On Nov. 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps, then known as the Continental Marines, was formed by order of the Second ...

The African American Civil War Memorial Museum (AACWM) held its annual Reading of the Names on Nov. 11, honoring more than 200,000 United States Colored Troops. While the event marked a major moment ...

Founded 250 years ago, in November of 1775, the United States Marine Corps has become one of the most elite fighting forces ...

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Marine Corps is celebrating its 250th birthday on Monday, Nov. 10, marking the anniversary of the ...

Estranged friends and family and even a judge had raised concerns months before authorities say a wounded Iraq War veteran ...

By the President of the United States of America A For two and a half centuries, the United States Marine Corps has stood as a living force ...

On July 11, 1798, Congress formally ordered the creation of the Corps as a permanent military service under the Secretary of ...

The undeniable fact is that multiple parties share responsibility for the toxic state of today’s civil-military relations.

According to the U.S. Marine Corps History Division, from 1798 to 1921 the birthday of the Corps had been celebrated in July.

Monday marks a major milestone in American military history as the U.S. Marine Corps celebrates its 250th birthday and events ...

Charles Hopkins aided escaped slaves on the Underground Railroad and survived a notorious POW camp. He was one of nine ...

The 50th Marine Corps Marathon is just days away, and here at WTOP, we are highlighting some of the inspiring people who are running to that start line. Many of the runners in the Marine Corps ...