Feature Stories

Holding the Line

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

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

The Illustrated Marine

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

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

LZ Margo: Lest We Forget

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

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