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chesty puller
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The most decorated Marine in history is Lieutenant General Lewis Burwell "Chesty" Puller, who is renowned for his extraordinary heroism and leadership in the U.S. Marine Corps. He received a total of five Navy Crosses, the highest honor for valor in the Marine Corps. Puller's numerous other awards include the Silver Star, Legion of Merit, and the Purple Heart.
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What does the stars represent on the Marine Corps medals?
Subsequent awards.
What is the most common misconception about the US Marine Corps?
That the Marine Corps is subordinate to and part of the US Navy.
What awards can you get for serving in the marine corps?
There are many awards that you may earn while serving in the United States Marine Corps. Most Marines state that the greatest honor ever bestowed upon them was the title of United States Marine at the completion of their initial training at one of the Marine Corps Recruit Depots (Parris Island or San Diego), or Marine Officer Candidate School. Marines earn a variety of awards which are generally signified by Ribbons, Medals, and Badges. Some of these may be earned by completing certain schools, special duties, or tasks. Others are used to represent experiences, achievements, or valor.
Will you be discharged for narcolepsy in the Marine Corps?
Most likely. The Marine Corps does not allow any sort of disorder which would greatly affect a Marine's capability to fulfill his/her duties.
You were in the Marine corps and switched to the Air National Guard which ribbons can i still wear from the Marine Corps?
You can wear them all. AFI 36-2903 (which replaced AFR 35-10) gives the order in which awards are to be displayed on the Air Force uniform--the Air National Guard wears the USAF uniform--and gives the orders of precedence for Army, Navy and Marine Corps awards displayed on the Air Force uniform.
What is the rarest e9 rank in marine corps?
Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps - there's only one in the entire Marine Corps.
What is Marine Corps Reservist?
A member of the Marine Corps Reserves.
How do you say Marine Corps in German?
Marine Corps translates into German as Marine-Infanterie.
What is a separate service within the navy department?
United States Marine Corps .
Can you have cancer in the marine corps?
Anyone can get cancer, whether or not they are in the Marine Corps.
How long has the marine corps had a air force?
the marine corps is separate from the air force. but the marine corps has had an aviation component since 1912
What are the 3 primary military occupational specialties available for marine corps officers?
Since the Marine Corps prides itself in "warfighting" , most would say that MOS 0302, Infantry Officer would be the most prestigious of the MOS' in the Marine Corps. , followed by fighter pilot and then Helo pilot. Although all Marine Corps Officers are needed and being one is nothing less than awesome, that's how most see them.
