United States Marine Corps

Honoring all Veterans Today and Every Day #OTD, we reflect on the sacrifices of all veterans who have dedicated themselves to preserving our freedoms during times of war and peace. #VeteransDay is a time to pay tribute to the men and women who have sworn to defend our country throughout the history of our nation. We give thanks to those who have served and created a legacy of unwavering commitment to our nation. We salute you today and every day. Semper Fidelis

Happy Birthday, Marines! Today, we celebrate 249 years of unmatched courage, unwavering dedication, and a legacy of service that has shaped our nation’s history. To every #Marine who has served, and to those who continue to serve, we thank you for your sacrifice, your strength, and your commitment to make this Corps the toughest, most respected force on the planet. To every Marine - Past, Present, and Future – Happy Birthday! #USMC249 #SemperFidelis #USMC

Today at 10:00 EST, the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John Basilone (DDG 122) will commission at New York City, New York. This will be the second Naval warship to bear the name of Medal of Honor recipient GySgt. John Basilone. John Basilone stands as a hero and as an example for all Marines to follow. On Oct. 24th and 25th, 1942, Basilone led his Marines to victory on Henderson Field in the Soloman Islands against an entrenched, disciplined, and overwhelming Imperial Japanese force. Throughout the course of the fighting, Basilone continuously rallied his Marines, provided critical aid to the wounded, manned and repaired machine guns, and sustained effective command and control over his element, all while being subject to incredible danger. GySgt. Basilone was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the battle. Basilone's quick thinking, incredible tenacity, and expertise in the employment of machine guns were instrumental in repelling the enemy assault. On Feb. 19, 1945, GySgt. Basilone was killed in action leading an assault on the beaches of Iwo Jima. GySgt. Basilone was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross. Basilone remains the only enlisted Marine to be honored with both the Navy Cross and the Medal of Honor.

Freedom Flag #Marines with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing participate in exercise Freedom Flag 24-1 with services members from the Republic of Korea Air Force and United States Air Force. Freedom Flag 24-1 is a large-scale, military exercise between Republic of Korea and U.S. forces on the Korean Peninsula with a focus on realistic training and high-end tactics, techniques, and procedures with combined forces against an advanced adversary. ??Pohang, South Korea, Oct. 28 - 31, 2024. ?? Marine Sgt. Ryan Ulibarri

20 years ago today, Operation Phantom Fury launched more than 10,000 #Marines, #Sailors, and #Soldiers into the insurgent-controlled city of Fallujah, Iraq. For six weeks, the Marines fought from street-to-street and house-to-house in what would be remembered as the most intense combat of the Iraq War. Nine Marines were awarded the Navy Cross for their heroism.

UNIQUE LEADERSHIP: MARINE LEADS NAVY PROGRAM OFFICE The US Navy’s Program Executive Office Ships hosted an establishment ceremony for the Medium Landing Ship (LSM) Program Office at the Humphrey’s Building on Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D.C., Oct. 24, 2024. The LSM Program Office, now led by U.S. #Marine Col. Raymond Feltham, is responsible for leading the design, development, acquisition, and test of the LSM. LSMs are instrumental in supporting the Force Design concept of Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations. LSMs will embark, transport, land, and subsequently re-embark small #MarineCorps units and have the capability to sustain those units with direct logistical support. “Filling the gap in capability between the Navy’s large, multipurpose warships and smaller complementary landing vessels, the LSM enables the ability to perform distributed maneuver and logistics to facilitate distributed maritime operations and support the newly established Marine Littoral Regiments," said Feltham. Feltham’s position as program director is unique in that a Marine will lead a Navy program office. “I cannot think of a finer individual to take the lead”, said Brig. Gen. Robert Brodie, Director of Expeditionary Warfare, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations. “I’m proud that it happens to be a United States Marine, and I’ll tell you he is the right man to deliver this critical capability, and I have no doubt your future is going to be successful.” The LSM Program will require the integration of capabilities provided by multiple organizations to include partner Program Executive Offices and stakeholders across the Navy and Marine Corps. “The combination of the [Marine Littoral Regiment] and the LSM will provide an essential capability for rapid mobilization and take action in the littorals to critically influence or potentially seize maritime terrain,” Brig. Gen. Brodie said. Feltham understands the importance of the LSM program, highlighting the necessity for medium landing ships in past campaigns. “We couldn’t have handled the Indo-Pacific in World War II without a Medium Landing Ship,” said Feltham. “It’s intuitive that we are going to need a shore-to-shore connector to support our Marines and Sailors should there be a fight.” The LSM Program continues work already started by the Light Amphibious Warship program to relentlessly pursue the development of a world-class ship that meets Marine Corps needs well into the future.

This #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, the #MarineCorps honors the rich history, culture, and contributions of Native Americans in our ranks. Native American Marines are heirs to a proud legacy, most famously defined by the actions of the Navajo Code Talkers of WWII – utilizing their unwritten native language as an unbreakable code, they played a crucial role in secure communications and significantly contributed to the Allied victory in the Pacific. Today, Native American Marines serving in our ranks carry on this tradition of service, ingenuity and warrior culture. Semper Fidelis #USMC #USMCHistory

Happy Birthday, Marines! For 249 years we have fought and won our nation's battles with honor, courage, and commitment. From our storied past to the present, every Marine has played a vital role in shaping our legacy. As we gather to reflect on our rich history, let us also look forward to the challenges ahead, ready to uphold the values that define us. The road ahead is far from certain, but our ethos will never change - Every Marine a Rifleman and Everyone Fights. Semper Fidelis! Nov. 10, 1775 - 2024

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.