United States Marine Corps

Happy 360th birthday to our friends across the pond, the Royal Marines! The Royal Marines have been a lethal, capable, and trusted ally of the U.S. Marine Corps for over a century, and we have no doubt their professionalism, proficiency, and esprit de corps will continue on well into the future. Per Mare, Per Terram, and Semper Fidelis Marines!

Bear Grylls, an adventurer and television presenter, tours the Pentagon and meets with #Marines in Arlington, VA, Oct. 22, 2024. Bear Grylls served in the British Army's Special Air Service and is an honorary Colonel in the Royal Marines.

41 years ago today, 220 U.S. #Marines, 18 @USNavy #Sailors, 3 @USArmy #Soldiers, and 58 French service members were killed in a bombing at the United States Marine Corps barracks in Beirut, Lebanon. The Marines were deployed to Lebanon as part of a multinational force from the United States, the United Kingdom, France, and Italy intent on fostering peace during the Lebanese Civil War. The sacrifice of our service members and our Allies, as well as their heroic efforts in response to the attack, will never be forgotten. Fair Winds and Following Seas.

WTI 1-25 JFARP VR Aircraft Refueling Panel Trainer 📍 Yuma, AZ (Oct. 9, 2024) #Marines with Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One conduct simulated aircraft refueling as part of a Virtual Reality Panel Trainer tactical demonstration during Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course 1-25. The trainer provides Marines a way to train on refueling procedures on various aircraft that they may not have encountered in formal training, which can result in increased sortie generation, safety of personnel, and mitigate damage to equipment. WTI course is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1, which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine aviation in support of the Marine Air Ground Task Force, Joint, and Coalition Forces. 📷 Marine Cpl. Trent A. Henry

15th MEU and 1st MLG Connect with San Francisco Business Leaders 📍 San Francisco (Oct. 10, 2024) #Marines assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and 1st Marine Logistics Group meet with business leaders at Boston Properties during San Francisco Fleet Week 2024. Meeting with business leaders is one of many events the Marines take part in during San Francisco Fleet Week 2024. 📷 Marine Cpl. Aidan Hekker

#MarineCorps leaders participate in an ACV executive leaders’ course at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 9. The course provides commanders with the opportunity to discuss the introduction of the ACV to III Marine Expeditionary Force. #Marines #USMC

Called to Serve US Navy Rear Adm. Carey Cash, the Chaplain of the #MarineCorps, invites #Marines to learn more about becoming a Chaplain. The overarching purpose of the Chaplain Corps is to build the Spiritual Readiness of warfighters and their families for the rigors of military service. For more information, contact MarineToChaplain@usmc.mil.

The National Museum of The Marine Corps officially opened two new galleries in Triangle, VA, Oct 6, 2024. Featuring a vast array of artifacts and immersive experiences, the National Museum of the Marine Corps highlights the enduring legacy of the Marine Corps' core values of honor, courage, commitment, and sacrifice. 📷 Marine Sgt. James Stanfield #MarineCorps #USMC

The Chosin Few 📍 The Pentagon (Oct. 8, 2024) Rudy Meekins, a veteran of the Korean War and one of the "Chosin Few," meets with the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Carlos Ruiz. Meekins was a member of 3rd Battalion, 11th Marines, who landed at Inchon, earned four Purple Hearts, and fought in the Battle of the Chosin Reservoir. 📷 Marine Sgt. James Stanfield #USMC

The National Museum of the Marine Corps unveiled two new galleries on U.S. Marine Corps operations to the public in Quantico, Virginia, on Oct. 6, 2024. The galleries encompass a 20,000 square foot exhibit featuring hundreds of artifacts from all major U.S. Marine Corps operations from 1976 to 2021, to include Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. “As we approach the 250th anniversary of our beloved Corps, it’s only fitting that the National Museum of the Marine Corps can now showcase the most recent fifty years of our storied history,” said Lt. Gen. Benjamin Watson, Commanding General, Training and Education Command. Keynote remarks were provided by Watson, following an invocation by the Chaplain of the Marine Corps, Rear Adm. Carey Cash, who himself has a rich history of service within the Marine Corps. Watson’s service spans the two news galleries to include Operations Provide Promise and Deny Flight in and around the former Yugoslavia; Operation Dynamic Response in Kosovo; Operation Iraqi Freedom; and Operations Enduring Freedom, Resolute Support, and Freedom’s Sentinel in Afghanistan. The new galleries are the culmination of 13 years of dedicated work by the museum staff and numerous contributors, highlighting powerful stories through an array of artifacts, including uniforms of Marines who paid the ultimate sacrifice in defense of the nation. Other displays include an evolution of combat medicine and a comprehensive view of life in both combat and humanitarian missions. The galleries serve to inspire current Marines and future generations, reaffirming the Corps' readiness to respond in times of crisis. They illustrate key tenets of the Marine Corps, showcasing rapid deployment capabilities and the unwavering spirit of service. The interactive elements of the exhibit, including a life-sized recreation of an Iraqi street scene, invite veterans and visitors alike to engage with the history and experiences of the Marines. This immersive experience emphasizes the selfless service of countless Marines and offers an opportunity for families to connect with their loved ones' past. The National Museum of the Marine Corps stands as a testament to the rich legacy of the Marine Corps as we approach its 250th anniversary. We invite the public to explore these galleries and reflect on the proud history of U.S. Marines.