1. A military service branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for amphibious operations, working alongside the U.S. Navy
   "The Marine Corps played a crucial role in Pacific island campaigns"; "The United States Marine Corps played a crucial role in Pacific island campaigns"; "The US Marine Corps played a crucial role in Pacific island campaigns";
   - United States Marine Corps, United States Marines, US Marine Corps, USMC, Marines

Type of: Marines

Part of: Navy, United States Navy, US Navy, USN

Encyclopedia: Marine Corps