(the) United States Marine Corps
- (the) United States Marine Corps
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a US armed service that is part of the US Navy. It was established by ↑
Congress in 1798 as the only service trained to fight on the sea, on land and in the air. The Marines became well known during ↑
World War II when they successfully attacked the Pacific islands occupied by the Japanese. They were also active in the ↑
Korean War,
the ↑
Vietnam War,
the ↑
Gulf War and the war in Iraq.
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The United States Marine Corps on film — The United States Marine Corps has frequently been depicted in motion pictures throughout the history of the medium.HistoryU.S. Marine Corps involvement in film began with The Star Spangled Banner in 1918. In exchange for a favourable portrayal… … Wikipedia
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History 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 … Wikipedia
Uniforms 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… … Wikipedia
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Flag of the United States Marine Corps — Official Colors of the Marine CorpsThe Flag of the United States Marine Corps (also known as a standard or battle color) is scarlet with the Corps emblem in gray and gold. It was adopted on January 18, 1939, although Marine Corps Order 4 had… … Wikipedia