The United States Marine Corps (USMC) is a branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for providing power projection, using the mobility of the United States Navy, by Congressional mandate, to deliver rapidly, combined-arms task forces on land, at sea, and in the air. The U.S. Marine Corps is one of the four armed service branches in the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and one of the seven uniformed services of the United States.
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Patrolling Anywhere #Marines with Marine Barracks Washington execute a field exercise to reinforce fundamental warfighting skills. The training establishes a standardized tactical baseline, ensuring every Marine can effectively execute individual tasks during patrol base operations and squad-level attacks. 📍Marine Corps Base Quantico 📷(U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Brynn L. Bouchard)
Island Hopping #MarineCorps AH-1Z Vipers assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 364 (Reinforced), 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit execute flight ops. The 13th MEU is currently underway aboard the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations demonstrating the United States’ long-term commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. 📍Marine Corps Base Hawaii 📷(U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Fernando Cruz Martinez)
Drone Crucible #Marines with the 2nd Marine Division put their unmanned systems skills to the test during the United States National Drone Association Drone Crucible Competition 26.3. The competition advances proficiency with unmanned systems through tactical experimentation, allowing Marines to test emerging capabilities, capture lessons learned and strengthen unit readiness for future operations. 📍Starke, Florida 📷(U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Hunter J. Kuester)
The 2nd Annual International Scientific Wargaming Conference, hosted by the Military University of Land Forces in Wroclaw, Poland, brought together military leaders and international wargaming experts to advance innovation in professional military education, leader development, and future warfare. Among those exchanging ideas on professional wargame design and military excellence were Brig. Gen. Matthew Tracy, commanding general of Education Command and president of Marine Corps University; Keith Martin-Smith, founder of HEXWAR and designer of more than 60 commercial wargames; Sebastian Bae of the Center for Naval Analyses; Vice Adm. Georgios Floros, Hellenic Navy (Ret.); Col. Timothy Barrick, USMC (Ret.), director of the Brute Krulak Center for Innovation & Future Warfare; and Sgt. Maj. George Garcia, Education Command sergeant major. The conference reinforced the importance of Allied and partner collaboration in developing military leaders capable of making sound, risk-informed decisions amid uncertainty. Through realistic, complex wargaming environments, participants explored approaches to sharpening leaders’ ability to visualize, describe, and direct operations across multiple domains, integrate capabilities, and adapt as battlefield conditions evolve. These efforts strengthen professional military education and reinforce the Marine Corps’ commitment to developing and assessing leaders prepared to command effectively in an increasingly complex operational environment.
Hoist, Insert, Execute. #Marines assigned to the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit execute hoisting and fast rope training aboard USS Makin Island (LHD 8). The 13th MEU is currently underway aboard the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations, demonstrating the United States’ long-term commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. 📍U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations 📷(U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Fernando Cruz Martinez)
Cactus Cup #Marines with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing compete in the annual Cactus Cup. The Cactus Cup brings together squadrons from MAG-14 for a series of physical competitions designed to test strength, build camaraderie and strengthen unit cohesion. 📍Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina (Oct. 8, 2026) 📷(U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Mya Seymour)
Happy 251st Birthday, US Navy! For 251 years, the U.S. Navy has answered the call – sailing farther, fighting harder, and strengthening the maritime force alongside Marines around the globe. Happy birthday, Shipmates! Semper Fidelis ✍ (U.S. Marine Corps Graphic by Lance Cpl. Aiyana Bridges) 📷(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Nicolas Quezada)
#Marines with the 3rd Marine Division execute a live-fire squad attack exercise. The exercise focused on small-unit leaders’ ability to employ their squads and make tactical decisions during simulated combat. 📍Marine Corps Base Hawaii (Oct. 6, 2026) 📷(U.S. Marine Corps photos by Sgt. Nikhil Iyer)
Grass Week #MarineCorps recruits with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, take part in Grass Week. Grass Week prepares and teaches recruits the fundamentals of handling and using a rifle before Table One Qualification. 📍Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. (Oct. 7, 2026) 📷(U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Nicholas White)
HMMR Day #Marines with the I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group competed in HMMR Day, an annual event commemorating I MIG’s redesignation and celebrating the unit’s history and identity. HMMR represents I MIG’s motto: Honor, Courage, Commitment; Mission; Marines; Readiness. Throughout the day, Marines competed in a series of events designed to build physical fitness, strengthen camaraderie and foster esprit de corps. 📍Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton (California, Oct. 1, 2026) 📷(U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Jashua Hernandez Ramos)
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