When did that happen?
Marines landed in South Vietnam, and conducted numerous large-scale offensive operations, as well as participated in the pacification program.
Marines landed in the Dominican Republic to evacuate and protect U.S. citizens. The Marines formed the core of a multinational force that quickly restored the peace.
1965
Brevet Brigadier General became Commandant in 1820 and held his command for 39 years until his death in 1859. General led the Corps through the Indian Wars, the War with Mexico, the opening of China, and the disorders in Central America. The "Grand Old Man of the Marine Corps"
Archibald Henderson
On 19 February 1945, largest and bloodiest all-Marine battle in history. The Marine Corps suffered over 23,300 casualties. The capture of greatly increased the air support and bombing operations against the Japanese home islands. Of the savage battle, Admiral Chester W. Nimitz said, "Among the Americans who served on Iwo Island, uncommon valor was a common virtue.”
The battle of Iwo Jima
The phrase said when passing an officer going in the same direction as you
"By your leave"
The Marine Corps established its Aviation Unit. Marine Major, Alfred A. Cunningham was the first pilot. His first solo flight (1stLt at the time) occurred on 1 August
1912
Corporal, a Pima Indian, was one of the Marines immortalized in the now famous photograph taken of the second flag raising on Mount Suribachi, taken on 23 Feb 1945.
Ira H Hayes
In November of 1950, during the Korean War, Marines pushed far into North Korea and were cut off after the Chinese Communist Forces entered the war. Despite facing a 10-division force sent to annihilate them, Marines smashed seven enemy. The major significance of this retrograde movement was that Marines brought out all operable equipment, properly evacuated their wounded and dead, and maintained tactical integrity.
The Battle of Chosin Reservoir
What is the ditty for the General Officers and their rank
Brigadier General, Major General, Lieutenant General, General
The invasion of Iraq (from 20 March to 1 May) was led by the United States, alongside the United Kingdom and smaller contingents from Australia and Poland. Four countries participated with troops during the initial invasion phase.
2003
On 2 May 1945, during the battle for Okinawa, Hospital Apprentice First Class administered blood plasma to a wounded Marine Officer with one hand, and returned fire with the other, amidst the perilous battle conditions. For his "conspicuous gallantry" on this occasion, he was presented with the Medal of Honor by President Harry S. Truman on 5 October 1945, during "Nimitz Day" celebrations at the White House in Washington, D.C. He was the youngest World War II Navy man to receive the Medal of Honor.
Robert E. Bush
codenamed Operation Vigilant Resolve, was an unsuccessful attempt by the United States Military to capture the city of Fallujah, Iraq. On 4 April 2004, 1st Battalion, Fifth Marine Regiment (1/5) attacked the city’s industrial center, and the 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines (2/1) pushed south through the northwestern urban district. They met harsh resistance, and by 10 April, 3/4 and 2/2 were committed to the still raging conflict.
The first Battle of Fallujah
E-8 Marine. Name both
First Sergeant
Master Sergeant
Operation Desert Storm was launched after the Iraqi government invaded Kuwait and refused to comply with United Nations resolutions demanding their withdrawal. Marine aviation was heavily used when the air phase commenced in January of 1991. When massive bombing failed to dislodge Iraqi forces, Marine ground forces swept into Kuwait and liberated the country, causing severe damage to the Iraqi military capability.
1991
Major is recognized for Marine prowess in aerial dogfights. "Pappy" commanded VMH-214, the "Black Sheep," during World War II. By the end of the War, the Major was recognized as the Marine Corps' top ranking flying ace with 28 victories ("kills"). He was awarded the Medal of Honor on 5 October 1945 for his actions against enemy Japanese forces in Central Solomon’s Area from 12 September 1943 to 3 January 1944.
Gregory R. "Pappy" Boyington
Also known as Operation Moshtarak (Dari word for “together”). In February 2010 a strategic agricultural hub and narco-terrorist safe haven in the Helmand River Valley. Together with thousands of Afghan National Security Forces, the Marines tangibly improved the geo-political landscape of Southwestern Afghanistan.
The Battle of Marjah
How do you board a ship between 0800 and Sunset
Face aft upon reaching the top of the gangway (brow).
Salute the National Ensign.
Salute the officer of the deck (OD), who will be standing on the quarterdeck at the head of the gangway.
Request “Permission to come aboard.”
Marines from ships on the Asiatic station defended the American Legation in Peking, China during the Boxer Rebellion. The Marines were part of a multinational defense force that protected the Legation Quarter against attack. This small defense force held out against the Boxers until a relief force was able to reach Peking and end the rebellion.
1900
Brigadier General, then a Colonel, served as the Director of Women Marines (WM) during the period 1973-1977. She was the seventh and last director of WM, the only post-World War woman to hold the position.Became the Marine Corps' first woman general officer on 11 May 1978.
Margaret A. Brewer
was a joint U.S.-Iraqi -British offensive led by the U.S. Marine Corps against the Iraqi insurgency stronghold in the city, which was authorized by the U.S.-appointed Iraqi Interim Government. The carefully designed and skillfully executed attack took place on 7 November 2004 and employed Regimental Combat Teams (RCTs) 1 and 7 attacking south into the city. The Marines were well supported by Army mechanized infantry and cavalry units. This inter-service and fully coordinated air-ground approach gradually overwhelmed the insurgents trapped in the city.
The Second Battle of Fallujah: Operation Phantom Furry
At work indoors (except when under arms)
A prisoner or Guarding prisoners
Under battle conditions
In ranks, at games, or part of a working detail
At crowded gatherings, in public conveyances, or in congested areas, unless you are addressing or are being directly addressed by a senior
Doing so would physically interfere with your performance of an assigned duty. or would create a hazard
While your blouse or coat is unbuttoned
With a smoking device in your hand