Marine Corps

The U.S. Marine Corps was created on Nov. 10, 1775. It is a combined-arms task force known for its focus on aggressiveness and the offensive. The Marines have been central in developing groundbreaking tactics for maneuver warfare; they can be credited with the development of helicopter insertion doctrine and modern amphibious assault.

There are approximately 186,000 Marines actively serving today, with another 40,000 Marines serving in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves.

Marine Corps News

Fallen Marine Sgt. Nicole Gee's family at Bayside Church's Adventure Campus in Roseville, Calif.

Mourners in California Honor 3 Marines Killed in Afghanistan

Lance Cpl. Nikoui sent videos to his family hours before he died, showing himself interacting with children in Afghanistan.

Eli Stone, left, and Rylee McCollum, at Christmas

Baby Girl Born to Widow of Marine Killed in Kabul Bombing

Levi Rylee Rose McCollum was born early Monday at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton in Oceanside, California, according to a...

hearse carrying the body of Marine Corps Cpl. Humberto Sanchez

Marine's Body Returned to Indiana Hometown with Procession

A military procession marked the beginning of memorial services for Marine Corps Cpl. Humberto Sanchez.

Recruits repeat the oath of enlistment at Parris Island

Marine Recruit Dies at Parris Island -- the Second Death in 3 Months

The recruit had been with the 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment.

A U.S. Navy carry team transfers the remains of Maxton W. Soviak

Fallen Corpsman Posthumously Promoted by Navy, Will Be Honored by Hometown

The Navy announced that Soviak, who was assigned to Camp Pendleton, was promoted to the rank of Hospital Corpsman Third Class...

Polk County, Fla., Sheriff's officials at a crime scene.

Former Marine Sharpshooter Kills 4, Including Mom Still Holding Baby in Florida

Bryan Riley, 33, is a former Marine served as a sharpshooter in both Iraq and Afghanistan.

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Get Marine Corps Fit

US Marine Corps Recruit Training

Marine Corps (USMC) Recruit Training

If you are thinking about joining the USMC, you will have to pass the IST -- Initial Strength Test.

Marine Corps Initial Strength Test (IST)

Marine Corps Initial Strength Test (IST)

Marine Corps Combat Fitness Test (CFT)

Marine Corps Combat Fitness Test (CFT)

Marine Corps Body Composition Program

Marine Corps Body Composition Program

Marine runs during physical fitness test.

USMC PFT Score Charts

How to score well on the Marine physical fitness test

Marine Corps Physical Fitness Test (PFT)

What are the U.S. Marine Corps' height and weight standards?

USMC Weight Charts

Marine Corps Equipment

T-34C Turbo Mentor

T-34C Turbo Mentor

T-2C Buckeye

RQ-2A Pioneer

Join the Marine Corps

Marines compete in Combat Fitness Test

The History and Roles of the US Marine Corps

Marine Expeditionary Force practices stabilizing watercraft in Japan

Marine Corps Missions and Values

Marine Corps wheeled vehicles Okinawa, Japan

Marine Corps Jobs at a Glance

Officer Candidate School Quantico, Virginia

How to Become a Marine Corps Officer

Marine takes part in Force Fitness Instructor course

Marine Corps Weight Limits At a Glance

Marine Corps recruits Crucible Parris Island

Marine Corps Boot Camp Timeline at a Glance

Marine Corps Special Pay

Marine Corps Aviation Continuation Pay

A U.S. Navy diver uses a scrubber to clean the hull of the Key West

Diving Duty Pay

Hazardous Duty Incentive Pay

Ticonderoga Cruiser

Marine Corps Sea Pay