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1st Marine Logistics Group 245th Birthday Cake Cutting Ceremony

Marines of 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, celebrate the Marine Corp’s 245th Birthday, heritage, and traditions during the unit’s cake-cutting ceremony while adhering to COVID precautions at Camp Pendleton, California, November 9. The ceremony’s Guest of Honor was U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Major (Ret.) Brad Kasal. SgtMaj Kasal reflected on the importance of remembering our history and what we do for the nation. He further spoke of the impact logistics has on the battlefield by remembering, “all of the Marines who worked behind the scenes to get all of the logistics brought forward to people like me to do their job.” 1st MLG leadership offered statements to commemorate the occasion...

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Happy Birthday and Semper Fidelis Marines!

November 10, 2020 will mark the 245th birthday of the United States Marine Corps. Dating back to 1775, just eight months prior to the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Second Continental Congress established the Continental Marines. The newly formed Marine Corps’ purpose was to provide additional security and support for the Continental Navy. Led by Commandant Samuel Nicholas, the initial two battalions of Continental Marines performed gallantly during the Revolutionary War, but were disbanded by Congress following the war due to fiscal constraints...

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U.S. Marine Corps tests Perennial Autonomy drones for reconnaissance, strike and counter-drone missions at Twentynine Palms

8/05/2026 - https://defence-industry.eu/u-s-marine-corps-tests-perennial-autonomy-drones-for-reconnaissance-strike-and-counter-drone-missions-at-twentynine-palms/

Marines provide first aid, stall assault suspect near Okinawa beach

8/03/2026 - https://www.stripes.com/theaters/asia_pacific/2026-08-03/marine-heroes-okinawa-beach-assault-22443271.html

Marines Assist Okinawan Man Following Assault at Naminoue Beach

7/31/2026 - https://www.einpresswire.com/article/929865551/marines-assist-okinawan-man-following-assault-at-naminoue-beach

U.S. Marine Corps deploys LMADIS counter-drone system aboard USS Makin Island as drone threat reshapes amphibious defense

7/29/2026 - https://defence-industry.eu/u-s-marine-corps-deploys-lmadis-counter-drone-system-aboard-uss-makin-island-as-drone-threat-reshapes-amphibious-defense/

Marines use drone to deliver refrigerated blood during Australia exercise

7/27/2026 - https://www.stripes.com/branches/marine_corps/2026-07-27/marines-drone-blood-delivery-australia-22377016.html