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USMC Statistics

Interesting USMC Statistics – FY 2010:
USMC Percentage of DOD Budget: 6.1%

For that, Marine Corps provides:

15% of ground maneuver brigades and Regimental Combat Teams;
12% of fighter/attack planes
19% of attack helicopters
Avg Cost per Active Duty Member
Marine $63,335 Sailor $76,694
Soldier $72,781 Airman $78,701
Officer/Enlisted Ratio
USMC 1:8.4 Army 1:5.0 Navy 1:5.3 AF 1:4.0
Civilian to Active Duty Member ratio
USMC 1:12.8 Army 1:2.1 Navy 1:1.9 AF 1:2.0
Operational Force and Percentage of Total Force
USMC 136,182 (67%) Navy 162,400 (50%)
Army 307,700 (56%) AF 119,000 (36%)
Average Age
USMC 24.9 Army 28.5 Navy 28.7 AF 29.6
E-3 and Below
USMC 83,047 (45.7%) Navy 79,324 (28.9%)
Army 118,792 (25.6%) AF 69,265 (26.0%)
Number of Generals
USMC 81 Army 315 Navy 221 AF 284 SECDEF 81
Afghanistan Force US 92,000
USMC 21,000 Army 57,000 Navy 4,000 AF 9,000 read more

National Geographic Special- Inside the Vietnam War…Hour 1

I am amazed to find that Nat'l Geo has allowed the full segments, 45
minutes each, to be publicly available on YouTube. Here are the links
for the three segments. (There's an ad for a new kind of insulated
jacket leading each episode for maybe 30 seconds.) So you can watch any
of these anytime, at least as long as they keep these available, which
probably depends on the sponsor. I don't think there's any way to record
the video off YouTube. read more

USMC 20 YEAR TATTOO

I am GySgt Rose USMC Retired. This is the tattoo I finally got after retiring from the Corps in 2001. I spent 20 yr. 8 months and 5 days in and never got a tattoo but wanted one so I went to 616 A. West Roosevelt Blvd. Monroe, North Carolina 28110 704.225.9383 while visiting another retired Marine and I got this one of a kind original tattoo I had it drawn before I went to get it, I wanted to make sure I got what I wanted so this is it. Owner / Artist: John Mills did my tattoo. It is also featured on his web site www.inkaholicstattoos.com Hope you enjoy the art. read more

Marine Corps Pacific

I have always been interested in the United States Marine Corps and the war in the Pacific. I think this may stem from when i met some of the Corps at the American Embassy many years ago on a visit there when i was a young cadet.

Marines to Restore Memorial

The Marine Corps War Memorial Foundation is planning the restoration and preservation of the Corps' beloved Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Va. Many steps to restore the Memorial are planned including cleaning, filling cracks and gaps, and leveling ground to prevent the puddles of water. Plans also call for a museum grade cleansing, sealing and annual inspections of the bronze. read more

USO Tours with Ann-Margret and Connie Stevens

I am working on a tribute video for the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation honoring Ann-Margret and Connie Stevens for their work with the USO. If you have any photos or multimedia clips of Ann-Margret and Connie Stevens at those shows that you took and would like to share for this project please send them to rnichols@triwest.com . Thank you for your help and Thank You for Your Service. read more

DI Hat and Crossed Swords Tattoo

My daughter has been asking me to get a tattoo with her. So. after about a year of thinking about it, and 34 years out of the Marine corps I finally decide to have one done. This is what I decided on for my first. SSgt Rich Troutman 1968-1977

Jim Amos in Afghanistan For Christmas

General Amos, Commandant of the Marine Corps, in Afghanistan for Christmas visiting the Third Battalion, Fifth Marine Regiment, First Marine Division. The troops really appreciated the time he spent with them as you can see.

Another Iwo Jima Marine Answers Final Roll Call

Sgt. Grit,

My father, Cpl. Jose A. Dominguez, 876815, passed from this life on 11 December in Downey, CA. As a 19-year old he landed with F/2/26/5th MarDiv on Iwo Jima 19 February 1945. He fought through to the push to secure the final third of the island and was wounded 14 March 1945 by shrapnel from two mortar rounds. He was evacuated from the island and spent the next several months in hospitals in Hawaii, Oakland, CA, and San Diego, CA. He was honorably discharged on 5 November 1945. read more

Specialty Items

Not sure if you remember Me or not but I was a recruiter out of Recruiting Sub Station Wausau, Wi. I recently Got Transferred to La Crosse, WI to take over as the SNCOIC (Boss). I was just wondering if it would be possible to get the Poolie of Marines Box down here as well. We enlist approx 7 kids per month at this station. Also I included a couple pictures of our Mascot (chesty) I was thinking Maybe you could put him in the Magazine 🙂 Anyways thank you so much for all of your help both in the Past and in the Future!! read more