The Marine Corps League The Marine Corps League is the only congressionally chartered United States Marine Corps-related veterans organization in the United States. Its congressional charter was approved by the 75th U.S. Congress and signed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on August 4, 1937. The organization credits Major General John A. Lejeune, the 13th Marine… Continue reading The Marine Corps League
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Just trying to belong
Just trying to belong – Coming to Terms With Never Going to Combat Since I left the Marine Corps in 1998, I have had a constant problem with feeling like I belong. I have done countless hours of community service, which I enjoy, but it never really filled the gap. I have thought about joining… Continue reading Just trying to belong
Marines In Dress Blues Pushing Car
Marines In Dress Blues Pushing Car First, I would not expect anything else from Marines, but these guys kicked ass. These Marines happen to be the Marine Corps Body Bearers from Marine Barracks Washington (8th & I). They are the foremost funeral detail in the U.S. Armed Forces. The Body Bearers are comprised of… Continue reading Marines In Dress Blues Pushing Car
Vintage Marine Corps Commercial
Vintage Marine Corps Commercial This vintage Marine Corps Commercial “Marines Are Made” is a time capsule of what time was like back in the 1950s. I love the ending of “Be Ready, Be Trained, Be a Marine!” Great classic Marine Corps commercial Average JoeWelcome to the Average Joe Weekly blog. This is basically my place… Continue reading Vintage Marine Corps Commercial
Lance Corporal Dylan R. Merola
Lance Corporal Dylan R. Merola Marine Corps LCpl Dylan Merola, 20, was from Rancho Cucamonga, California, attached to 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, based in Camp Pendleton, California. Dylan was just a week into his first deployment to Afghanistan. He was a graduate of Los Osos High School,… Continue reading Lance Corporal Dylan R. Merola
Mitch Burrow – Support Some Troops
Mitch Burrow – Support Some Troops Mitch Burrow grew up on a dirt road in Georgia and joined the Marine Corps at 18. He served in Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003. He then started a career in manufacturing before realizing that it sucked. Now, Mitch has found his true calling in acting silly on a… Continue reading Mitch Burrow – Support Some Troops
Marine of the Year 2021 – Sgt. Brandon Antoine
Marine of the Year 2021 – Sgt. Brandon Antoine Gifted with the innate qualities that push a member of the Corps to run into danger, Sgt. Brandon Antoine used his instincts to help a fellow Marine. Rushing to aid a comrade threatening suicide, he put his own life in danger in order to get his… Continue reading Marine of the Year 2021 – Sgt. Brandon Antoine
Marine Corps Stolen Valor
As a former active duty Marine of 10-plus years, I take this kind of thing seriously. I’m so tired of hearing “I was going to be a Marine, but…” or, “I was almost a Marine”. I’m glad you wanted to be a Marine, but that doesn’t make you a Marine, no more than “I wanted… Continue reading Marine Corps Stolen Valor
Making A Marine – Recruiting Film (1950’s)
Making A Marine – Recruiting Film (1950’s) Great 50s era USMC recruitment film – Making A Marine This film is part of the Periscope Film LLC archive, one of the largest historic military, transportation, and aviation stock footage collections in the USA. Average JoeWelcome to the Average Joe Weekly blog. This is basically my place… Continue reading Making A Marine – Recruiting Film (1950’s)
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 reading US Marine vs Army Soldier Obstacle Course Battle
