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Homer "Mike" Jenkins, a Marine Vietnam veteran, holds a shadow box highlighting his service in the Marines at his home near Hughes Springs, Texas, June 5, 2015. Jenkins did two tours in Vietnam, the first as an advisor to Vietnamese troops; his second tour, he was a company commander leading Marines in combat. - Homer "Mike" Jenkins, a Marine Vietnam veteran, holds a shadow box highlighting his service in the Marines at his home near Hughes Springs, Texas, June 5, 2015. Jenkins did two tours in Vietnam, the first as an advisor to Vietnamese troops; his second tour, he was a company commander leading Marines in combat.

Mike Jenkins remembers Vietnam, Operation Starlite 50 years after

Homer “Mike” Kesler Jenkins actively participates in military ceremonies for holidays and funerals throughout his hometown community wearing the same Marine uniform he wore in the 1960s. However, after more than six decades, memories of battles in Vietnam are still active in his mind. “It’s an emotional trip to be a survivor. ‘Why me? Why did I

Marines TV: Steel Knight 25 REEL: Stingers Conduct Close Air Support

Steel Knight 25 REEL: Stingers Conduct Close Air Support

Combat Water Survival Basics - Day T18, Phase Two, MCRDSD Training Matrix

Strength and Conditioning Run - Day T17, Phase One, MCRDSD Training Matrix

4x 400M Sprints, BASES I - Day T7, Phase One, MCRDSD Training Matrix

3K Hike, SDI Inspection - Day T15, Phase One, MCRDSD Training Matrix

Bayonet Techniques, Bayonet Assault Course, Pugil Sticks I - Day T8, Phase One, MCRDSD Training Matrix

2K Hike, Obstacle Course II - Day T9, Phase One, MCRDSD Training Matrix

Combat Conditioning Course - Day T14, Phase One, MCRDSD Training Matrix

Confidence Course I, MCMAP Chokes and Counters - Day T12, Phase One, MCRDSD Training Matrix

2 Mile Run, Circuit Course - Day T11, Phase One, MCRDSD Training Matrix

Weapons Maintenance, Initial Drill Evaluation - Day T16, Phase One, MCRDSD Training Matrix

MCMAP Lower Body Strikes - Day T10, Phase One, MCRDSD Training Matrix

Religious Services - Sunday Training Days, MCRDSD Training Matrix

Pick-Up and Initial Strength Assessment - Day F1, Phase One, MCRDSD Training Matrix

In-House Procedures, SUDP - Day F2, Phase One, MCRDSD Training Matrix

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U.S. Marine Corps Activates 3 New Companies at Japan Base as Part of Force Design 2030

12/05/2025 - https://news.usni.org/2025/12/01/u-s-marine-corps-activates-3-new-companies-at-japan-base-as-part-of-force-design-2030

Marine Corps reaches retention goal in just a month

12/02/2025 - https://taskandpurpose.com/news/marines-retention-goal-record-time/

Care packages and cardstock turkeys: first and second ladies visit Marines and their relatives

11/24/2025 - https://apnews.com/article/melania-trump-usha-vance-military-north-carolina-e208c5836eb8687f0950ad7625ab3203

U.S. Marines test rapid response in urban combat drill

11/19/2025 - https://defence-blog.com/u-s-marines-test-rapid-response-in-urban-combat-drill/

Hundreds of US troops are helping in the Philippines after back-to-back typhoons

11/17/2025 - https://www.stripes.com/branches/air_force/2025-11-17/philippines-typhoon-relief-mission-19792383.html

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