Veteran of the Year 2021 – John Peck For a study in perseverance, look no further than medically retired Marine Sgt. John Peck. Wounded in Iraq, he re-enlisted and went back to serve in Afghanistan – where he was grievously wounded again, including the loss of all four of his limbs. What followed was a…Continue readingVeteran of the Year 2021 – John Peck
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Vintage Marine Corps Commercial
Vintage Marine Corps Commercial Great classic Marine Corps commercial, made in the 1950s. Be Ready Be Trained Be a Marine! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Bjy-IQWFg0 *** Footage from this subject is available for licensing from www.globalimageworks.com ***
Gary Owen – Marines, Army, and Navy
Gary Owen – Marines, Army, and Navy Gary Owen – Actor and comedian, Gary Owen, grew up in a trailer park in Cincinnati, OH, he joined the US Navy after graduation from High School. He served in the U.S. Navy for six years as a Master-at-Arms and was in the Presidential Honor Guard. After being named…Continue readingGary Owen – Marines, Army, and Navy
US Marine vs Army Soldier Obstacle Course Battle
US Marine vs Army Soldier Obstacle Course Battle This is from Austen Alexander’s YouTube channel. Austen Alexander is a Navy veteran driven by fitness and challenging others to come out of their comfort zone. His content revolves around fitness, mainly with other people, as well as doing challenges in sports. His channel is most recognized…Continue readingUS Marine vs Army Soldier Obstacle Course Battle
33 Years Today, I Joined The Corps
33 Years Today, I Joined the Corps Today marks 33 years since I first stepped on those infamous yellow footprints at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. It was the first time I had traveled by myself and the very first real choice I had to make in my adult life. I was scared at…Continue reading33 Years Today, I Joined The Corps
Coronavirus Outbreak at Marine Corps Boot Camp Infects Dozens of Recruits, Staff Members
Coronavirus Outbreak at Marine Corps Boot Camp A coronavirus outbreak has infected dozens of Marine recruits and staff members at the service’s East Coast recruit training center, prompting the suspension of additional arrivals for the foreseeable future, defense officials said Monday. The cases at Parris Island, S.C., emerged following a “wave in testing” over the…Continue readingCoronavirus Outbreak at Marine Corps Boot Camp Infects Dozens of Recruits, Staff Members
Dozens of Marine Recruits at Boot Camp in San Diego Have COVID-19
Dozens of Marine Recruits at Boot Camp in San Diego Have COVID-19 The Marine Corps has halted training for a company of recruits who arrived at boot camp on the West Coast last month after about four dozen of them tested positive for the illness caused by the coronavirus. Members of Bravo Company, 1st Training…Continue readingDozens of Marine Recruits at Boot Camp in San Diego Have COVID-19
Marines Welcome 275 New Recruits to San Diego a Week After Others Tested Positive for Coronavirus
Marines Welcome 275 New Recruits Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego welcomed a new company of recruits Monday evening as the Corps tries to maintain its training pipeline, a week after several recruits in San Diego tested positive for the novel coronavirus. The positive cases have not been reported previously but were acknowledged by…Continue readingMarines Welcome 275 New Recruits to San Diego a Week After Others Tested Positive for Coronavirus
Recruits Begin Taking Extra Precautions
Recruits Begin Taking Extra Precautions Recruits begin taking extra precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 by wearing face masks at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego (MCRDSD), April 9, 2020. As of April 8, 2020, all personnel on MCRDSD are required to wear face masks in all plausible situations excluding physical training in order…Continue readingRecruits Begin Taking Extra Precautions
Parris Island halts arrival of new recruits over COVID-19 concerns
Parris Island Halts Arrival of New Recruits over COVID-19 Concerns The Marine recruit depot aboard Parris Island, South Carolina, is halting the arrival of new recruits as COVID-19 continues to disrupt military planning and operations, the recruit training installation announced Monday. Parris Island said in a news release that in the future incoming recruits will…Continue readingParris Island halts arrival of new recruits over COVID-19 concerns
