Soldiers conduct M119 Howitzer live-fire certification. Adding M119 cannons to Marine Corps missile batteries would provide stand-in forces traditional fire support to complement the missiles’ over-the-horizon threat.
The Navy has conducted multiple studies, all of which say the same thing: Not enough. The Navy’s sea power problem is not for lack of study, but lack of stuff.
A Marine Corps officer candidate receives the Eagle, Globe and Anchor at Officer Candidates, signifying that the candidate has earned the title of Marine.
A search-and-rescue swimmer is raised onto the USS Chosin (CG-65). Some personnel redlines include a requirement for two rescue swimmers, without which ships may be unable to sail without flag approval.