On November 13, 2025, gunfire erupted in Port-au-Prince as U.S. Marines at the American embassy faced an unexpected attack by suspected gang members.
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The U.S. boosts surveillance in the South China Sea using Marine Corps MQ-9A Reaper drones, countering China's "increasingly coercive" actions.
In 1966, PFC Danny Hernandez displayed immense bravery in Vietnam, saving fellow Marines under fire. His heroism is now honored.
U.S. Marines engaged with suspected gang members near the U.S. embassy in Haiti amid escalating gang violence. No Marines were injured.
Thousands braved freezing winds on Fifth Avenue for the USA's largest Veterans Day parade, honoring 250 years of military service.
After surviving a near-fatal accident in Afghanistan, Marcus Gill found new purpose, earning a degree in theological leadership and protecting others.
In an unprecedented move during the Pacific War, Marine Lt. Gen. Holland Smith fired Army Maj. Gen. Ralph C. Smith mid-battle on Saipan, sparking a major interservice feud.
Every Nov. 10, Marines cut birthday cakes with Mameluke swords. These traditions, barely 100 years old, were born during a pivotal time.
In November 1950, as UN forces neared the Yalu River, Mao Zedong sent 120,000 troops to encircle 30,000 US, UK, and South Korean soldiers.
Peter Ortiz, a Marine and former French Foreign Legionnaire, became a legendary OSS operative during WWII, known for his bravery and remarkable exploits.