Feature Stories

Marine veterans of Operation Allies Refuge face their memories of the 2021 evacuation at Hamid Karzai International Airport.

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Holding the Line

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

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

Marines and their tattoos have a long and illustrated history. From professional ink to barracks tats, read here how USMC ink has evolved.

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The Illustrated Marine

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

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One-Man Stand

Veterans of the 2nd Battalion, 26th Marines invited the Editor of BZO to their 50th anniversary reunion of the battle at LZ Margo.

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LZ Margo: Lest We Forget

The U.S. Navy Corpsmen of Marine Force Recon in Vietnam.

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Recon Doc

Tasked with cleaning out a notorious area of Vietnam, the 3rd Battalion, 26th Marine Regiment proves why they are “Always on Point.”

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Gallantry and Intrepidity: 3rd Bn, 26th Marines in Operation Meade River

While the battle for Hue raged in the streets, the Marines of First Force Recon conducted their own special breed of warfare.

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First to Fight: First Force Recon in Operation Hue City

Three veterans of the Flying Ladder mission reunite 49 years later.

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The Flying Ladder: A Reunion

The Marines of First Force Recon find innovative ways to get teams off the ground in a hurry.

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The Flying Ladder: Emergency Extractions and the Lifesaver from the Sky

When a Marine vanishes from the battlefield, his family is left searching for answers. Explore the compelling story of two brothers’ service through two wars, and a family’s quest for closure in the wake of sudden loss.

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Chosin Twins: The Service and Sacrifice of the Thosath Family

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