Marines TV

This episode of Marine Time Machine explains the life, legacy and motivation of Lt. Gen. Lewis B. "Chesty" Puller. Marine Time Machine is a short video series that highlights different periods of Marine Corps history.

A reminder for all eligible Marines to complete their Blended Retirement System training by the deadline of Dec. 31, 2017. Training can be found on https://www.marinenet.usmc.mil/. The new Blended Retirement System goes into effect on January 1, 2018. The target audience for this video is Marines eligible for the Blended Retirement System.

Lewis Burwell "Chesty" Puller is a Marine who fought in Haiti, Nicaragua, WWII and the Korean War. He earned 5 Navy crosses during his almost-four-decade career.

Lt. Gen. Lewis Burwell “Chesty” Puller, the most decorated Marine in American history, was born on this day, June 26, in 1898. Inspired by the Marines of Belleau Wood, Chesty knew from a young age that he would be part of the military. In his lifetime, he demonstrated impeccable leadership and complete devotion to his Marines. He received numerous awards, including five Navy Crosses and a Distinguished Service. Every Marine alive today knows of at least one Chesty Puller story, and every Marine remembers the legend. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Justin Huffty)

Marines receive a Chesty Puller award during a ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 15, 2017. The Marines earned the award due to their impressive conduct in combat, garrison and in the field of innovation throughout the calendar year of 2016. The Marines are with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division.

Major Gen. Walter Lee Miller, the commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force, presents a Chesty Puller award to Marines during a ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 15, 2017. The Marines earned the award due to their impressive conduct in combat, garrison and in the field of innovation throughout the calendar year of 2016. The Marines are with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division.