Corporal Dakota L. Meyer, who is the first Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient for Operation Enduring Freedom, was born 26...

The history of the Marine Corps emblem is a story related to the history of the Corps itself. The emblem of today traces its...

Semper Fidelis was adopted about 1883 as the motto of the Corps. Before then, there were three others which were only...

Check out these 10 famous Marines and how they contributed to the Corps and the United States.

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In celebration of the Marine Corps' birthday, Military.com has put together this Marine Corps history quiz.

The standard carried by the Marines during the 1830s and 1840s consisted of a white field with gold fringe, and bore an...

The Medal of Honor is the highest award for bravery that can be given to any individual in the United States. In judging men...

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On November 10, 1775, the Second Continental Congress passed a resolution that "two Battalions of Marines be raised," and the...