Marine Corps History: The Early Years
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On November 10, 1775, the Second Continental Congress passed a resolution that "two Battalions of Marines be raised," and the Corps was born.
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What's After Boot™
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The United States Marine Corps in the Civil War: The Final Year
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Marine Corps Birthday
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Marines left without a confirmed commandant for 1st time since 1910
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Female Marines enter Combat Training Battalion at Camp Pendleton for first time in history of base – Orange County Register
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Virginia Water Radio: November 2018
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Virginia Water Radio: November 2018
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A U.S. Marine with Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft
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The Sniper : The Untold Story of the Marine Corps' Greatest
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For the first time in Marine Corps history, a woman is in charge of an infantry platoon
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Good News Page - History in the making! 🌟 Gen. Michael
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