U.s. Marine Corps

Here's why the American flag is reversed on military uniforms

Tim Marshall, the author of "Worth Dying for: The Power and Politics of Flags" explains why American flags are reversed on military uniforms.

4 Things You Could Stand To Worry Less About While Concealed Carrying

There are certain stresses that come with concealed carrying. Not that you shouldn't, but you can actually stand to worry a little less. Read on...

Adora Announces the Launch of a Global Seafarer Recruitment Program

Adora Cruises has announced a collaboration with domestic and international manning agencies aiming to recruit 3,000 seafarers for its fleet of vessels, including its first Chinese-built cruise ship due to launch in late 2023, as well as the existing vessels. This recruitment plan covers multiple functional areas, including maritime operations,…

Rifle vs. Pistol Shooting: Six Fun Facts

The differences between rifles and pistols are pretty obvious. One is portable. The other is as easy to conceal as a mop. One is pretty easy to shoot accurately, while the other takes some serious practice time at the range to master. Let’s look at a few fun facts that help explain the differences between the two.

Why Memorial Day is different from Veterans Day

How Science Is Putting a New Face on Crime Solving

Advances in forensics are giving us an unprecedented ability to solve cases—and exposing mistakes in some investigations.

Here’s where ponytails stand for women in the Marine Corps

It's been a hotly debated topic within the Corps, the commandant said.

The 12 Books The Marine Corps Wants Its Leaders To Read

Here are the books the Marines read to engage their mind in addition to their weapon.

Smarter not harder: How the Marine Corps wants to improve performance

To make up for lost advantages, the Corps is focusing on making each Marine better than their near-peer equivalent.

When the New Guy Came to Afghanistan

No Joke: A Marine Corps Veteran Developed Crayons, Ready-to-Eat

"Marines don't get offended, Marines embrace the joke."

German Armed Forces Use 3D Printing to Redesign an Obsolete Part

The German Armed Forces are working on using 3D printing directly in the field, as described in a study entitled Characteristics of a metal additive manufacturing process for the production of spare parts.

Hack the Marine Corps Nets 150 Computer Bugs and $150,000 in Rewards

This marks the sixth Defense Department bug bounty.

How a meme about the Marine Corps commandant took on a life of its own

A meme about Marine Corps Commandant Gen. David Berger became much bigger than its creators intended.

This is why Fallujah is one of the Marine Corps' most legendary battles

On Nov. 10, 1775, a man named Samuel Nicholas went to Tun Tavern in Philadelphia, Penn. There he began a recruitment process to put sharpshooters on Naval vessels to protect them. He also wanted to create a landing force for some of the most intense battles in the Revolutionary War.Those that signe...

Marine Marksmanship Instructor Enjoys Mentoring Recruits

By Marine Corps Sgt. Dana Beesley, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. -- Surrounded by a sea of recrui...

The Marines Corps wants to know what will convince you to reenlist

What non-monetary incentives will convince Marines to reenlist?