Today is the 234th birthday of the United States Marine Corps. To celebrate, here are a couple of videos about the Marines. The first includes some great quotes from Marine heroes that epitomize the spirit of the corps. The second, for the Marines who are reading this, is the Commandant of the [...]
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Coast Guard suspends search for downed aircrews
SAN DIEGO — The Coast Guard suspended the search for survivors of a downed Coast Guard C-130 Hercules aircraft and Marine Corps AH-1 Super Cobra helicopter 15 miles east of San Clemente Island, Calif., at 9:50 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009.
Video – Search Continues For Downed Aviators
SAN DIEGO – Coast Guard aircrew members from Sector San Diego conduct search patterns east of San Clemente Island Friday, Oct. 30,2009 to search for survivors of a mid-air collision that occurred the evening of Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009.
Coast Guard, Navy and Marine Corp continue search for downed aircraft
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Coast Guard, Navy, and Marine Corps continue the searching for survivors from two military aircraft that collided 15 miles east of San Clemente Island, Calif., Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009.
Joint operations take a big leap
by Petty Officer 3rd Class Luke Clayton, U.S. Coast Guard
Honolulu – Perched at the edge of a U.S. Marine Corps helicopter, the U.S. Coast Guard Vertical Insertion Team Members (VITM) wait for the signal. They see the deck of the U.S. Navy’s USS Crommelin rolling in the waves 70 feet below.
There’s the signal. A tap [...]
Happy 233rd Birthday Marines
The staff of Coast Guard News would like to wish a happy 233rd birthday to the United States Marine Corps. In honor of them, here is what may be the greatest commercial ever made for the Marines, followed by Admiral Allen’s birthday message.