40 photos of the Marines throughout history in honor of their 241st birthday and Veterans Day

Amanda Macias
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The Marine Corps, which turned 241 years old on Thursday, has served a role in every conflict in US history.

That's because the Marines operate on sea, air, and land — unlike the other service branches — and can respond to a crisis in less than 24 hours with the full force of a modern military.

To celebrate the Corps, we've pulled some of the best photos from the archives.

Semper Fi!

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