Philippine Marine Corps’ Cold War Amtracs: A Legacy of Amphibious Operations “The Philippine Marine Corps once operated a fleet of LVT-5 series amphibious tractors, including personnel carriers, howitzers, recovery, and engineer variants, received from the US in the 1970s. By their final years, some were limited to land use due to aging. These Cold War-era vehicles were eventually replaced by South Korea’s KAAV7-A1 Amtracs, marking a new chapter in the PMC’s amphibious capabilities. #PhilippineM

Forged in Legacy Marine Raider Regiment hosted the first iteration of a new physical, mental, and cognitive fitness challenge called the Raider Legacy Challenge on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Marine Raiders donned over 50lbs of gear and ran from station-to-station testing their physical fitness, marksmanship skills, aquatic conditioning, combat skills, and their cognitive abilities. The event provided a solid opportunity for Raiders to enhance comradery, esprit de corps and c

11K views · 240 reactions | This week in history: On July 13, 1914, the 5th Marine Regiment was established in Veracruz, Mexico. They then took part in 15 major engagements during World War I. In 1918, the 5th and 6th Marine Regiments received the French Fourragere for their heroic deeds of valor during World War I. On June 30, 2016, the 5th Marine Regiment celebrated the 98th Anniversary of receiving the award. | I Marine Expeditionary Force (I MEF) | Facebook

105K views · 10K reactions | U.S. Marine Corps, Combat Assault Company was formed with elements of 3rd Combat Engineer Battalion and 3rd Assault Amphibious Battalion merged under 3d Marine Regiment. Combat Assault Company provides a wide variety of unique assault and engineer capabilities to 3rd Marine Regiment in any climb or place. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Eric Tso) | Marine Corps Base Hawaii | Facebook