History of the Marine Corps from Marine Parents

A Learning Opportunity for Proud Marine Parents

This page of our website includes an overview of Marine Corps history, something every proud parent of a Marine should be familiar with. This is your learning opportunity! You can check it out on our website.

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Our Outreach Programs

Whether you need our support or you'd like to support others, you'll find what you're looking for with our outreach programs. Together, we support the troops and their family members. Hover over an icon to learn more; click an icon to go to the website.

Our Support Services

We have information and services for every stage of the Marine Corps career—before, during, and after.

Our Marine Corps Store

The EGA Shop

is owned and operated by MarineParents.com. Purchase your Marine Corps clothing, recruit graduation items, and gifts where 100% of the proceeds support the outreach programs of the organization, an IRS-approved 501(c)(3) public charity. The EGA Shop is an Official Marine Corps Trademark Licensee.

a Place to Connect & Share®

It's not just a trademark. It's our mission. Click a link below for a Place to Connect & Share® with other recruit and Marine Corps family members.

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