The Marine Corps is instituting a substitute for the 3-mile run on the PFT requirement in … An Alternative to Running?Read more
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Mac McDuffee – Phony Recon Marine
The folks at Military Phony send us their work on this Raymond Leo McDuffee fellow, who … Mac McDuffee – Phony Recon MarineRead more
Marine’s Unit Puts Him in for Purple Heart
According to the Marine Corps Times, the Marine was shot in the head. However, the bullet bounced … Marine’s Unit Puts Him in for Purple HeartRead more
Marine ID’d as service member who went overboard near Philippines
Fox News reports the Camp Pendleton-based Marine who fell overboard from an amphibious assault ship off … Marine ID’d as service member who went overboard near PhilippinesRead more
Infantry Officer Moves Ahead
The first woman to graduate from the Marine Corps’ notoriously grueling Infantry Officer Course is now leading … Infantry Officer Moves AheadRead more
Raymond W. Begay sentenced for horseplay death
Mick and Reb sent us a link to the news that Private First Class Raymond W. … Raymond W. Begay sentenced for horseplay deathRead more
Sgt. Maj. John Canley to receive Medal of Honor for Hue heroics
Retired Marine Sgt. Maj. John Canley was told by the President that his Navy Cross is … Sgt. Maj. John Canley to receive Medal of Honor for Hue heroicsRead more
Marine 1st Lt. Travis Manion may get Navy Cross
Military.com reports that Congressman Duncan Hunter has written a letter to Secretary of Defense James Mattis … Marine 1st Lt. Travis Manion may get Navy CrossRead more