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Chairman of the Boards

At first glance, Cpl. Ryan McLellan doesn’t portray the image of a typical basketball prodigy. At 5’9, he looks like any another average Joe when he laces up his shoes. But when he steps out onto the floor with a basketball in his hand, he is anything but.For the last three years, McLellan has shown the Marine Corps that size doesn’t matter in the

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African Americans have served valiantly in the Marine Corps and have filled the ranks since integration in 1942. - African Americans have served valiantly in the Marine Corps and have filled the ranks since integration in 1942.

The History of the Black Marine

The year was 1941; our country was still overcoming the severe economic conditions of the Great Depression and racial segregation was widespread throughout the nation. At the time, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt wanted to create fair employment practices for the United States Armed Forces and decided to integrate the American military. He

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Marines have utilized virtual training to lower risks and costs associated with aviation training. Greater developments are helping Marine ground units train squad-sized elements. - Marines have utilized virtual training to lower risks and costs associated with aviation training. Greater developments are helping Marine ground units train squad-sized elements.

Cpl. Stephen Brewer, Lance Cpl. Thomas Mooney, Petty Officer 2nd Class Stephen Albright, and retired Lt. Col. Robert Lindholm, place a wreath in commemoration of the 65th anniversary of the flag raising on Iwo Jima. - Cpl. Stephen Brewer, Lance Cpl. Thomas Mooney, Petty Officer 2nd Class Stephen Albright, and retired Lt. Col. Robert Lindholm, place a wreath in commemoration of the 65th anniversary of the flag raising on Iwo Jima.

Remembering the Flag Raising on Iwo Jima

To commemorate the 65th anniversary of the flag raising on Mt. Suribachi during the Battle of Iwo Jima, servicemembers, veterans, and supporters gathered at the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Va., Feb. 23.Roughly 150 guests attended the event hosted by Marine Barracks Washington. The ceremony featured a performance by the U.S. Marine Band,

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Master Sgt. Timothy Greenleaf, logistics chief, explains the warehousing operations in the bulk storage area of the MCI warehouse at the Washington Navy Yard in Washington, D.C., Jan 6. Textbooks for professional military education are maintained separately in this aisle to allow the warehouse clerks to easily assemble and process multiple books, which are shipped out as part of a series. - Master Sgt. Timothy Greenleaf, logistics chief, explains the warehousing operations in the bulk storage area of the MCI warehouse at the Washington Navy Yard in Washington, D.C., Jan 6. Textbooks for professional military education are maintained separately in this aisle to allow the warehouse clerks to easily assemble and process multiple books, which are shipped out as part of a series.

MCI Logistics: Delivering education to Marines worldwide

In the Washington Navy Yard, surrounded by a sea of red brick buildings, sits a small warehouse. The building is the home of the Marine Corps Institute logistics section. Wedged between a tennis court and the post office and off from the main street, it is easy to miss, but the section is actually a part of Marine Barracks Washington. The logistics

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To mark the 68th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, the U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps performed at the National Museum of the Pacific War Dec. 7 in Fredericksburg, Texas. - To mark the 68th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, the U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps performed at the National Museum of the Pacific War Dec. 7 in Fredericksburg, Texas.

D&B performs at the reopening of the National Museum of the Pacific War

To mark the 68th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, the U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps performed at the National Museum of the Pacific War Dec. 7 in Fredericksburg, Texas. Approximately 5,000 people attended the ceremony that honored World War II veterans and their accomplishments in the Pacific War. Distinguished guests included former

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Company B Spartans pose after winning the Marine Barracks Washington Flag Football championship. With the win, the Spartans remained undefeated and finished the season 10-0. - Company B Spartans pose after winning the Marine Barracks Washington Flag Football championship. With the win, the Spartans remained undefeated and finished the season 10-0.