Essays on United States Marine Corps
The United States Marine Corps is one of the most iconic and respected military organizations in the world. Founded in 1775, it has a long history of service and sacrifice for our country. With its motto Semper Fidelis (Always Faithful), it has served with distinction in every conflict America has been involved in since then.The Marine Corps values loyalty, courage, honor, commitment, and integrity above all else. It prides itself on being an elite fighting force that stands ready to defend freedom wherever needed. Marines are trained to be experts at amphibious landings, air assault operations, and close-quarters combat techniques as well as many other specialties that give them an edge when deployed into hostile environments. Also known for their trademark discipline and esprit de corps, Marines have earned a reputation for being some of the toughest fighters around.The Marine Corps also serves a vital role within the US armed forces by providing strategic mobility to rapidly deploy troops where they are needed most quickly and effectively. This capability makes them an invaluable asset during times of war or crisis overseas when rapid deployment is necessary to safeguard American interests or protect allies abroad from harm’s way. In addition to this strategic role, they also serve humanitarian roles such as disaster relief or peacekeeping operations throughout the world whenever called upon by civilian leadership.No matter what mission they are tasked with completing ” whether it’s defending our nation’s interests at home or abroad ” Marines have consistently come through with flying colors time after time again showing why they remain the few the proudand always faithful.
The Marine Corps have had a very long and distinguished history of service to the country. Their main target is to become a Corps of men and women who can consistently uphold the highest moral character with or without having their uniforms on. From that commitment their foundation of Honor, Courage and Commitment becomes very […]
Drones, also referred to as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), have become an indispensable tool for the US military as they enable surveillance and targeted attacks without jeopardizing soldiers’ safety. The use of drones traces back to Austria in the mid-1800s when remote-controlled balloons carrying bombs were used for attacking enemies. In the Vietnam War, secret […]
Robert Leckie is the protagonist and author of the book “Helmet for My Pillow From Parris Island.” He is a World War II veteran and describes what it is like in the United States Marine Corps and how he endures the pain and devastating days of the horrors of World War II against the Japanese. […]
The book “Sustaining the Transformation” is a US Navy publication which gives a detailed information on how Marines are created in the process referred to a transformation. The author focuses on how new volunteers in the US Marines unit are ushered into the service, and how they become fully integrated into the norm of the […]
This book covers the military doctrine that the Marine Corps proudly adheres to. In the course of bootcamp, MCT, and MOS school we are changed, molded, to become the fighting force we are today. During our time in the fleet we keep training to maintain a force of readiness. After our tour of duty, however […]
The story of Fox Company’s last stand in the frozen hills of northern Korea serves as an inspiration to Marines everywhere, reinforcing their already mightily proud history. As a testament to the human will in the face of overwhelming forces of opposition it stands equally high as the courageous acts of Iwo Jima, Belleau Wood, […]
The US Navy Corpsman has come a long way since the indoctrination of the medical field in the Navy. Along with the advancement of medicine, the roles of the Corpsman also advanced. Corpsman now play one of the most important roles in the Navy, as they go anywhere and everywhere the Navy goes. Whether it […]
Owning his first gun at the age of eight, Chris Kyle learned to shoot as he hunted with his father for deer, quail and pheasants in West Texas. Chris was raised in Odessa, Texas and dreamed of joining the Unites States Marine Corps but upon finishing high school he became a professional bronco rider, apparently […]
How many men does it take to raise one American flag? A quick look of the picture told me four, a closer look told me five, and research told me six. Apparently, it takes six strong soldiers trained in combat to erect that flag. A piece of colored cloth attached to a wooden pole could […]
Frequent questions often arise about the fundamental elements of authority in the U.S. Marine Corps. Much of this information is provided by apacherat, an ex-Marine who actively participates in our discussion forum (it should be pointed out that once a person becomes a Marine, they are perpetually regarded as such). The Marine Corps abides by […]
The Marine Corps core values are very important. Honor, courage and commitment are part of each and every marine’s dedication to his or her corps. The Marine Corps core values are the corner stone of the Marine Corps and have been passed on through generation to generation through classes and through example. They are the […]
Flyboys Wesley Ward James Bradley’s book, Flyboys is a great book that tells a great story. If you’re interested in world war two, this might be a good book for you. It not only tells a great world war two story, but also tells a great story of a few courageous young men who were […]
Since 1985, there have been eleven different versions of the High Mobility, Multi-Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) in service. However, the Army and the Marine Corps are currently developing the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) as a successor to the HMMWV. The Department of Defense (DoD) started the JLTV program with the intention of replacing the aging […]
Power, control, speed, accuracy; infantry and aviation, each one is an example of powerful productive tools that the Marine Corps utilizes on a daily bases. Each one by themselves are effective elements. However, with proper instruction and balance they become twice as effective when used together. An equal statement can be said about Authoritative and […]
As a Marine, our duty is to always do what is right and be a reliable source of guidance. Punctuality is key; being early demonstrates punctuality while arriving late means not being on time. This concept has been emphasized by my father and reinforced during my service in the Marine Corps. The significance of accountability […]
