Peter Wilson has played his violin for presidents, dignitaries and the Pope. He has performed alongside legendary film composer John Williams. But for the retired U.S. Marine Master Gunnery Sergeant, ...
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Origins of the gunnery sergeant

From the decks of 19th-century warships to modern battlefields, the Gunnery Sergeant has been a symbol of expertise, leadership, and toughness in the U.S. Marine Corps. Born as a master of naval ...
SAN DIEGO — A Marine Corps hero was honored Wednesday, 80 years after he died in World War II. The legendary Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone, who died at the Battle of Iwo Jima, now has a dedicated ...
Born in Dallas, Texas, in April 1977, Melugin graduated from Hillcrest High School in 1995. A few months later, he enlisted in the Marine Corps, heading off to Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Marine Master Sgt. Joseph B. Stoker is the first to change rank from master sergeant to first sergeant this month as part of the ...