United States Marine Corps Collection

Maj. Gen. George Barnett, Commandant, U.S.M.C. 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Maj. Gen
Maj. Gen. George Barnett, Commandant, United States Marine Corps, 1917

Maj. Gen. George Barnett, Commandant, U.S.M.C. with Mrs. Barnett Boarding Mayflower, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Maj. Gen. George Barnett, Commandant, United States Marine Corps with Mrs. Barnett Boarding Mayflower, 1917. Barnett with his wife Lelia Montague Gordon on visit to Mount Vernon

USA, Virginia, Arlington, US Marine and Iwo Jima Memorial, dawn

Royal Marines Viking amphibious vehicle under the Mojave Desert night sky
Pictured is a Royal Marines Viking amphibious vehicle under the Mojave Desert night sky. Image captured during Exercise Black Alligator is an annual exercise held at Twentynine Palms Marine Corps Air

Shepard hoisted from Mercury capsule, 1961. Creator: NASA
Shepard hoisted from Mercury capsule, 1961. A U.S. Marine helicopter recovery team hoists astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr. from his Mercury spacecraft after a successful flight

Failed attempt to recover Liberty Bell 7, Atlantic Ocean, 1961 Creator: NASA
Failed attempt to recover Liberty Bell 7, Atlantic Ocean, 1961. After the hatch of the " Liberty Bell 7" opened prematurely, gallons of seawater entered the spacecraft

Balloon Basket, USMC, World War I, 1910s. Creator: Unknown
63in. long, 37in. wide, 53in. high; cane basket with silver canvas cover

Flight suit worn by Charles F. Bolden during his first spaceflight, 1986
African-American astronaut Charles Frank Bolden Jr. (born 1946) flew on four Space Shuttle missions. He was also a NASA administrator and a United States Marine Corps Major General

Pilot flight suit and gear owned by Charles F. Bolden, ca. 2000. Creator: Unknown
African-American astronaut Charles Frank Bolden Jr. (born 1946) flew on four Space Shuttle missions. He was also a NASA administrator and a United States Marine Corps Major General

USA, Virginia, U. S. Marine Corps War Memorial, (Iwo Jima Memorial), Arlington
USA, Virginia, U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial, (Iwo Jima Memorial), Arlington (Large format sizes available)

Flag Raising At Iwo Jima
Iwo Jima, Japan: February 23, 1945. Joe RosenthalA

WWI: POSTER, 1917. E-E-E-Yah-Yip Go over with U. S. Marines. Lithograph by Charles Buckley Falls
WWI: POSTER, 1917. E-E-E-Yah-Yip Go over with U.S. Marines. Lithograph by Charles Buckley Falls, 1917

Sargeant Lillian Russell
United States: c. 1918 Actress and singer Lillian Russell is a Sargeant of the First Marine Corps Womens Reserve and is giving instructions to three new privates first class

Inspection of Marines Postcard. ca. 1905-1939, Inspection of Marines Postcard

Our First Defense Postcard. ca. 1917, Our First Defense

Marine And A Letter From Home
Enogai Inlet, New Georgia Islands, September, 1943. Col. Harry Liversedge, Commanding Officer of the Marine Raiders, reads his first letter from home since he went into action

A Seventh Marine patrol fights its way up a frozen mountain side in Korea
Koto-ri, Korea: December, 1950. A Seventh Marine patrol fights its way up a frozen mountain side to flank the Chinese communists who are trying to trap the Marine withdrawal from Chosin Reservoir

Japanese Marines In Shanghai
Shanghai, China: 1937. Japanese Marines enroute from their ships to the action in the battle for Shanghai

Aerodynamic forces in flight, diagram C018 / 3556
Aerodynamic forces in flight. Diagram showing the forces (arrows) that act on an aeroplane in flight. Lift is generated through, and acts perpendicular to, the wings

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"The United States Marine Corps: A Symbol of Courage and Sacrifice" The United States Marine Corps, known as the USMC, is a prestigious branch of the military that has played an integral role in defending our nation's freedom. Founded in 1775, it has since become synonymous with bravery and resilience. Located in Arlington, Virginia, the USMC War Memorial stands tall as a tribute to the valor displayed by Marines throughout history. At dawn, when the first rays of sunlight touch its surface, it serves as a reminder of their unwavering dedication. In 1961, Shepard was hoisted from his Mercury capsule during a historic space mission. This momentous event showcased not only the courage of American astronauts but also their connection to the Marine Corps. However, not all missions go according to plan. In that same year, there was a failed attempt to recover Liberty Bell 7 from the depths of the Atlantic Ocean. Despite setbacks like this one, Marines persistently strive for success and never back down from challenges. Looking back at World War I in the early 1910s brings us to an image depicting a balloon basket used by USMC pilots during combat. These brave men risked their lives soaring through enemy skies while defending our country's ideals. Charles F. Bolden's flight suit worn during his first spaceflight in 1986 represents another milestone achieved by Marines venturing beyond Earth's atmosphere. His gear serves as a testament to their adaptability and determination. Even under unique circumstances such as witnessing Royal Marines' Viking amphibious vehicle beneath Mojave Desert night sky or standing before Arlington's iconic Iwo Jima Memorial at dawn—each experience reinforces how deeply ingrained these values are within every Marine. Motivational posters featuring inspirational quotes further emphasize duty and commitment shared among members of this esteemed organization. One such poster from WWI urges individuals with an enthusiastic "E-E-E-Yah-Yip" to join the U. S. Marines, showcasing their unwavering spirit.