U.S. Marine Corps

The U.S. Marine Corps, founded in 1775, is a United States government military branch specializing in amphibious and expeditionary warfare. In UAP/UFO contexts, Marines have reported key incidents, including Sgt. Roderick Castle's 1997 encounter with a hovering anomalous craft during the Hunter Warrior exercise at 29 Palms Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, where he was allegedly silenced. Recent whistleblower accounts involve Marine-linked observations of UAP orbs and Tic Tac objects defying known technology. The Corps contributes to broader DoD UAP reporting via AARO, with no dedicated programs but personnel encounters feeding government investigations like AATIP. Notable for frontline sightings enhancing military UAP awareness. Currently active worldwide, integrating UAP training per NDAA mandates. (512 characters)