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2. Base exchange - Wikipedia

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   An exchange is a type of retail store found on United States military installations worldwide. Originally akin to trading posts , they now resemble contemporary department stores or strip malls . Exact terminology varies by armed service; some examples include base exchange ( BX ), and post exchange ( PX ), and there are more specific terms for ...

3. History of the United States Marine Corps - Wikipedia

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   The history of the United States Marine Corps ( USMC) begins with the founding of the Continental Marines on 10 November 1775 to conduct ship-to-ship fighting, provide shipboard security and discipline enforcement, and assist in landing forces. Its mission evolved with changing military doctrine and foreign policy of the United States.

4. United States Uniformed Services Privilege and Identification ...

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   A United States Uniformed Services Privilege and Identification Card (also known as U.S. military ID, Geneva Conventions Identification Card, or less commonly abbreviated USPIC) is an identity document issued by the United States Department of Defense to identify a person as a member of the Armed Forces or a member's dependent, such as a child ...

5. United States Marine Corps - Wikipedia

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   The United States Marine Corps (USMC), also referred to as the United States Marines, is the maritime land force service branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for conducting expeditionary and amphibious operations through combined arms, implementing its own infantry, artillery, aerial, and special operations forces.

6. Organization of the United States Marine Corps - Wikipedia

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   The United States Marine Corps is organized within the Department of the Navy, which is led by the Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV). The most senior Marine commissioned officer is the Commandant of the Marine Corps, responsible for organizing, recruiting, training, and equipping the Marine Corps so that it is ready for operation under the command of the unified combatant commanders.

7. Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego - Wikipedia

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   Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego (commonly referred to as MCRD) is a United States Marine Corps military installation in San Diego, California. It lies between San Diego Bay and Interstate 5, adjacent to San Diego International Airport and the former Naval Training Center San Diego. [3] MCRD San Diego's main mission is the initial training ...

8. United States Marine Corps Forces, Korea - Wikipedia

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   The U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea (abbreviated MARFORK) is the Marine Corps service component of United States Forces Korea and the United Nations Command.MARFORK is responsible for commanding Marines assigned to the USFK and the UNC, advising the two commands on the proper support and employment of Marine forces, and contributing to the defense of the Republic of Korea with the deployment of ...

9. Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay - Wikipedia

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   1900–. Area of significance. Military. Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay or MCAS Kaneohe Bay ( IATA: NGF, ICAO: PHNG, FAA LID: NGF) is a United States Marine Corps (USMC) airfield located within the Marine Corps Base Hawaii complex, formerly known as Marine Corps Air Facility (MCAF) Kaneohe Bay or Naval Air Station (NAS) Kaneohe Bay. [3]