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U.S. Marine Corps scout sniper candidate Lance Cpl. Garrett Dimattei with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, poses for a photograph during a live-fire exercise at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., March 6, 2019. The exercise acted as the culminating event of a three week screening process every scout sniper candidate must complete before attending scout sniper school. (U.S. Marine Corps Photograph by Pfc. Cedar Barnes)

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The USS Somerset (LPD-25) is a San Antonio-class amphibious transport ship of the United States Navy. Apart from the U.S. Marines the armament consists of two 30 mm Bushmaster II cannons, for surface threat defense and two Rolling Airframe Missile launchers.

The Marine Corps promotion system is a bit different than other branches of the U.S. Armed Services. Here's how enlisted Marines can move up the ranks.

The Marine Raider Workout Challenge is named in Honor of the Operators of the Marine Special Operations Command (MSOC). We challenge you to try it....

U.S. Marines assigned to Force Reconnaissance Platoon, Maritime Raid Force, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), provide security as they approach a vessel during simulated Maritime Interdiction Operations (MIO) training in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility, Aug. 28, 2013. The 26th MEU is a Marine Air-Ground Task Force forward-deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility aboard the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group serving as a sea-based, expeditionary crisis response force…

Saepius Exertus, Semper Fidelis, Frater Infinitas... Often Tested, Always Faithful, Brothers Forever...

On 2 April 1982 Argentina invaded the English held Falkland Islands. Britain's Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher (The Iron Lady), promptly responded with force. In a series of violent clashes the British eventually secured the island after two months of enemy occupation.

The Marine Corps physical training program is rigorous. Throughout basic training, your cardiovascular system, muscular strength and mental endurance are tested. You will have to complete multiple exercises in unpredictable situations and surroundings.