The U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) just got a blast from the past: Its elite Special Operations Command will adopt the iconic “Raiders” name used by commandos during World War II to describe its Special Operations troops in the 21st Century.
MARSOC wrote:
With the proclamation of Commandant of the Marine Corps General James Amos on August 6th, MARSOC is officially re-flagged “Marine Raiders”. We are proud to carry on the history, valor, and special operations heritage of these legendary men.
Read the full story at their website: http://www.marsoc.marines.mil/News/NewsArticleDisplay/the-past-aligned-with-the-future-marsoc-becomes-marine-raiders
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