U.S. Marines

#MarineCorps Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) firefighters with Marine Corps Air Station Miramar execute a simulated aircraft burn training exercise at MCAS Miramar, San Diego, California. The mock aircraft burn pit provides realistic training for firefighters to reinforce emergency response procedures for potential aircraft incidents. #USMC #Marines #FireFighting

Yesterday, I visited @USAfricaCommand , @US_EUCOM , and @USMCFEA to meet with their staffs and recognize Marines for superior performance. Whether serving at combatant commands or supporting the service, Marines proudly serve our Joint Force and Nation around the globe.

#Marines and @USNavy #Sailors with the @22nd_MEU execute beach operations while returning home at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 22nd MEU return home from a nearly 10-month deployment to support U.S. @Southcom to counter illicit threats, strengthen regional partnerships and protect the homeland. #USMC #MEU #WelcomeHome

#Marines and The Commandant of the Republic of Korea Marine Corps, Lt. Gen. Ju Il-seok, take part in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. The wreath-laying ceremony symbolized a continuous commitment to honoring and showing respect to the fallen service members of the Korean War. #KoreanWar #ROKMC #MarineCorps

#Marines hosted the Commandant of the Republic of Korea Marine Corps, Lt. Gen. Ju Il-Seok, and his guest for a wreath-laying ceremony at the @ArlingtonNatl in Arlington, Virginia. The wreath-laying ceremony symbolized a continuous commitment to honoring and showing respect to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. #ROKMC #USMC #ArlingtonCemetery

Beyond Tripoli Episode 3 - Marines in Italy #Marines have long brought their musical talent to the Corps, supporting critical diplomatic missions, state ceremonies, and community outreach. Marine Corps Sgt. Liam Hanna and Sgt. Bryce Rothermel, both instrumentalists with the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe and Africa Band Element, discuss the significance and uniqueness of their posting in Naples, Italy. This is the third installment of the video series “Beyond Tripoli - The Lesser-Known Posts Of The Corps”, which explores rarely seen positions or locations not typically associated with the Marine Corps. Watch the Full Episode Now ⬇️: youtube.com/watch?v=TPzSNn… #MarineCorpsBand #USMC #SemperFI

#Marines perform during the @NASCAR Coca-Cola 600, a NASCAR race held during Memorial Day weekend, at the @CLTMotorSpdwy in Concord, North Carolina. The #MarineCorps supported the event with static displays of military aircraft and vehicles and participation in ceremonies. #USMC #NASCAR #SemperFI

#Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing take part in a sundown ceremony for the AV-8B Harrier II at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina. The “sundown” of the AV-8B Harrier II, an iconic aircraft that has supported joint and Marine Corps operations for over 40 years, also represents the dawn of a new era; it paves the way for 2nd MAW’s full transition to the F-35B and C Lightning II. VMA-223 is the U.S. Marine Corps' last operational Harrier squadron. #USMC #Harrier #Sundown

#Marines assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Marine Corps Base Camp Butler execute an ordnance disposal operation at Ie Shima, Japan. EOD Marines disposed of numerous pieces of unexploded ordnance, discovered by local farmers, in order to preserve the safety of the local community. #USMC #SemperFi #EOD

#MarineCorps officer candidates arrive to the Company I pick-up at Officer Candidate School on @MCB_Quantico. During pick-up, the candidates meet their sergeant instructors for the first time, who will be with them for their entire training cycle. #Marines #OCS #Officer

#Marines serving in the Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) 6541, Aviation Ordnance Systems Technicians, inspect, maintain, and load aviation munitions and weapons systems across the globe. The purpose of this MOS is to support the intermediate-level repair, assembly, and testing of aviation ordnance, directly enabling the projection of lethal combat power. #MarineCorps #USMC #AviationOrdnance #WarriorWednesday

#Marines assigned to Task Force Ashland, @1stMEF, and @USNavy #Sailors assigned to Beach Master Unit 1 offload equipment from a landing craft, air cushion (LCAC) at @MCIWPendletonCA. Marines and Sailors of the @15thMEUOfficial returned from a four-month deployment to the Indo-Pacific as part of Task Force Ashland, supporting regional security and allied integration through crisis response operations and immediate capabilities alongside partner nations. #USMC #TFAshland #MEU

Today, I was honored to host ROKMC Commandant Gen Ju, Il-Suk, at the Pentagon. The bond between our Corps is built through decades of trust, service, and sacrifice. Together, we strengthen our alliance, enhance readiness, and ensure our Marines are prepared to fight and win.

#Marines and @USNavy #Sailors with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit execute marksmanship training on the flight deck of San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27). The 11th MEU, embarked aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, is a persistent, combat credible force contributing to deterrence and crisis response in the @US7thFleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet, the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners to preserve a free and open Indo-Pacific. #USMC #MEU #Range

Vigilance. Discipline. Professionalism. These are the standards of our @USMC Marine Security Guards who serve across the globe - in every clime and place. It was an honor to recognize one of our newly promoted watchstanders @USEmbassyFrance. Semper Fi.

#Marines with Littoral Combat Force-24, execute a Maritime Interdiction Operation Full Mission Profile rehearsal aboard @USNavy San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) while underway in the Caribbean Sea. U.S. military forces are deployed to the U.S. @Southcom area of responsibility in support of Operation SOUTHERN SPEAR, @DeptofWar-directed operations, and the @POTUS’ priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking, deter malign actors and protect the homeland through continuous presence. #USMC #SemperFi #Training

#Marines and French service members take part in the 2026 Oise-Aisne Belleau Wood Ceremony at the Oise-Aisne American Cemetery, France. The event is one of four joint memorial ceremonies held by U.S., French, and German military forces to mark the 108th anniversary of the historic World War I battle. This annual commemoration honors the legacy of service members who gave their lives in defense of the United States and European allies, highlighting the enduring bond between partner nations #BelleauWood #WWI #USMC

“Retreat? Hell, We Just Got Here!” Today, we remember the legacy of Marines who fought at the Battle of Belleau Wood during World War I, helping to cement the Corps' reputation as the world's premier fighting force. During the intense battle, the 4th Marine Brigade, comprised of the 5th and 6th Marine Regiments, and the 6th Machine Gun Battalion, fought aggressively through the wheat fields and woodlands in France, helping to stop a major German advance toward Paris in 1918. The Battle of Belleau Wood became a major turning point for the Corps, providing Marines with experience in large scale operations. Legend has it that Marines were later called Teufel Hunden ("Devil Dogs" in German) due to the relentless tenacity while taking enemy positions during the battle. Because of the Marines’ unwavering commitment, the 5th and 6th Marine Regiments were awarded the French Croix de Guerre, an award presented to individuals or units for acts of valor and bravery on the battlefield. Semper Fidelis. ✍️ (U.S. Marine Corps Graphic by Lance Cpl. Matthew Morales) 📷(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Garrett Gillespie) #USMC #BelleauWood #SemperFi

#Marines take part in the 2026 Oise-Aisne Belleau Wood Ceremony at the Oise-Aisne American Cemetery, France. The event is one of four joint memorial ceremonies held by U.S., French, and German military forces to mark the 108th anniversary of the historic World War I battle. This annual commemoration honors the legacy of service members who gave their lives in defense of the United States and European allies, highlighting the enduring bond between partner nations. #BelleauWood #WorldWarI #USMC

Earlier today, @SECWAR and Mrs. Hegseth joined the warriors of the USS Boxer for morning PT.