U.S. Marines

#Marines with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit engage targets during marksmanship training aboard @USNavy San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27) in the Pacific Ocean. 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

#Marines assigned to 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit take part in aviation delivery ground refueling training in support of a raid during Realistic Urban Training. RUT is a critical pre-deployment exercise that enables the 13th MEU to integrate its command, air, ground and logistics combat elements, ensuring the force is prepared to respond rapidly and effectively to crises in unfamiliar, urban environments. #MarineCorps #USMC #SemperFi #MEU

Marines on D-DAY #OTD, Allied forces launched the D-Day invasion of Normandy, a decisive turning point in World War II. Though frequently overshadowed by the Pacific campaign, the Marine Corps made vital contributions to this monumental assault. Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, the majority of Marines were deployed to the Pacific. However, specialized cadres remained to provide crucial amphibious warfare expertise to Allied forces in Europe for the duration of the war. These amphibious trainings would eventually make significant contributions to major amphibious assaults throughout the European Theater of Operations, including Operation Torch in North Africa in 1942, Operation Husky in Sicily in 1943, and Operation Overlord in 1944. Beginning in 1942, numerous Marines were embedded with Allied command staffs to advise on and coordinate major amphibious landings. Key figures like Col. Robert O. Bare served as leading strategists for naval gunfire and training and went ashore on D-Day itself. Marines actively supported the grueling assault on Omaha Beach, manning the 5-inch guns off warships like the USS Texas to provide critical fire support for the troops storming ashore. Other Marines scanned the skies above while manning anti-aircraft guns ensuring the German air force was kept at bay. In total a little over 800 Marines participated in Operation Overlord on D-Day with approximately a squad of Marines landing on Omaha Beach itself, helping to transport the wounded and captured prisoners of war, and coordinate fires for the USS Texas’s 14-inch heavy guns. ✍️ (U.S. Marine Corps graphic by Lance Cpl. Kirsten Glaze) #DDay #USMC #WWII

#Marines with 24th MEU offload from an MV-22B Osprey on U.S. Roosevelt Roads Naval Station, Puerto Rico. U.S. military forces are deployed to the @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. #MarineCorps #USMC #24MEU

#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