2000s Throwbacks
This social-media site, founded in 2004, was famous for letting users choose a “Top 8” friends list.
What is MySpace?
This 1992 courtroom drama features the famous line, “You can’t handle the truth!” and centers on Marines at Guantanamo Bay.
What is A Few Good Men?
This humorous Marine Corps nickname refers to relying on an internet search engine for quick answers instead of consulting an actual subject-matter expert.
What is Gunny Google?
Before hosting The Price is Right, this comedian served in the Marine Corps Reserve as a Field Radio Operator from 1980 to 1986.
Who is Drew Carey?
This Marine was the first woman to enlist in the Marine Corps, joining the Marine Corps Reserve in 1918.
Who was Opha May Johnson?
This portable music player made Apple’s “1,000 songs in your pocket” slogan famous.
What is the iPod?
Jake Gyllenhaal plays Marine Anthony Swofford in this film based on a memoir about the Gulf War.
What is Jarhead?
This well-known nickname reflects the fierce fighting reputation associated with Marines and was given to them during the Battle of Belleau Wood.
What is "Devil Dog"?
This actor and comedian, known for The Hangover and 21 Jump Street, served as a Marine Corps Reserve and retired with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.
Who is Rob Riggle?
Known as “Manila John,” this Gunnery Sergeant earned the Medal of Honor for his actions at Guadalcanal.
Who was John Basilone?
This 2004 comedy film taught audiences that "on Wednesdays, we wear pink."
What is Mean Girls?
In this science-fiction action movie, a Marine unit helps defend Los Angeles from an alien invasion.
What is Battle: Los Angeles?
This nickname comes from the neck stock once worn as part of the Marine uniform.
What is "Leatherneck"?
This author of Mr. Brown Can Do It! Can You? served as a U.S. Army during World War II and left with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.
Who is Dr. Seuss? (Theodore Seuss Geisel)
This legendary Marine lieutenant general received an unprecedented five Navy Crosses during a career that included service in World War II and the Korean War.
Who was Lewis B. "Chesty" Puller?
This reality television singing competition debuted in 2002 and made Simon Cowell a household name.
What is American Idol?
John Wayne plays Marine Sergeant John Stryker, who leads his men through Pacific campaigns in World War II.
What is Sands of Iwo Jima?
This nickname is commonly associated with the short, closely cropped haircut traditionally worn by Marines.
What is "JarHead"?
Before becoming an Academy Award-winning actor, this former Marine narrated the documentary We, the Marines.
Who was Gene Hackman?
This Marine was one of the six flag raisers photographed on Mount Suribachi during the Battle of Iwo Jima. ( Name One )
Who was, Sgt Michael Strank / Cpl Harlon Block / PFC Fanklin Sousley / Cpl Ira Hayes / Cpl Harold Shultz / Cpl Harold "Pie" Keller
This Video Game console, released in 2006, became famous for motion-controlled games such as Super Mario Galaxy 2 and Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
What is the Nintendo Wii?
This Clint Eastwood film tells the American-side story of the Battle of Iwo Jima and the iconic flag raising on Mount Suribachi.
What is Flags of Our Fathers?
This was the nickname of Brevet Brigadier General Archibald Henderson, Commandant of the Marine Corps from 1820 until his death in 1859.
What is the "Grand Old Man of the Marine Corps"?
Before becoming a television host and sidekick to Johnny Carson, this entertainer served as a Marine Corps fighter pilot during World War II.
Who is Ed McMahon?
This Sergeant Major was one of only two Marines to receive the Medal of Honor twice for separate acts of heroism.
Who was Daniel J. Daly?