USMC Links

The official web site of the United States Marine Corps.

The official recruiting web site of the United States Marines.

"To care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow and his orphan." These words, spoken by Abraham Lincoln during his Second Inaugural Address, reflect the philosophy and principles that guide the VA in everything they do, and are the focus of our endeavors to serve our Nation's veterans and their families.

The information assembled is to assist readers in understanding the U.S. Government effort to achieve the fullest possible accounting of our missing in action - from all wars. U.S. military and civilian personnel are at work daily in locations across the globe, seeking information from our former enemies. The information is the result of years of painstaking analysis and intelligence reporting. Additional case-specific information, both classified and unclassified, is available to the primary next-of-kin of our missing Americans.

The mission of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society is to provide, in partnership with the Navy and Marine Corps, financial, educational, and other assistance to members of the Naval Services of the United States, eligible family members, and survivors when in need; and to receive and manage funds to administer these programs.

The Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund helps Marines, sailors, and their families meet their financial needs during difficult times. The Fund works closely with the Marine Corps, the Navy, and hospitals nationwide to identify and assess the needs of specific families. The application is easy to complete, the evaluation process is thorough, and assistance is typically delivered within 72 hours of the request.