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Feature Stories

Operation Desert Storm:

The "Speed Bump" Battalion and the Snipers Who Led the Way

When Operation Desert Storm kicked off in February 1991, snipers from 3/9 scouted ahead, behind enemy lines. Learn about their awesome story as they led the battalion through the breach.

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Holding the Line:

Marines Confront Abbey Gate Memories

Veterans of Operation Allies Refuge face the memories of the evacuation at Hamid Karzai International Airport. Read here as Marines on the ground reveal what they saw and how it impacted them, providing insights far above and beyond the viral video clips and photos most Americans saw in the news.

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The Illustrated Marine

Marines and their tattoos have a long and colorful history. From professional ink to barracks tattoos, from the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor to baby unicorns, read here how USMC tattoos and the policies that regulate them have evolved.

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The Spirit of Basilone

Machine gunners take to Instagram to preach the belt-fed gospel. Read here about the medal one veteran created to recognize his peers.

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The Spirit of Basilone

Knife in a Gunfight

During a night of hell in Vietnam, one man’s heroism stood out. Read about the Marine who brought a knife to a gunfight… and won.

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Knife in a Gunfight

One-Man Stand

Tank mechanic Staff Sergeant Harold Riensche survived an epic one-man stand and earned the Navy Cross.

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One-Man Stand
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