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Mar det USS Essex cvs-9
U.S. Navy
**MarDet USS Essex (CVS-9)** refers to the Marine Detachment assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Essex (CVS-9), an Essex-class carrier commissioned in 1942. Throughout World War II, the MarDet provided shipboard security, manned secondary armament, and supported amphibious operations in the Pacific. During the Korean War and the early years of the Cold War, the detachment continued its security and ceremonial duties as Essex was modernized for anti-submarine warfare. The MarDet was disbanded in the early 1970s as the Navy phased out Marine detachments on board its ships.
Marble Mountain Security Da Nang
U.S. Navy
MARDET USS LEXINGTON CVA 16
U.S. Navy
The Marine Detachment (MARDET) aboard USS LEXINGTON (CVA-16) was established as part of the ship’s company during her active service in the U.S. Navy. MARDET’s primary roles included shipboard security, manning secondary batteries, ceremonial duties, and serving as a landing force if required. Throughout LEXINGTON’s distinguished career—including significant action in the Pacific during World War II and later as a training carrier—MARDET personnel contributed to both combat readiness and daily operations. The detachment was decommissioned along with the ship’s transition to a training vessel, marking the end of an era for Marines aboard the “Blue Ghost.”
MARDET USS New Jersey (BB62)
U.S. Navy
The Marine Detachment (MARDET) aboard USS New Jersey (BB-62) served as the ship’s security force, ceremonial unit, and provided gun crews during her active service periods. Established with the ship’s initial commissioning in 1943, the MARDET participated in major World War II Pacific operations, including the battles of the Philippine Sea and Okinawa. Marines from the detachment contributed to shipboard defense and manned secondary batteries during combat. The MARDET continued its service through the Korean War, Vietnam War, and later deployments until the phasing out of shipboard Marine detachments in the late 20th century.
Mare Island PSD
U.S. Navy
Mare island shipyard
U.S. Navy
Marine Barracks 8TH - I
U.S. Navy
MARINE BARRACKS HAWAII
U.S. Navy
MARINE CORP AIR STATION YUMA ,AZ
U.S. Navy
MARINE CORP BASE QUANTICO
U.S. Navy
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE
U.S. Navy
MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO VIRGINIA
U.S. Navy
Marine detachment USS Hunley
U.S. Navy
The Marine Detachment aboard USS Hunley (AS-31) was established to provide security, ceremonial duties, and support to the submarine tender during her service with the U.S. Navy from 1962 to 1994. Comprised of a small contingent of U.S. Marines, the detachment was responsible for safeguarding the ship’s sensitive operations, especially during resupply and maintenance of ballistic missile submarines. Marines aboard the Hunley also participated in shipboard drills, inspections, and represented the Navy and Marine Corps at various port calls and official functions. The detachment’s presence underscored the importance of security and discipline aboard one of the Navy’s most vital support vessels during the Cold War era.
Marine Detachment USS Saint Paul CA-73
U.S. Navy
The Marine Detachment aboard USS Saint Paul (CA-73) was established during the ship’s commissioning in 1945, in line with the U.S. Navy tradition of assigning Marine units to capital ships for security, ceremonial duties, and manning secondary batteries. The detachment served throughout the closing months of World War II, participating in Pacific operations and the occupation of Japan. During the Korean War, the Marine Detachment supported naval gunfire missions and provided shipboard security as USS Saint Paul conducted bombardments and patrols off the Korean peninsula. The detachment continued its service through the ship’s deployments during the Cold War, upholding discipline and readiness until the cruiser’s decommissioning in 1971.
MARINES-ARMY-AIR FORCE... COMBAT MEDIC
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Martin
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MASSAPEQUA RECRUITER
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Master at arm supply
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Master at Arms Phillipines
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MATS #6
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MAVWEPS NARDIV, VA-704
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MAWMED 65th
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