Marine Combat Training "bridges the gap between Recruit Training and their primary MOS school." | U.S. Marine Corps

Lt. Gen. Carol Mutter: 1967 — commissioned in the Corps. 1996 — first woman in the Armed Forces to be promoted to three-star. This week — became the first Marine inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame. Ooh-rah, Ma'am. | U.S. Marine Corps

Semper Fi: 250 Years of Uncommon Valor #USMC250 Arlington National Cemetery honors the 250th birthday of the United States Marine Corps. Upon these hallowed grounds rest Marines who have answered the call from the founding of our nation to the front lines of today. Their courage, sacrifice and unwavering commitment to the Corps and country are forever etched in our history. As we mark 250 years of service and valor, we pay tribute to all who have worn the Eagle, Globe and Anchor, in every clime