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"Mr. Pistol": The Marine Behind the Legendary Sports Shooter

Posted on May 15, 2026

By: Kyle Watts

The world of shooting sports has celebrated the accomplishments of “Mr. Pistol,” William W. McMillan Jr. for more than 75 years. Even in the quarter...

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Leathernecks in Overlord

Posted on May 15, 2026

By: Paul Westermeyer

U.S. Marine Participation in the Normandy Campaign The World War II Allied landing in Normandy, France, known as Operation Overlord, is undoubtedly the most famous...

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Books Reviewed

Posted on May 15, 2026

Piloting Life: One Man’s Reflections on Life and the Lessons He Learned. By Carey Hobbs with Melinda Seibert. Published by CJ Books. 440 pages. “Piloting...

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Behind the Scenes: The Process of Bringing Marine Aviation to Life

Posted on April 15, 2026

By: Kyle Watts

Behind the scenes of every piece of equipment fielded by the Marine Corps lies a complex acquisition system. The intricate process ensures the right product...

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Carrier Killers: Marine Aviators Show Their Versatility in World War II 

Posted on April 15, 2026

By: Barrett Tillman

Though wearing the gold wings of naval aviators, Marine pilots only occasionally flew from aircraft carriers before World War II. Two understrength scouting squadrons operated...

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Precision Weapons Section

Posted on March 15, 2026

By: Sam Lichtman

Keeping the Marine Corps Competitive On the Range and On the Battlefield Since 1775, the U.S. Marine Corps has prided itself on the martial skill of...

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Building Bonds Within Marine Families

Posted on March 15, 2026

By: Claire Quinn

MCSF Provides More Than Just Scholarships April is Month of the Military Child, a chance to recognize the sacrifices all military children make during and after...

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Female Engagement Teams: The Enduring Legacy Evolved in Afghanistan

Posted on March 15, 2026

By: Kyle Watts

In the final hour of America’s longest war, Marine Corps Female Engagement Teams (FETs) reemerged as a viral conversation. As in too many cases, the nation...

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The Dogs of War: Canine Companions Vital to Corps' Success

Posted on February 15, 2026

By: Chris Kuhns

Executive Editor’s note: We bring you this story in recognition of National K9 Veterans Day on March 13. It marks the date in 1942 when...

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In Every Clime and Place

Posted on February 15, 2026

By: Kyle Watts

Below: 2ndLt Maximillian Steinbach, a platoon commander with Echo Co, 2nd Bn, 4th Marines, 1stMarDiv, prepares to start a night hike as part of Mountain...

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The Making of Chu Lai Airfield

Posted on February 15, 2026

By: Lawrence Krudwig

On June 1, 1965, four A-4 Skyhawks, led by Marine Air Group (MAG) 12 Commanding Officer, Colonel John Noble, landed around 8 a.m. on the...

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Desert Storm: The "Speed Bump" Battalion And the Snipers Who Led the Way

Posted on January 15, 2026

By: Kyle Watts

On Aug. 14, 1990, infantrymen from 3rd Battalion, 9th Marines, 7th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, debarked their aircraft after a long, transoceanic flight. The Saudi Arabian...

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