VANCELETTE, PHILLIP GERALD SEMPER FIDELIS” Master Sergeant Phillip Gerald Vancelette United States Marine Corps (retired) July 20, 1933 to September 1, 2012 On September 1, 2012 Master Sergeant ...

In 1975, an 18-year-old stepped off a plane in San Diego, boarded a bus, and arrived at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot. Like thousands before him, he quietly thought, “Oh my God, what have I done?” ...

Fifty-three years ago this month I earned a title that to this day is one of my most cherished accomplishments, that of a United States Marine. The 10th of this month we celebrate the 250th birthday ...

I came across the Latin phrase, Semper Fidelis, some years ago in the writings of the Christian thinker and inspirational writer, Steve Farrar. Translated in English as ‘Always Faithful’, it is the ...

Witness their story through the eyes and lenses of Marine combat cameramen in this stunning and unforgettable collection of authentic, historical film footage. From bloody beaches and dense jungles to ...