Frank Carlson Library

The USMC is both a part of the US Navy and a separate branch of America's armed forces. This book details the history, training and current missions of the Corps.

An eighteen-year-old Marine records in his journal his experiences in Vietnam during the siege of Khe Sanh, 1967-1968. Includes a history of Vietnam, war timeline, glossary, and related military information.

"Describes the history, organization, and activities of the U.S. Marine Corps."--From source other than the Library of Congress.

On December 1, 1950, Marine Captain Everett Donovan wakes up in a mortar crater behind enemy lines and is confronted by his Korean counterpart--who will survive the encounter?

After being taught in a boarding school run by whites that Navajo is a useless language, Ned Begay and other Navajo men are recruited by the Marines to become Code Talkers, sending messages during World War II in their native tongue.

The uplifting and unforgettable true story of a US Marine, the stray dog he met on an Afghan battlefield, and how they saved each other and now travel America together, "spreading the message of stubborn positivity." In 2010, Sergeant Craig Grossi was doing intelligence work for Marine RECON—the most elite fighters in the Corps—in a remote part of Afghanistan. While on patrol, he spotted a young dog "with a big goofy head and little legs" who...

Provides important facts about the United States Marines, including its early history, deployment, and its role in keeping us safe.

Traces the history of the U.S. Marine Corps, discusses the Corp's recruitment practices and training program, and looks at daily life in the Marines.

"Describes the past, present, and future of women in the U.S. armed forces"--Provided by publisher.