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75 years ago today, at 0900 on February 19th, 1945, the first assault waves from the 4th and 5th Marine Divisions hit the beaches of Iwo Jima. Embedded within these units were #NavyMedicine corpsmen. Read some of their stories here: navymedicine.navylive.dodliv…
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The 36 Day Battle began 75 years ago, today.
Footage of D-Day, Iwo Jima. US Marines storm the Japanese-controlled island under heavy enemy fire.
By the evening of day 1, 30,000 Marines had landed. About 40,000 more would follow. The beginning of a bloody 36-day battle. #WW2
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Today marks 75 years since the Marine Corps launched an amphibious assault onto the island of Iwo Jima, beginning one of the bloodiest battles in our nation’s history. Join us over the next 36 days as we honor the uncommon valor that was a common virtue because #WeAreIwo.
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Ready? Drop!
Marines from Mike Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, reload an M777 Howitzer during Northern Viper on Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan. The exercise focused on live-fire and movement tactics in cold weather environments.
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Iron Sights
A Marine with @31stMeu holds security during a simulated bilateral small-boat raid on Kin Blue, Okinawa, Japan, demonstrating the ability to cooperatively execute complex mission sets in littoral environments.
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Splash Season is Coming
@USNavy Sailors participate in Fleet Marine Force training for amphibious operations with Marines, assigned to 2nd Amphibious Assault Battalion, @2dMarDiv, at @camp_lejeune, to qualify to serve in billets within Marine units.
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Battle of Guadalcanal
This month marks 77 years since the Battle of Guadalcanal ended. The courageous efforts by the Marines on the island ensured control of what would later be known as Henderson Airfield and contributed greatly to the essential victory.
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#CorpsToons Sunday!
"Individual commitment to a group effort--that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work." --Vince Lombardi
@SpaceForceDoD #teamwork @USMC @MCICOM_HQ
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U.S. Marines with @TheBasicSchool observe a flyover demonstration of the @usairforce A-10 Thunderbolt II #Warthog at MCBQ, Jan. 15. The A-10's high aspect ratio wing & larger ailerons give it low-speed & low-altitude capabilities while the armor allows pilots to return safely.
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Life is good when you get to spend time with the future leaders of our integrated Naval force. Bright minds, focused grit, and youthful enthusiasm in spades at @TheBasicSchool.
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Sometimes when it hits, you’re in a hurry.
Happy #NationalCoffeeDay
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In this episode of the Video Marine Minute, Cpl. Taryn Escott tells us about the new technology that is going out to the Corps' infantrymen.
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The 26th Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis visited #MCBQ to speak to #Marines about #leadership within the @USMC Sept. 25. Mattis conducted a book tour for his new book Call Sign Chaos, about learning to lead in a chaotic world.
#MarineCorps
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Video of the day: CH 53 inserting Marines into the LZ to kick off #IslandMarauder19
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The M320-A1 is a great piece of gear! youtu.be/RVcJoiQKnCw
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After 44 years of dedication to the Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller leaves us with some parting words.
Semper Fi, Sir!
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Marines and Sailors, it's been my honor to serve alongside you for almost 40 years. Now, it's my greatest honor to be your 38th Commandant.
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Today, Gen. David H. Berger took over as Commandant of the Marine Corps during the Passage of Command at @MBWDC.
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General David H. Berger is now officially the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps as yesterday, 11 July 2019, General Robert B. Neller relieved his duties as 37th Commandant of the Marine Corps to Gen. Berger. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)
