Education
The Marine Corps has a long history of encouraging Marines to educate themselves on not just the history of the Corps but about the larger world around them. In 1989, the reading list was codified, and since then, each Commandant has issued their Commandant’s Professional Reading List to improve Marines’ understanding of the military profession, the nature of warfare, and develop decision-making and critical-thinking skills. To support the endeavor for lifelong learning, the list is divided into subtopics: Commandant’s Choice, Heritage, Innovation, Leadership, Strategy, Foundational, Periodicals, and Podcasts.
The educational programs of Carolina Museum of the Marine are based on General Al Gray’s vision to use the Marine example to inspire future generations and is committed to the education of individuals of all ages. We will teach the core values, strategic thinking skills, and leadership traits and principles that are emblematic of the Marine Corps.
International Leadership of Texas (ILTexas) is a free public charter school serving more than 23,000 K-12 students at 25 physical campuses in the Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Cleveland, and College Station areas. The mission of ILTexas is to prepare students for exceptional leadership roles in the international community by emphasizing servant leadership, mastering the English, Spanish, and Chinese languages, and strengthening the mind, body and character.
​The United States Marine Corps History Division, headquartered at Marine Corps Base Quantico, serves as the primary institution for researching, preserving, and disseminating the history of the Marine Corps. Established on September 8, 1919, by Commandant George Barnett, it operates under the auspices of Marine Corps University and the Education Command
Developing Minds. Improving Hearts.
Hillsdale College is a small, classical liberal arts college in southern Michigan that operates independently of government funding. Our students come from nearly all of the United States and a dozen foreign countries, and drawn to the challenge of a Hillsdale education, they grow in heart and mind by studying timeless truths in a supportive community dedicated to the highest things.
Liberty University's Military Benefits offers exclusive support and affordable tuition rates for active-duty service members, veterans, and their families. It highlights flexible online programs, discounted rates as low as $250 per credit hour, and additional benefits like the Heroes Fund Scholarship and a 15% military child discount.
​The blog A Colonel of Truth, authored by Andy Weddington, offers a blend of reflective commentary, personal anecdotes, and critical analysis on a range of topics including military affairs, politics, current events, and personal life. Weddington, a retired U.S. Marine Corps Colonel, presents his insights with a mix of seriousness and humor, aiming to provoke thought and encourage civil discourse.
