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Female marines now share a marine tradition once reserved for men

A long-standing uniform distinction has narrowed, and with it a visible piece of Marine Corps history has become available to more Marines. Eligible female Marines are now authorized to wear the boat ...
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Why the Marine Corps birthday ball still centers on 19th‑century traditions

A celebration held every November still turns on rituals shaped by ideas older than the ballroom itself. The Marine Corps Birthday Ball marks a founding date of November 10, 1775, yet much of its ...