The United States Marine Corps is one of the five United States armed forces divisions and one of the seven uniformed services. It is an amphibious military unit that operates both on land and water.

In late April of 2009, the Department of Defense limited travel for non-essential military personnel after one U.S. Marine in California and family members of another were infected with the deadly swine flu. The military is however organizing assistance for combating the swine flu outbreak, should the U.S. Government require the help.CNN: Marine Swine Flu Case Investigated As Military Further Prepares to Deal with

An increase in suicide rates among U.S. Marines prompted marine officials to require a two-hour suicide prevention presentation beginning in March of 2009. All marines, including those in Iraq and Afghanistan, will be required to undergo the training.Los Angeles Times: Marine suicide rate up, prompting more prevention training (February 28, 2009)

1. 1775: Continental Marines established for the Revolutionary War
2. 1812: Contributes to key battles in the War of 1812
3. 1834: The Act for the Better Organization of the Marine Corps establishes the Marines as part of the Department of the Navy
4. 1883: Adopts motto "Semper Fidelis"
5. 1945: Marines raise flag in iconic photo during the Battle of Iwo Jima
6. 2001: After September 11, Marines participate in Operation Enduring Freedom and later Operation Iraqi Freedom

• Note: The majority of the links in this timeline are to IMDb, which has pop-ups.

• 1949: Sands of Iwo Jima

• 1987: Full Metal Jacket

• 1995: Dead Presidents

• 2005: Jarhead