Applying “The Five Paragraph Order” (SMEAC) to Life After the Marine Corps 🦅🌍⚓ Transitioning from military service to civilian life is one of the most significant changes a Marine will ever face. Fortunately, Marines are equipped with more than just physical readiness—they’re armed with powerful frameworks like the Five Paragraph Order, commonly remembered by the…
Book Review: Washington’s Marines: The Origins of the Corps and the American Revolution by Jason Bohm 📚 Author: Jason BohmPublished: November 9, 2022Genre: Military History, American Revolution Overview Washington’s Marines by Jason Bohm is a meticulously researched and engaging account of the origins of the United States Marine Corps during the American Revolution. The book…
The KA-BAR® USMC Straight Edge Knife: A Symbol of Marine Corps Tradition and Utility 🦅⚔️ The KA-BAR® USMC Straight Edge Knife is one of the most iconic tools in U.S. military history. Originally designed during World War II, it quickly became synonymous with the United States Marine Corps, earning a reputation for durability, versatility, and…
📚 Book Review: Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance 📚 Author: J.D. VancePublished: June 28, 2016Genre: Memoir, SociologyThemes: Poverty, Family, Identity, Upward Mobility Overview Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis by J.D. Vance is a deeply personal account of growing up in a working-class Appalachian family, navigating the challenges of poverty,…
Book Review: Neptune’s Inferno: The U.S. Navy at Guadalcanal by James D. Hornfischer 📚 Neptune’s Inferno by James D. Hornfischer is a masterful narrative of the U.S. Navy’s pivotal role in the fierce and bloody naval battles that took place during the Guadalcanal Campaign in World War II. Unlike many accounts of the Battle of…
📚 Book Review: Redeployment by Phil Klay 📚 MCHF Webb Award Winner, 2015 Redeployment by Phil Klay is an extraordinary collection of twelve short stories that captures the deeply emotional and visceral experiences of Marines and soldiers during and after the Iraq War. Klay, a U.S. Marine veteran himself, brings authenticity to his portrayal of…
📚 Book Review: Hue 1968: A Turning Point of the American War in Vietnam by Mark Bowden 📚 Title: Hue 1968: A Turning Point of the American War in VietnamAuthor: Mark BowdenPublished: 2017Pages: 608Genre: Military History, Non-FictionAwards: MCHF Greene Award Winner, 2018 Overview Hue 1968 by Mark Bowden is an extraordinary and comprehensive account of…
🎥 Movie Review: We, The Marines (2017) 🎥 Narrated by: Gene HackmanDirected by: Greg MacGillivrayRelease Date: July 28, 2017Genre: DocumentaryRun Time: 38 minutesFormat: IMAX Overview We, The Marines is a powerful, visually stunning documentary that offers a glimpse into the world of the United States Marine Corps. Directed by Greg MacGillivray and narrated by Academy…
🎬 Movie Review: Taking Chance (2009) 🎬 Director: Ross KatzStarring: Kevin Bacon, Tom Aldredge, Blanche BakerRelease Date: February 21, 2009Genre: Drama, War, True Story Overview Taking Chance is a deeply moving and somber film that chronicles the emotional journey of Lt. Col. Michael Strobl, a Marine officer who volunteers to escort the remains of PFC…
🥾 Tactical Gear Review: Danner 8″ Marine Expeditionary GTX Waterproof Boots 🥾 Brand: DannerModel: Marine Expeditionary GTX 8″ Waterproof BootsHeight: 8 inchesMaterial: Full-Grain Leather and 1000 Denier NylonWaterproof: GORE-TEX® LinerSole: Vibram® Sierra OutsoleWeight: Approximately 29 oz per bootIntended Use: Military, Tactical, Outdoor, All-Terrain Overview The Danner 8″ Marine Expeditionary GTX Waterproof Boots are designed specifically…
