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The untold history of the gunnery sergeant: Backbone of the US Marines

The Gunnery Sergeant is one of the most respected ranks in the U.S. Marine Corps, evolving from naval artillery specialists ...
Military Times

How a band of Marines staved off the British and helped save the Declaration of Independence

Despite the military disaster at Bladensburg, the Marines gave the men and women of the capital precious time to flee.

Living history event to spotlight Harpers Ferry Armory innovations

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park hosts a May 23 event exploring weapons and military technology produced at the ...
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The First U.S. Combat Troops Arrive in South Vietnam

What began as a small deployment of U.S. Marines to protect an airbase at Da Nang in Vietnam escalated into one of the most divisive wars in U.S. history. United States Marines of the 9th ...