 things you can do to honor a … [Read more...]
37th Commandant of the Marine Corps Visits America’s Largest MEF
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - October 6, 2015 -- The 37th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert Neller, visited Marines with I Marine Expeditionary Force during his visit to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Oct. 5, 2015. Neller spoke to elements of the 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Logistics Group and the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, discussing information … [Read more...]
Veterans Day
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...]