Ceremony marks unheralded acts of forgotten Black Hawk Down platoonThree decades on and there are still no valor awards for the men of 3rd platoon, Charlie Company.By Todd South12 months ago
Military Times’ 10 best Vietnam War moviesIn honor of Vietnam War Veterans Day, we put together a top-10 list of films — excluding documentaries — we consider the best about the Vietnam War.By Jon Simkins19 months ago
New in 2023: A woman-led Marine Corps Silent Drill PlatoonCapt. Kelsey M. Hastings assumed command of the Silent Drill Platoon in November.By Irene Loewenson22 months ago
Long-forgotten ‘Black Hawk Down’ unit now included in division historySoldiers with 3rd Platoon, Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment served as a quick reaction force, helping save soldiers in the battle.By Todd South2 years ago
Top enlisted Marine gets an official home at historic DC barracksThe dedicated residence for the Marine senior enlisted adviser on the same compound as its top officer is a first among the military branches.By Todd South2 years ago
Marine recon platoon takes on urban fight as it preps for next deployment Fighting in certain urban environments still remains one of the “essential tasks” for the 31st MEU, despite the shift toward distributed operations.By Philip Athey3 years ago