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U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Aaron Corwin, a recruiter with Recruiting Sub-Station Lakewood, Recruiting Station Orange County, poses for a photo in Lakewood, California on Jan. 24, 2022. Corwin expressed what it means to be a staff non-commissioned officer in her experience. In the Marine Corps, SNCOs are considered the keepers of tradition and heritage, and they are the ranks that keep the lustrous history of the Marine Corps alive today. - U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Aaron Corwin, a recruiter with Recruiting Sub-Station Lakewood, Recruiting Station Orange County, poses for a photo in Lakewood, California on Jan. 24, 2022. Corwin expressed what it means to be a staff non-commissioned officer in her experience. In the Marine Corps, SNCOs are considered the keepers of tradition and heritage, and they are the ranks that keep the lustrous history of the Marine Corps alive today.

Keepers of Tradition and Heritage

The Marine Corps has a lustrous history tracing all the way back to 1775. That equates to two hundred and forty-six years of history that Marines past, present and future will continue to keep alive. As many people know, with any new rank or promotion comes responsibility. For Marines, becoming a staff non-commissioned officer means transitioning to a more authoritative role...

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U.S. Marines case the regimental colors during a deactivation ceremony on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 28. - U.S. Marines case the regimental colors during a deactivation ceremony on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 28.

Making way for the future, 8th Marine Regiment joins other units in deactivation

For an evolving Marine Corps, a step forward means having fewer Marines and Sailors in the ranks, but a more effective strength to carry out the mission. The Corps faced several cuts last year, and the trend continues into 2021 as 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, ends its most recent, 70-year, activation period with a deactivation ceremony on January 28. “It’s just a natural transition that we go through as we contract or expand the Marine Corps in certain locations and places, either by skillset or by geographical location, that fits with force design,” said Maj. Gen. Frank Donovan, commanding general, 2nd MARDIV...

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U.S. Marines unveil the new logo for 2nd Maintenance Battalion during the unit’s Warrior Week competition at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 16. - U.S. Marines unveil the new logo for 2nd Maintenance Battalion during the unit’s Warrior Week competition at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 16.

2nd Maintenance Battalion Celebrates 70th Anniversary

U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2nd Maintenance Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group celebrated the unit’s 70th anniversary with a series of team-building events at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, from October 14-16. Marines and Sailors came together for an intense three-day physical training competition known as “Warrior Week’ that highlighted the unit’s history while also promoting unit cohesion, camaraderie, and fellowship in ways only the warfighters of 2nd Marine Logistics Group could...

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Veterans render a salute after laying wreaths during a Pearl Harbor remembrance ceremony at the National World War II Memorial on Dec. 7, 2015, in Washington, D.C.Veterans attended a Pearl Harbor remembrance ceremony at the National World War II Memorial. - Veterans render a salute after laying wreaths during a Pearl Harbor remembrance ceremony at the National World War II Memorial on Dec. 7, 2015, in Washington, D.C. Veterans attended a Pearl Harbor remembrance ceremony at the National World War II Memorial.