Virginian Lewis Burwell “Chesty” Puller was an all-American hero who served in conflicts around the world including the Pacific in World War II and the Korean War in the 1950s. He was a Marine, and even although he died almost 50 years ago, he is still a legend within the ranks of that elite U.S. … Read More
U.S. Marines from across the 1st Marine Division will participate in the Super Squad Competition held annually at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 25-30, 2018. The competition tests the Marines in a broad spectrum of infantry-related skills, to include offensive and defensive operations, to determine the most lethal infantry squad in the 1st … Read More
Today, we have Marines and Sailors serving their country both at home and abroad. This services requires a level of sacrifice and patriotism, which can only be found in an institution where the ethos is grounded in selflessness. Our Marines remain committed to our nation, our institution, and to each other.
23 May 1991 – 08 Feb 2019 On Dec 6th, 2012, Suicide Charley Marine Cpl. Craig Maddy was shot in the head by an unknown assailant just outside of Palms Springs CA. To date the State of California has yet to process the evidence and the perpetuator remains at large. With the love and care of … Read More
U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division (MARDIV) conduct Patrol and Assault operations during the 2018 Super Squad Competition at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 27, 2018. The competition tests the Marines in a broad spectrum of infantry related skills to include offensive and defensive operations, patrolling techniques, and … Read More