US Marines

Do you want to discover more about the history of the US Marines and the very important role they continue to play today? To find out more about the US Marines, one of the premier combat forces in the world, and also to have the opportunity of keeping in touch with colleagues, just log on to the http://marines.togetherweserved.com website.

In addition to its primary duties, the US Marines has missions in support of the White House and State Department. President Jefferson dubbed the Marine Band the "President's Own" for its role of providing music for state functions at the White House.

Also, US Marines guard presidential retreats, including Camp David, and the Marine unit HMX-1 provides helicopter service to the President. By authority of the 1946 Foreign Service act, US Marines of the Marine Corps Security Guard (MSG) provide security for American embassies, legations, and consulates at over 110 Department of State posts overseas.

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