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Every Marine is a leader.��We're taught to act decisively, and make decisions in the midst of chaos.

Uniform

Often, blending in provides a real advantage, and that makes the right uniform mission critical. The Marine Corps Combat Utility Uniform is a uniquely designed piece of gear that gives Marines an extra edge.

M16

Marines always take the right stuff into battle, and that includes weaponry. The M16 assault rifle is capable of semi-automatic and burst firing. This one also features a grenade launcher for extra punch.

Recruit Training

Marines are trained to act instinctively and effectively no matter the situation. The most basic Marine operates with an incredible set of skills and knowledge, and our Marines never stop evolving.

Calling in Air Support

Marine Corps Aviation serves many purposes. One of the most critical is close air support: Marine fighter jets and Cobra attack helicopters sweep close to the ground, providing accurate and overwhelming firepower for advancing Marines.

Get Closer to the AH-1 Cobra

Want to Fly a Cobra?

Semper Fidelis

No matter where or when, Marines have an obligation to each other, to the Corps, and to our country. We take that obligation everywhere with us, along with the motto that sums it up: Semper Fidelis; Always Faithful.

Legendary Marines

The stories are told and re-told, and passed down through generations of Marines. Even in a culture that demands elite performance from its members, there are those special warriors who eclipse all expectations and become legendary.

Training

The modern battlefield has changed. Much of the action now takes place in narrow alleyways, inside crumbling buildings and in the streets of the urban landscape. That's why Marines are specially trained in Urban Warfare.