Cross Training Corpsmen at Northern Viper

U.S Navy Corpsmen, with 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, and members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force cross train during exercise Northern Viper on Hokkudaien Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, January 21, 2020. Northern Viper is a regularly scheduled training exercise that is designed to enhance the interoperability of the U.S and Japan Alliance by […]

Veteran Helps Solve Major Crimes

Harvey Pratt nurtured a talent for art while serving in the Marine Corps. After his service, the Vietnam War veteran used that talent to become one of the nation’s preeminent forensic artists and helped solve some of its most notorious crimes. Video by Elijah Light, DOD Subscribe to Dr. Justin Imel, Sr. by Email Transcript […]

Looking Back at PFC James Anderson, Jr.

On August 21st, 1968, Marine Private First Class James Anderson Jr became the first African-American Marine to be awarded the Medal of Honor for his sacrifice during the Vietnam War. In honor of PFC Anderson, and to celebrate Black History Month, we looking back at the life-saving sacrifice he made on February 28th, 1967. Subscribe […]

Looking Back at Doris Miller

On May 27th, 1942, Doris Miller became the first African-American to be awarded the Navy Cross for his heroic actions during the attacks on Pearl Harbor. In honor of Doris Miller, and to celebrate Black History Month, we looking back at what he did to earn the honor on a day that lives in infamy. […]