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  1. Marines
    29 minutes ago
    I wanna be a drill instructor,
    I wanna shave off all my hair ...
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  6. Marines shared a link.
    13 hours ago
    This Marine dreamed of deploying to Afghanistan since he joined the Corps two years ago. His dream almost didn’t come true when he injured his hand.
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  7. Marines
    17 hours ago
    You voted, and this week's Corps Top Shot comes from Lance Cpl. Katelyn M. Hunter. Hunter took the photo as Marines with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, performed a live-fire exercise in Japan.
    Photo: You voted, and this week's Corps Top Shot comes from Lance Cpl. Katelyn M. Hunter. Hunter took the photo as Marines with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, performed a live-fire exercise in Japan.
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  8. Marines
    Yesterday
    "The spirit of the Marines of Korea, Vietnam and Kuwait still animates those who wear the Eagle Globe and Anchor today.”

    — Gen. James Jones | 2000
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  9. Marines shared Marines's album.
    Yesterday
    Armed and Ready is leading the way in this week's Corps Top Shot contest. Be sure to vote by liking, commenting and sharing your favorite and find out which photo will win tomorrow.
    Armed and Ready

    U.S. Marines with Weapons Company 1st Battalion, 5th Marines (BLT 1/5) perform a live-fire manuever on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 4, 2013. BLT 1/5, attached to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, performs live-fire manuevers to create simulated combat conditions to prepare Marines for future deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Katelyn M. Hunter)
    Photo: Armed and Ready U.S. Marines with Weapons Company 1st Battalion, 5th Marines (BLT 1/5) perform a live-fire manuever on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 4, 2013. BLT 1/5, attached to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, performs live-fire manuevers to create simulated combat conditions to prepare Marines for future deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Katelyn M. Hunter)
    Photo: Through Fields of Green Marines and sailors hike to Mount Suribachi on Iwo To Dec. 19 during a professional military education tour. “I overheard Marines talking about how much they appreciate the opportunity to be here and reflect on the history,” said Col. Walter T. Anderson. “For the majority of the Marines, it was their first time coming out here, and we wanted to focus not only on the battle itself, but the logistics of the battle.” The Marines and sailors are with 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. The Japanese government reverted the name of the island on which the battle was fought to its pre-World War II name of Iwo To in 2007. Anderson is the assistant chief of staff, G-3, operations and training, 3rd MLG, III MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Kasey Peacock) Public Domain
    Photo: Standing Proud Private First Class Nicholas Villegas, honor graduate of platoon 2000, stands at parade rest with the rest of his platoon before graduation aboard Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 4, 2013. Villegas, a Geneva, Fla., resident, will be the first of his fellow recruits to march on the Parade Deck, signifying the final minutes of being a recruit. Villegas will soon attend Marine Combat Training at Camp Geiger, N.C., and will receive following-on training as an Assault Amphibious Vehicle (AAV) Crewman. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. John-Paul Imbody) Public Domain
    Photo: Marine Corps Huddle A drill instructor from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego instructs the players of the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl East Coast Team of what he expects from them during the players' first practice on Dec. 31, 2012 at Fullerton College in Fullerton, Calif. The Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl is the second annual event of its kind and serves as a tool for Marines to pass on their core values to the nation's top high school football athletes. The Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl will be nationally televised live on the NFL Network from the Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif., at 6 p.m. ET Jan. 4. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gabby Bustos) Public Domain
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  11. Marines
    Yesterday
    On this day in 1991, the U.S. commenced Operation Desert Storm with an aerial bombardment of Iraq. About a month later, Marines were on the ground.
    Photo: On this day in 1991, the U.S. commenced Operation Desert Storm with an aerial bombardment of Iraq. About a month later, Marines were on the ground.
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  12. Marines
    Yesterday
    Corps Top Shots (17 Jan 2013) (7 photos)
    The week's best photos from around the Corps. Help select the "Corps Top Shot" by liking, commenting on or sharing your favorite image. The image with the most combined hits by the end of the day will be crowned as our photo of the week.
    Photo: Armed and Ready U.S. Marines with Weapons Company 1st Battalion, 5th Marines (BLT 1/5) perform a live-fire manuever on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 4, 2013. BLT 1/5, attached to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, performs live-fire manuevers to create simulated combat conditions to prepare Marines for future deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Katelyn M. Hunter)
    Photo: Through Fields of Green Marines and sailors hike to Mount Suribachi on Iwo To Dec. 19 during a professional military education tour. “I overheard Marines talking about how much they appreciate the opportunity to be here and reflect on the history,” said Col. Walter T. Anderson. “For the majority of the Marines, it was their first time coming out here, and we wanted to focus not only on the battle itself, but the logistics of the battle.” The Marines and sailors are with 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. The Japanese government reverted the name of the island on which the battle was fought to its pre-World War II name of Iwo To in 2007. Anderson is the assistant chief of staff, G-3, operations and training, 3rd MLG, III MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Kasey Peacock) Public Domain
    Photo: Standing Proud Private First Class Nicholas Villegas, honor graduate of platoon 2000, stands at parade rest with the rest of his platoon before graduation aboard Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 4, 2013. Villegas, a Geneva, Fla., resident, will be the first of his fellow recruits to march on the Parade Deck, signifying the final minutes of being a recruit. Villegas will soon attend Marine Combat Training at Camp Geiger, N.C., and will receive following-on training as an Assault Amphibious Vehicle (AAV) Crewman. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. John-Paul Imbody) Public Domain
    Photo: Marine Corps Huddle A drill instructor from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego instructs the players of the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl East Coast Team of what he expects from them during the players' first practice on Dec. 31, 2012 at Fullerton College in Fullerton, Calif. The Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl is the second annual event of its kind and serves as a tool for Marines to pass on their core values to the nation's top high school football athletes. The Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl will be nationally televised live on the NFL Network from the Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif., at 6 p.m. ET Jan. 4. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gabby Bustos) Public Domain
    Photo: Window Seating Lance Cpl. Bradley L. Coy, a machine gunner assigned to combined anti-armor team, Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment (Fox 2/7), conducts live fire training near Combat Outpost Now Zad, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Dec. 29, 2012. Coy, originally from Bakersfield, Calif., deployed to Afghanistan with 2/7 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alejandro Pena/Released) Public Domain
    Photo: Urban Training The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit's Maritime Raid Force conducted its semi-annual Realistic Urban Training Exercise at an empty facility in Guam. The Marine force parachuted into local urban environments, setting up reconnaissance and surveillance for the main raid on an empty facility during the night. The purpose for conducting such an exercise in a different country is to evaluate the MRF's long-range raid capabilities and to gain experience operating in a foreign environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan Wright) Public Domain
    Photo: Hold your Breath A Marine with 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, uses the blouse-flotation technique at the 53 area training pool aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 9. The Marines completed their basic swim qualification to build confidence and increase survivability in the water. (U.S. Marine Corps photo Cpl. Kenneth Jaskik) Public Domain
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  13. Marines
    Wednesday
    “It is a crime to have amphibious power and leave it unused.”

    — Winston Churchill
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  15. Marines shared a link.
    Wednesday
    Brig. Gen. Margaret A. Brewer, the first woman to be promoted to brigadier general in the Marine Corps, passed away Jan. 2. Brewer cleared the way for future female Marines throughout her career.

    Semper Fi, Marine.
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  16. Marines
    Wednesday
    JARHEAD JARGON:

    Jarhead Jargon Wednesday. We share a piece of Corps jargon and you tell us which definition is correct.

    “Ladder Well”
    A) Bottom floor of the barracks, you need a ladder to get out.
    B) Social area for picnics or barbecues.
    C) The stairway.
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  17. Marines
    Wednesday
    Urban Training

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    The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit's Maritime Raid Force conducted its semi-annual Realistic Urban Training Exercise at an empty facility in Guam. The Marine force parachuted into local urban environments, setting up re...connaissance and surveillance for the main raid on an empty facility during the night. The purpose for conducting such an exercise in a different country is to evaluate the MRF's long-range raid capabilities and to gain experience operating in a foreign environment.
    (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan Wright)    See More
    Photo: Urban Training ——— The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit's Maritime Raid Force conducted its semi-annual Realistic Urban Training Exercise at an empty facility in Guam. The Marine force parachuted into local urban environments, setting up reconnaissance and surveillance for the main raid on an empty facility during the night. The purpose for conducting such an exercise in a different country is to evaluate the MRF's long-range raid capabilities and to gain experience operating in a foreign environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan Wright)
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  18. Marines
    Tuesday
    “I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.”

    — Nathan Hale, 1776
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  19. Marines
    Tuesday
    On this day in 1943, Medal of Honor recipient Capt. Joseph Foss shot down three Japanese planes, tying him for the Marine Corps record of 26 aerial kills.
    Photo: On this day in 1943, Medal of Honor recipient Capt. Joseph Foss shot down three Japanese planes, tying him for the Marine Corps record of 26 aerial kills.
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    Tuesday
    "Any book thoughtfully read sharpens the mind and improves on an individual's professional potential."

    — Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos
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  21. Marines
    Tuesday
    Window Seating

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    Lance Cpl. Bradley L. Coy, a machine gunner assigned to combined anti-armor team, Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment (Fox 2/7), conducts live fire training near Combat Outpost Now Zad, Helmand province, Afg...hanistan, Dec. 29, 2012. Coy, originally from Bakersfield, Calif., deployed to Afghanistan with 2/7 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
    (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alejandro Pena)    See More
    Photo: Window Seating ——— Lance Cpl. Bradley L. Coy, a machine gunner assigned to combined anti-armor team, Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment (Fox 2/7), conducts live fire training near Combat Outpost Now Zad, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Dec. 29, 2012. Coy, originally from Bakersfield, Calif., deployed to Afghanistan with 2/7 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alejandro Pena)
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  22. Marines
    Tuesday
    Our Marine’s Fan of the Week is Cpl. Wassim AbouAbdallah. He was nominated by J.d. Roque who said this motivated electrician and father to twin boys is an example for all corporals to emulate.

    AbouAbdallah flawlessly tasks the Marines in ...his section and supervises their work. His work ethic, attention to detail and initiative are an asset to his shop and to the mission of the Corps. He was a combat meritorious corporal and is a Marine Corps Martial Arts instructor.

    He is also currently the NCO of the Quarter. He continues to step up to the plates in his duties and impresses his superiors on a daily basis.

    Keep up the good work, corporal. Ooh-rah!    See More
    Photo: Our Marine’s Fan of the Week is Cpl. Wassim AbouAbdallah. He was nominated by J.d. Roque who said this motivated electrician and father to twin boys is an example for all corporals to emulate. AbouAbdallah flawlessly tasks the Marines in his section and supervises their work. His work ethic, attention to detail and initiative are an asset to his shop and to the mission of the Corps. He was a combat meritorious corporal and is a Marine Corps Martial Arts instructor. He is also currently the NCO of the Quarter. He continues to step up to the plates in his duties and impresses his superiors on a daily basis. Keep up the good work, corporal. Ooh-rah!
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  23. Marines
    January 14
    “The spirit of the Marines of Korea, Vietnam, and Kuwait still animates those who wear the eagle, globe and anchor today.”

    — Gen. James L. Jones, 32nd CMC
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  24. Marines
    January 14
    Only four more hours to be considered for our next fan of the week.

    If you or someone you know would like to be considered for the Marines' Fan of the Week be sure to nominate him or her to our wall or inbox us with a story and photo today.
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  26. Marines
    January 14
    Through Fields of Green

    — — —

    Marines and sailors hike to Mount Suribachi on Iwo To Dec. 19 during a professional military education tour. “I overheard Marines talking about how much they appreciate the opportunity to be here and reflect ...on the history,” said Col. Walter T. Anderson. “For the majority of the Marines, it was their first time coming out here, and we wanted to focus not only on the battle itself, but the logistics of the battle.” The Marines and sailors are with 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. The Japanese government reverted the name of the island on which the battle was fought to its pre-World War II name of Iwo To in 2007. Anderson is the assistant chief of staff, G-3, operations and training, 3rd MLG, III MEF.
    (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Kasey Peacock)
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/marine_corps/page1/    See More
    Photo: Through Fields of Green — — — Marines and sailors hike to Mount Suribachi on Iwo To Dec. 19 during a professional military education tour. “I overheard Marines talking about how much they appreciate the opportunity to be here and reflect on the history,” said Col. Walter T. Anderson. “For the majority of the Marines, it was their first time coming out here, and we wanted to focus not only on the battle itself, but the logistics of the battle.” The Marines and sailors are with 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. The Japanese government reverted the name of the island on which the battle was fought to its pre-World War II name of Iwo To in 2007. Anderson is the assistant chief of staff, G-3, operations and training, 3rd MLG, III MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Kasey Peacock) http://www.flickr.com/photos/marine_corps/page1/
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  27. Marines
    January 14
    We want you to be our next Fan of the Week.

    If you or someone you know would like to be considered for the Marines' Fan of the Week be sure to submit the nomination with a photo to our wall or inbox today.
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  28. Marines
    January 13
    Hold your Breath

    — — —

    A Marine with 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, uses the blouse-flotation technique at the 53 area training pool aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 9. The Marines completed their basic swim qualification to build confidence and increase survivability in the water.
    (U.S. Marine Corps photo Cpl. Kenneth Jaskik)
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/marine_corps/page1/
    Photo: Hold your Breath — — — A Marine with 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, uses the blouse-flotation technique at the 53 area training pool aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 9. The Marines completed their basic swim qualification to build confidence and increase survivability in the water. (U.S. Marine Corps photo Cpl. Kenneth Jaskik) http://www.flickr.com/photos/marine_corps/page1/
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  29. Marines shared a link.
    January 13
    "We're very happy with the work we put in and the results that have come from it."

    III MEF Band wins Band of the Year, proving hard work pays off.
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  30. Marines
    January 13
    “Old breed? New breed? There's not a damn bit of difference so long as it's the Marine breed.” — Lt. Gen. “Chesty” Puller

    The uniforms may change, the battlegrounds may change, but Marineswill always be America’s warriors. Each week we’ll take a look at, how as time goes on, we remain the same breed.

    (Photos courtesy of Marine Corps Archives & Special Collections and Cpl. Alejandro Pena)
    Photo: “Old breed? New breed? There's not a damn bit of difference so long as it's the Marine breed.” — Lt. Gen. “Chesty” Puller The uniforms may change, the battlegrounds may change, but Marineswill always be America’s warriors. Each week we’ll take a look at, how as time goes on, we remain the same breed. (Photos courtesy of Marine Corps Archives & Special Collections and Cpl. Alejandro Pena)
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  32. Marines
    January 12
    “A ship without Marines is no ship of war at all.”

    — Adm.David Dixon Porter, U.S. Navy, 1864
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  34. Marines
    January 12
    To the Chopper

    — — —

    Exercise Amitie, which is French for friendship exercise, is a multinational training exercise designed to increase interoperability, enhance mutual capabilities and support a sustained presence in the region. During ...Amitie, elements from the 15th MEU participated in a three-day mounted patrol, land and water obstacle courses, aviation-related evolutions and joint planning. The training was led by the French 5th Marine Regiment and included elements from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, French Foreign Legion, U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force and Djiboutian military. The 15th MEU is deployed as part of the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group as a U.S. Central Command theater reserve force, providing support for maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.
    (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. John Robbart III)
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/marine_corps/8363651345/in/photostream    See More
    Photo: To the Chopper — — — Exercise Amitie, which is French for friendship exercise, is a multinational training exercise designed to increase interoperability, enhance mutual capabilities and support a sustained presence in the region. During Amitie, elements from the 15th MEU participated in a three-day mounted patrol, land and water obstacle courses, aviation-related evolutions and joint planning. The training was led by the French 5th Marine Regiment and included elements from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, French Foreign Legion, U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force and Djiboutian military. The 15th MEU is deployed as part of the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group as a U.S. Central Command theater reserve force, providing support for maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. John Robbart III) http://www.flickr.com/photos/marine_corps/8363651345/in/photostream
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  36. Marines
    January 12
    SemperToons Saturday:

    ... But hold the whipped cream ...
    Photo: SemperToons Saturday: ... But hold the whipped cream ...
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  37. Marines
    January 11
    “Self-confidence is the first requisite to great undertakings.”

    — Gen. George S. Patton
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  38. Marines shared a link.
    January 11
    “Brigadier General Brewer was an amazing and courageous woman who has left an indelible mark on the rich legacy of our Corps, and she will be missed.”

    Brig. Gen Brewer passed away Jan. 2. Her funeral mass will be held Monday at the Cathedral of St. Thomas More in Arlington, Va.

    Semper Fidelis, Ma'am.
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  41. Marines
    January 11
    You voted, and this week's Corps Top Shot comes from Sgt. Scott Schmidt. He captured this while Sgt. Maj. Micheal Barrett, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, presented the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl trophy to the East Coast team for their 17-14 win against the West Jan. 4.
    Photo: You voted, and this week's Corps Top Shot comes from Sgt. Scott Schmidt. He captured this while Sgt. Maj. Micheal Barrett, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, presented the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl trophy to the East Coast team for their 17-14 win against the West Jan. 4.
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  42. Marines
    January 10
    “I didn’t do anything more than any other Marine would. I was put in an extraordinary circumstance, and I just did my job.”

    — Sgt. Dakota Meyer
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  43. Marines shared Marines's album.
    January 10
    "Are You Ready for Some Football?" is leading the way in this week's Corps Top Shot contest. Be sure to vote by liking, commenting and sharing your favorite and find out which photo will win tomorrow.
    Are You Ready for Some Football?

    Sgt. Maj. Micheal Barrett, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, presents the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl trophy to the East Coast team for their 17-14 win against the West Jan. 4, 2013. The Semper Fidel...is Bowl is unique because it brings together some of the nations top high school student athletes who excel not only on the field but in the classroom and in their communities as well. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Scott Schmidt) Public DomainSee More
    Photo: Are You Ready for Some Football? Sgt. Maj. Micheal Barrett, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, presents the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl trophy to the East Coast team for their 17-14 win against the West Jan. 4, 2013. The Semper Fidelis Bowl is unique because it brings together some of the nations top high school student athletes who excel not only on the field but in the classroom and in their communities as well. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Scott Schmidt) Public Domain
    Photo: Mountains Majesty Lance Cpl. Edgar Jimenezrojas, a military policeman assigned to Afghan National Civil Order Police (ANCOP) Advisory Team, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, remains vigilant while conducting a dismounted patrol near Forward Operating Base Now Zad, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Dec. 18, 2012. The advisory team works and trains with ANCOP to improve security, operational readiness and stability in the district. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alejandro Pena) Public Domain
    Photo: Scenic Flight A CH-53E Super Stallion flies over properties outside of El Centro, Calif., on the way to a weapons training range Dec. 20. Once authorized to begin firing, pilots and crew members will work together while firing their weapon systems at targets on the ground to train for combat situations where firing at the enemy is used to suppress fire for troop transport missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Johns) Public Domain
    Photo: Howitzer Haul A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallions with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), externally lifts M777 howitzers over Helmand province, Afghanistan, Dec. 29, 2012. HMH-361 provided aerial support by repositioning the howitzers to Camp Dwyer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Keonaona C. Paulo) Public Domain
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  44. Marines shared a link.
    January 10
    “Going from mortars to a rifle squad leader, he went from supporting the riflemen to leading the riflemen. He’s done both jobs well.”

    Mortarman plans to use his experience to teach new Marines combat skills.
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  46. Marines
    January 10
    Corps Top Shots (10 Jan. 2013) (8 photos)
    The week's best photos from around the Corps. Help select the "Corps Top Shot" by liking, commenting on or sharing your favorite image. The image with the most combined hits by the end of the day will be crowned as our photo of the week.
    Photo: Are You Ready for Some Football? Sgt. Maj. Micheal Barrett, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, presents the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl trophy to the East Coast team for their 17-14 win against the West Jan. 4, 2013. The Semper Fidelis Bowl is unique because it brings together some of the nations top high school student athletes who excel not only on the field but in the classroom and in their communities as well. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Scott Schmidt) Public Domain
    Photo: Mountains Majesty Lance Cpl. Edgar Jimenezrojas, a military policeman assigned to Afghan National Civil Order Police (ANCOP) Advisory Team, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, remains vigilant while conducting a dismounted patrol near Forward Operating Base Now Zad, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Dec. 18, 2012. The advisory team works and trains with ANCOP to improve security, operational readiness and stability in the district. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alejandro Pena) Public Domain
    Photo: Scenic Flight A CH-53E Super Stallion flies over properties outside of El Centro, Calif., on the way to a weapons training range Dec. 20. Once authorized to begin firing, pilots and crew members will work together while firing their weapon systems at targets on the ground to train for combat situations where firing at the enemy is used to suppress fire for troop transport missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Johns) Public Domain
    Photo: Howitzer Haul A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallions with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), externally lifts M777 howitzers over Helmand province, Afghanistan, Dec. 29, 2012. HMH-361 provided aerial support by repositioning the howitzers to Camp Dwyer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Keonaona C. Paulo) Public Domain
    Photo: Marine Corps Huddle A drill instructor from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego instructs the players of the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl East Coast Team of what he expects from them during the players' first practice on Dec. 31, 2012 at Fullerton College in Fullerton, Calif. The Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl is the second annual event of its kind and serves as a tool for Marines to pass on their core values to the nation's top high school football athletes. The Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl will be nationally televised live on the NFL Network from the Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif., at 6 p.m. ET Jan. 4. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gabby Bustos) Public Domain
    Photo: Bay Watch Marines assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) participate in a team-building water obstacle course at Arta Beach, Djibouti, Dec. 11. The 15th MEU is deployed as part of the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group as a U.S. Central Command theater reserve force, providing support for maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Richard Sanglap-Heramis) Public Domain
    Photo: Standing Tall Marines with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, wait to march onto Peatross Parade Deck during a graduation ceremony aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., April 13, 2012. The graduation ceremony consisted of five platoons from India Company. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aneshea Yee) Public Domain
    Photo: Armed and Ready U.S. Marines with Weapons Company 1st Battalion, 5th Marines (BLT 1/5) perform a live-fire manuever on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 4, 2013. BLT 1/5, attached to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, performs live-fire manuevers to create simulated combat conditions to prepare Marines for future deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Katelyn M. Hunter) Public Domain
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  47. Marines
    January 9
    “Before they can learn to fight, they must learn to be Marines.”

    — Thomas E. Ricks | 1997
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  49. Marines
    January 9
    On the way to reaching 3 million fans by our third birthday this February, we will remind you of all the great threes in the Corps. This week: The 3 months of boot camp.

    Every enlisted Marine remembers standing on the yellow footprints at the start of the most important transformation of his life. For the next three months, recruits spend more time in the sand than on vacation, mountain climb for hours on the quarter deck and do their best not to dose off during classroom ed...ucation.

    Although those three months feel like an eternity, in just thirteen weeks, a recruit is transformed into a United States Marine. Recruits learn to shoot, talk, drill and carry themselves just like the legendary Marines of the past.

    The training is tough and not just anyone can earn the title. But there’s nothing that a few letters from home and a packet of peanut butter from the chow hall can’t fix. And just remember: What mommy and daddy couldn’t fix in 18 years, the Marine Corps can straighten out in just three short months.    See More
    Photo: On the way to reaching 3 million fans by our third birthday this February, we will remind you of all the great threes in the Corps. This week: The 3 months of boot camp. Every enlisted Marine remembers standing on the yellow footprints at the start of the most important transformation of his life. For the next three months, recruits spend more time in the sand than on vacation, mountain climb for hours on the quarter deck and do their best not to dose off during classroom education. Although those three months feel like an eternity, in just thirteen weeks, a recruit is transformed into a United States Marine. Recruits learn to shoot, talk, drill and carry themselves just like the legendary Marines of the past. The training is tough and not just anyone can earn the title. But there’s nothing that a few letters from home and a packet of peanut butter from the chow hall can’t fix. And just remember: What mommy and daddy couldn’t fix in 18 years, the Marine Corps can straighten out in just three short months.
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  50. Marines
    January 9
    JARHEAD JARGON:

    Jarhead Jargon Wednesday. We share a piece of Corps jargon and you tell us which definition is correct.

    “Salty”
    A) Spaghetti served at the chow hall on Fridays.
    B) Experienced or well-worn Marine.
    C) Someone with low regards to their duties.
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  51. Marines shared a link.
    January 9
    What better way to teach high school football players leadership and discipline than through the motivation of a Marine Corps drill instructor.

    AYE, SIR!
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  52. Marines
    January 8
    “We go forward with our heads held high, but look back and remember where we come from.”

    — Col. Michael Hudson | Marine Expeditionary Unit
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  55. Marines
    January 8
    Before the day is through, log on and get your W-2's!

    https://mypay.dfas.mil/mypay.aspx
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  56. Marines
    January 8
    This week’s Fan of the Week is Sgt. Julian Torres. This Marine was a true inspiration to Lance Cpl. Cody Childers, who was killed in action while supporting operations in Afghanistan in August 2010. Childers often wrote to his mother, telli...ng her how much he looked up to Torres, now a double amputee after being wounded by an IED in July 2010.

    Sgt. Torres was nominated this week by Wendy Childers, Lance Cpl. Childers’ mother. According to Wendy, Sgt. Torres has an upbeat and incredible outlook on life and inspires her to embrace each day with a great attitude. She says she feels blessed to know Sgt. Julian Torres and considers him to be another Marine son. Torres continues to inspire other injured Marines at the Wounded Warrior Detachment in San Diego.

    Semper Fi, brother!    See More
    Photo: This week’s Fan of the Week is Sgt. Julian Torres. This Marine was a true inspiration to Lance Cpl. Cody Childers, who was killed in action while supporting operations in Afghanistan in August 2010. Childers often wrote to his mother, telling her how much he looked up to Torres, now a double amputee after being wounded by an IED in July 2010. Sgt. Torres was nominated this week by Wendy Childers, Lance Cpl. Childers’ mother. According to Wendy, Sgt. Torres has an upbeat and incredible outlook on life and inspires her to embrace each day with a great attitude. She says she feels blessed to know Sgt. Julian Torres and considers him to be another Marine son. Torres continues to inspire other injured Marines at the Wounded Warrior Detachment in San Diego. Semper Fi, brother!
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  57. Marines
    January 7
    "I never think of a Marine but what I think of a man who wants to do more, not less; a man you have to hold back and not shove. As I present you with this citation, I salute you in the name of the freedom that you defend and the honor that you have won for your country."

    — Lyndon B. Johnson | 1968
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