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These are the most incredible photos of the US Marines in 2017

Ben BrimelowDec 20, 2017, 18:43 IST

The Official Color Guard of the Marine Corps presents the colors during the national anthem at Marine Week Detroit's opening ceremony, Sept. 6.US Marine Corps

The Marine Corps had an active year in 2017.

Among their many accomplishments, Marine units were responsible for massive artillery barrages that helped defeat ISIS in its former capital city of Raqqa, testing a fully autonomous helicopter, and graduating their first female infantry officer.

Aside from that, Marines participated in a number of air and ground exercises around the world.

We took a few of the best shots from this year to show you what kind of a year it has been for the Few and the Proud.

Take a look: