Commandant of the Marine Corps

and dates for the Marine Corps. The United States Marine Corps was first established during the beginning of the Revolutionary War in 1775. Men ready and eager to battle were in high demand as the war against England was going to be a grueling one. A man called Samuel Nicholas began the recruiting process for the Marine Corps in 1775. Tun Tavern, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was an old local brewery that is widely recognized by Marines as the birthplace of the Marine…

Mameluke sword Marine Corps officers have worn the Mameluke sword in commemoration of 1stLt Presley O’Bannon’s assault on Derna, Tripoli for over 190 years. Traditionally awarded, the sword represents one of the most historic events in early U.S. Marine Corps history. To educate tomorrow’s leaders on appreciating the history, tradition, and how the Mameluke sword is used in today’s military, the Senior Enlisted community must completely understand its origin. What is a Mameluke sword?…

However, the idea of using Marines to fulfill an amphibious role for the United States gained traction and set the tone for many beach landings that would occur following the Marines being tasked with those duties. The most important factor in the development of the Marine amphibious assault doctrine was the threat of being overtaken by the Army. The United States waited far too long to implement the Marines…

Chief Master Sergeant Wendell J. Snider is the third Commandant of the Sheppard Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. Falling under the Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education, he provides schoolhouse vision and ensures the most professional in-resident Intermediate Leadership Experience training for over 900 total force enlisted members. Additionally, he oversees a faculty of 21 Airmen in validating and delivering 25 academic days of education for the Air…

General Dunford is also the only Marine to have served as Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Commandant of the Marine Corps, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. As a Marine he has lead others in both combat in Iraq and in policy in the with the President. Through demonstration he shows what can be accomplished in the military by serving in almost…

Recruiting Station Six, Sixth Marine Corps District (2013-Present) Billet: Officer In Charge. Area of operations and recruiters in eight states and Puerto Rico, encompassing over 340,000 Sq/miles, corresponding vehicle fleet, budget, and buildings. Awards: -Awarded Prior Service Recruiting Station of the Year the past two fiscal years, and will receive it again this year at the National Operations and Training Symposium. Hosted by the Commanding General of Marine Corps Recruiting Command…

Which consist of a khaki short-sleeve shirt with green trousers and a green cover. Dress Blue Alphas, are only wore on formal occasions for things like weddings or the Marine Corps birthday ball. These have blue trousers with a black coat, white gloves, white cover, and a white belt. This uniform is especially worn during the Marine Corps Birthday ball celebration. And it is worn with medals that represent the soldiers past achievements. As a daily wear the Soldiers wear their Cammies, which are…

For exceptionally meritorious service to the government of the United States in a duty of great responsibility as the Chief of Staff for Marine Corps Combat Development Command from July 2013 to XXXX 2016. Col Mundy led a staff representing 18,000 personnel spread over several commands located across the county responsible for integrating Marine Corps concepts and requirements based warfighting capabilities; including doctrine, organization, training, materiel, leadership and education,…

While the world may be no more dangerous than it was during the height of the Cold War, globalization compounded by rapid technological change has increased the complexity and immediacy of conflicts. This “democratization of violence” along with the increasing “velocity of instability” has in turn heightened demands on the capability of the U.S. Joint Force to defend the homeland, project power, and protect our interests and allies around the world. This paper briefly reviews the global…

By using allusion Wright takes some kind of distance to these unknowing Marine soldiers who do not care about politic and culture. The use of allusion and distance taking is for an example shown when he talks on the case about former president, of the USA, Bill Clintons unfaithfulness with his secretary, which was a major scandal to his office, but to the soldiers it’s just some gossip story. “This is, after all the generation that first learned of the significance of the presidency not…