Why Are Marines Called Jarheads?
December 31, 2022
You’ve probably heard the term jarhead even if you’re not part of the military. It’s a common term for someone in the Marines that emerged around World War II. There are a
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Semper Fi – What Do Marines Say in Response?
December 28, 2022
Marine #1: Semper Fi!Marine #2: Semper Fi!Marine #1: Semper Fi!Marine #2: Oorah! If this kind of Semper Fi exchange is common in your life, you’re probably a Marine. If you’ve never heard
Marine Corps Weight Standards [2023 Updated]
November 6, 2022
When you are part of the Marine Corps, you are measured at least every six months to ensure you fall within the Marine weight standards based on your height. These standards are
Why Do Marines Eat Crayons?
June 26, 2022
It’s well-known that the different branches of the military tease one another relentlessly. Actually, even within branches, service members always give one another a hard time. From POGs to grunts to Marines
Top 5 Marine Corps Bases in the U.S.
June 20, 2022
U.S. Marines fire mortar rounds at Kaneohe Bay Range Training in Hawaii. Source: Flickr. Currently, there are around 220,000 Marines, serving both actively and in the Reserve. While these numbers are higher
Why Are Marines Called Leathernecks?
June 12, 2022
Leatherneck is a well-known and accepted term used to describe a U.S. Marine. In fact, it’s now even in the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, defining leatherneck as simply the synonym for a Marine. But
