united states marine corps

  • 41United States Marine Corps — noun The branch of the United States armed forces established to conduct amphibious (ship to shore) combat and protect diplomatic missions of the United States government. Abbreviated as US Marine Corps, US Marines, or USMC …

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  • 42United States Marine Corps — branch of the United States armed forces that is trained for combat on land and on the sea and in the air and works in cooperation with the United States Navy …

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  • 43United States Marine Corps. — See Marine Corps. Abbr.: USMC * * * …

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  • 44United States Marine Corps. — See Marine Corps. Abbr.: USMC …

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  • 45Organization of the United States Marine Corps — The United States Marine Corps is organized within the Department of the Navy, which is led by the Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV). The most senior Marine officer is the Commandant of the Marine Corps, responsible for organizing, recruiting,… …

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  • 46Hispanics in the United States Marine Corps — The Korean War also witnessed an increase in the recruitment of Hispanic women in the Marine Corps. Among them was Rose Franco who became one of the first female Chief Warrant Officers in the U.S. Marine Corps.CWO3 Rose Franco, who in 1965 was… …

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  • 47Culture of the United States Marine Corps — The Culture of the United States Marine Corps is widely varied, but unique amongst the branches of the United States armed forces.[1] Because its members are drawn from across the United States (and resident aliens from other nations),[2] it is… …

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  • 48Portal:United States Marine Corps — Wikipedia portals: Culture Geography Health History Mathematics Natural sciences People Philosophy Religion Society Technology American Civil War · American Revolutionary War · …

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  • 49History of the United States Marine Corps — The United States Marine Corps was originally organized as the Continental Marines in 1775 to conduct ship to ship fighting, provide shipboard security and assist in landing forces. Its mission evolved with changing military doctrine and American …

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  • 50Uniforms of the United States Marine Corps — The Uniforms of the United States Marine Corps serve to distinguish Marines from members of other services. Among current uniforms in the United States Armed Forces, the Marines uniforms have been in service the longest. The Marine Dress Blue… …

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