Marine Corps
Military Fitness: How Fit Do You Need to be to Serve?
We associate the U.S. military with peak fitness and readiness. Our soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines are prepared for battle through months, if not years, of work and combat training [...]
Re-Thinking the Push-Up With the Perfect Push-Up
It is not a secret that I love pushups. They were a staple in my exercise programming in the Marine Corps, and continue to be one of my all time...
Damian Lewis, Paul Giamatti Headline Showtime Series ‘Billions’
The pilot episode of the Showtime series Billions, set in the world of high finance, stars Emmy Award winners Damian Lewis and Paul Giamatti. Lewis plays the brilliant hedge-fund manager [...]
Watch the U. S. Marines Train the UConn Women’s Basketball Team
Last week, University of Connecticut women's basketball junior point guard Moriah Jefferson woke up for 6 a.m. practice. It was not a typical pre-season practice. The Huskies were joined by [...]
Help Uncle Sam, Help You
The military offers several ways to earn money for college or repay your loans. Attend a Service Academy Every student at the five U.S. service academies receives a full scholarship; [...]
Locker Room Quotes: Week of May 14
Every morning, STACK posts an inspirational quote on Facebook and Twitter to get you up and running. An articulate and powerful quote can go far to motivate and encourage you along the [...]
Experience Life in the Marine Corps Through New Website
Ever wondered whether a future in the Marine Corps might be right for you? The Marines' new website, Marines.com, makes finding out easier than ever. The site has recently been [...]
How to Get Money For College
Federal Student Aid Programs Definition: Government financial assistance for students, covering tuition and other expenses. Details: Grants, loans and campusbased aid. Grants Definition: Dollars disbursed based on a student’s financial [...]
How JJ and His Buckle Can Help You Become a Stronger Leader
To most people, the phrase, “J.J. did tie buckle” is gibberish. To Marine officers, it means everything. "JJ DID TIE BUCKLE" is a mneumonic device Marines use to remember the [...]
Ace the Marines’ Physical Fitness Test: Do More Pull-Ups
For many recruits considering the U.S. Marine Corps., one obstacle looms above all others: the Pull-Up. In the Marines, every soldier must take the Physical Fitness Test twice a year [...]