U.S. Marine Corps Veteran
Branch
U.S. Marine Corps
Service Years
1970 - 1972

USMC
U.S. Marine Corps
The USMC stands for the United States Marine Corps. It is a branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for providing power projection from the sea, using the mobility of the U.S. Navy to rapidly deliver combined-arms task forces. The USMC is known for its training, discipline, and elite status as a fighting force, often being called upon for rapid response missions and expeditionary operations. The Marine Corps is made up of highly skilled and dedicated individuals who uphold the values of honor, courage, and commitment.
1:11th Marines
U.S. Marine Corps
The 1/11th Marines is a unit of the United States Marine Corps, specifically designated as the 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment. This unit is primarily tasked with providing fire support for Marine infantry units and other elements of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. The 1/11th Marines is based at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in California and falls under the command of the 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division. The battalion is equipped with artillery pieces, such as the M777 howitzer, and is trained to provide accurate and effective fire support in various combat scenarios.