September 29, 2014, HIGHTOWN, England - The United States Marine Corps Shooting Team competed against service members from across Europe during the Royal Marine Operational Shooting Competition at Altcar Ranges near Hightown, England Sept. 8-18, 2014. Unlike most contests, the competition focuses on combat shooting situations rather than bull’s-eye competitions. In the … [Read more...]

September 26, 2014, QUANTICO, Va. - The Marine Corps is buying boots with up to twice the operational lifespan over the current option provided to new recruits. The Rugged All-Terrain boot, RAT boot for short, will be the boot of choice in sea bags for incoming Marine Corps recruits starting Dec. 1, 2014. Each sea bag will come with two pairs of boots, one for hot weather … [Read more...]

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014, WASHINGTON - To most Marines this man is a legend. To other Americans he would just be another veteran sporting tightly cropped white hair and a face worn from years of combat. When he speaks listeners hear sincerity, confidence and blunt wisdom. He is a legend among those new and old to the Corps - He is retired Marine Gen. James Mattis. During the … [Read more...]

September 8, 2014, QUANTICO, Va. - For Marines running roadblocks and vehicle check points, identifying an oncoming vehicle as a threat is a decision that has to happen quickly and at standoff range because lives are on the line. A new system being fielded to II and III Marine Expeditionary Forces, Reserve Units and Marine Corps Forces Central Command will give Marines more … [Read more...]

SEPTEMBER 5, 2014, WASHINGTON - The Secretary of the Navy has established the Marine Corps Combat Instructor Ribbon which will be formally announced in a pending MARADMIN. As requested by the Schools of Infantry, this Special Duty Assignment (SDA) ribbon takes its place alongside ribbons recognizing the service of Drill Instructors, Recruiters, and Marine Security Guards. … [Read more...]