Blue Diamond Marines and Sailors will train in, and work closely with teammates from Australia, Brazil, France, Indonesia, Japan, Mexico, the Philippines, the UAE, and many more allied and partnered nations by the end of this summer. The vast reach of support from the 1st Marine Division and the Marine Corps continues to set conditions for greater combined readiness, interoperability, and shared defense cooperation around the world. The great effort of these Marines and Sailors demonstrates a prominent 1st MARDIV slogan: “no better friend, no worse enemy”...
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On the morning of August 11, 2023, an atmosphere of reverence enveloped the historic grounds of Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C., as Marines conducted final rehearsals and preparations for the renowned, staff non-commissioned officer-led Friday Evening Parade. For more than 60 years, the "Oldest Post of the Corps" has displayed the pride, professionalism, and esprit de corps of Marines throughout the world. Since July 1957, Marine Barracks Washington has conducted Evening Parades featuring music and precision marching, and entwined with rich military traditions such as tattoo, retreat, and lowering of the colors...
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U.S. Marines across installations on Okinawa weathered Typhoon Khanun, a storm equivalent to a category four hurricane, in August 2023. After the storm, vehicle and property were damaged, and communication abilities limited both on and off-base. For many Marines, this was their introduction to island living. June 1st signifies the beginning of typhoon season for Okinawa. Approximately 30 typhoons form each year in the southwestern portion of the Pacific Ocean, and Okinawa is hit by an average of seven to eight annually. Typhoon Khanun left more than 220,000 residents without power, and caused minor landslides, flash flooding, and heavy debris...
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For the regular recruit, earning the title United States Marine takes 13 weeks, but for 13-year-old Louisiana native Cade Liles, this journey took 48-hours. With the support of organizations like Make-A-Wish, along with the personnel at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, together, volunteers and Marines were able to make Cade’s dream come true; experiencing what life is like to live and train as a Marine...
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