Marines
Extra dose of valor for your Friday
I’ve previously talked about some recipients of the Dickin Medal, awarded by the British animal humane organization People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA). It is the animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross, the United Kingdom’s (and Commonwealth’s) highest honor, awarded only for battlefield gallantry. A US Marine Corps dog is the latest recipient of the […]
Retired Marines criticize changes intended to reshape the U.S. Marines for China threat
The Marine Corps Commandant rolled out “Force Design 2030” back in 2020. This plan sees a potential scenario where China attempts to breach the first island chain. In order for the Marines to effectively serve in this scenario, the leadership is eying changes to the way the Marines are set up so that they could […]
Marine Guile Defeats DARPA AI
Dr. Lawrence Lightbulb, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) LC sends us the humorous tale of how our Marines were tasked with defeating DARPA’s new Artificial Intelligence (AI) detection system. DARPA eggheads placed their AI robot in the center of a traffic circle and defied the Marines to approach it undetected. So they did. US […]
Marines to leverage X-ray scanners to measure body fat composition
The Marines have decided to leverage X-ray technology to measure a person’s body fat composition. Instead of the traditional method of using a tape to determine body fat composition, an X-ray system is used to do the measuring. A Marine will not be assigned to the body composition program unless they’ve had this X-ray procedure […]
The Marines are sexist!
In 2020 the Marine Corps commissioned a report on their integrated basic training. The University of Pittsburgh has returned with their suggestions. Among those, are to remove “Sir” and “Ma’am.” They also think that the Marines, who have been overwhelmingly male for their entire history, don’t mention women Marines enough in boot camp. From Marine […]
Valor Friday
This one will be a tad longer than normal, but the subject is just that incredible. When someone hears about US Marines in World War II, the mind immediately goes to the South Pacific. The Marine Corps’ amphibious assault specialization meant they were a perfect fit for the island hopping campaign in the Pacific War. […]
Looking back to Chosin on the 72nd anniversary of the battle
As we settle into our holiday weekend, take a moment to remember the men who took on the North Korean and Chinese armies 72 years ago at the Chosin Reservoir. The battle, which lasted about three weeks, saw heavy Allied casualties as the Chinese entered the conflict, pushing back on the UN forces, and retaking […]
Retired Marine Generals Attempt to Include Beirut Bombing Victims in Legislation
Kudos to seven Marine generals who are urging to have those affected by the 1983 Marine Barracks Bombing be included in legislation to compensate victims of terrorism. Retired Marine generals call on Schumer to compensate Beirut bombing victims BY LAURA KELLY – 11/15/22 Seven retired four-star generals from the U.S. Marine Corps are urging Senate leaders […]
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