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The ILBE Backpack System

Arc’teryx, an outdoor equipment manufacturer, designed the ILBE (Improved Load Bearing Equipment) backpack for the USMC. It was developed to replace the ALICE (All-purpose Lightweight Individual Carrying Equipment) and MOLLE (Modular Lightweight...

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WWII: The USMC Black Sheep Squadron's Sioux Commander

Researching World War II history has been an eye opening experience as I've discovered groups upon groups of servicemen and women, non-military staff and general volunteers. That have eventually received the Congressional Medal of Honor in their...

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Top 10 List for Marines

A Marine Corps “Bucket List”, that every Marine should attempt to accomplish at some point in their lives. Granted it isn’t easy to get to Guadalcanal, but if you are afforded the opportunity – don’t blow it off!

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Marine Corps Wife

Knowing the Marine Corps rank structure can help Marines and their spouses adjust to their new lifestyle.

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My Childhood Experiences Run Full Circle

 I still recall from an early age touting that “I’m not getting married, I’m going to be a bachelor”. I remember being asked many times the question of when I was going to get married and other jokes about a girl friend, always culminating...

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How to get through Marine corps boot camp

How to get through Marine corps boot camp. Going to paris Island?

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How to get promoted fast in the Marine Corps

 When you join the Marine Corps you start out as a private. You will get promoted to the next rank (PFC) in 6 months. Once you are promoted to PFC, 9 months later you will be promoted to LCPL. Being promoted...

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USMC Rat (rugged All Terrain) Boot Review

A review and overview of the New USMC RAT (Rugged All Terrain) Boots were designed and issued to Marines in Afghanistan. The RAT boot provides greater abrasion resistant properties in the toe and heel due to the impregnated leather.

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To Bones On Mutters Ridge

Over Mutters Ridge, Rolled some rolling stones, But some of these, Were turned to bones. On Mutters Ridge, He was killed one day, But it took months, For him to wither away. He was a dedicated soldier, Whether he...

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Outdoor Knives - How to Choose the Best Wilderness Outdoor Survival Knife

How to choose the best wilderness outdoor survival knife. A good quality wilderness survival knife is essential and is the most important item to carry. A survival knife will ideally be larger and strongerthan just a general camping knife...

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