U.S. Marines

#Marines with 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, formally received both the Navy-Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction Systems (NMESIS) and Marine Air Defense Integrated Systems (MADIS), June 2026. A cornerstone in the Marine Corps' Force Design initiative, the NMESIS and MADIS represent a significant step forward in the Marine Corps' modernization efforts. Read More ⬇️

#Marines with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing take part in exercise Ramstein Flag 2026 in Tervo, Finland. RAFL26 is @NATO’s premier multi-domain tactical exercise involving 19 nations and over 15 operational locations. The exercise provides realistic combat scenarios in complex environments and is designed to enhance the Alliance’s deterrence and collective defense. #MarineCorps #USMC #SemperFi

#Marines with Maritime Raid Force, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, take part in live air extraction training aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the South China Sea. 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. #MarineCorps #Recon #USMC

The United States will forever be indebted to Major James Capers Jr. and Colonel John Ripley. These Marines are the true one percent.

PALS Symposium Closing Ceremony Allied and partnered littoral leaders invested in upholding a free and open Indo-Pacific attended this year’s symposium and participated in key leader engagements, panel discussions, and briefs throughout the week. Read more⬇️

#Marines with @marforres take part in Integrated Training Exercise 3-26 at @MCAGCC29Palms, California. #ITX is designed to generate combat readiness and ensure the Reserve Component provides critical strategic depth to the Total Force. #USMC #4MAW #Reserves

#MarineCorps Aircraft with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing take part in a routine medical evacuation during the @26MEU Type Commander's Amphibious Training (TCAT), off the coast of North Carolina. TCAT is a military exercise designed to enhance mobility and integration between the U.S. Marine Corps and the @USNavy. #Marines #USMC #SemperFi

#MarineCorps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing take part in the @26MEU Type Commander’s Amphibious Training (TCAT), off the coast of North Carolina. TCAT is a military exercise designed to enhance mobility and integration between the U.S. Marine Corps and the @USNavy. #MAW #MEU #Marines #USMC

#Marines with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit take part in a live fire range on Mason Live Fire Training Range, Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz, Guam. U.S. Marine Corps rotating forces visited Camp Blaz to conduct routine training while forward deployed. This training showcases the training venues, facilities, and services Camp Blaz facilitates in order to meet future combat requirements. #USMC #Military #Shooting

Happy Father’s Day! Today, we celebrate all fathers, but especially fathers of Marines and the fathers who stand in our ranks, both past and present. Thank you for all that you do! #USMC #FathersDay #Military

A father’s legacy is not what he leaves behind - it’s what he builds in his children. This Father’s Day, thank you to the fathers across our Navy and Marine Corps family for the sacrifices you make, the example you set, and the legacy you build every day.

#Marines assigned to 2nd Marine Division take part in shore-to-ship movement to accomplish Amphibious Mobility Warfare Certifications as a part of @26MEU's Type Commander’s Amphibious Training (TCAT) on Marine Corps Base @camp_lejeune, North Carolina. TCAT is a military exercise designed to enhance mobility and integration between the U.S. #MarineCorps and the @USNavy. #USMC #Amphibious #SemperFi

Today, I had the honor of recognizing Marine Corps legends Maj James Capers Jr. and the late Col John Ripley as Medal of Honor recipients for their heroic actions in Vietnam. Their valor, unwavering resolve, and fighting spirit remain an enduring example for every Marine.

#Marines with 3rd Recruit Training Battalion inspect recruits during the series commander inspection on @MCRDPI, S.C. Throughout the inspection, the recruits are evaluated on the cleanliness of their rifles, knowledge of the uniform standards, discipline, bearing, and general knowledge taught throughout training. #USMC #MCRD #RecruitTraining

#Marines with @marforres prepare to fire during the annual regimental live fire range at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. The 14th Marines annual live fire range ensures readiness, proficiency and the capability of successful integration with active duty counterparts. #USMC #Range #Rifleman

#Marines with @marforres take part in Integrated Training Exercise 3-26 @MCAGCC29Palms, California. ITX is designed to generate combat readiness and ensure the Reserve Component provides critical strategic depth to the Total Force. #MarineCorps #USMC #SemperFi

#MarineCorps Maj. James Capers Jr. (Retired) and Marine Corps Col. John W. Ripley (Retired) are inducted into the Hall of Heroes during a ceremony at the Pentagon. Capers received the nation’s highest military decoration after being upgraded from a Silver Star for extraordinary heroism and conspicuous gallantry during the Vietnam War in 1967, and Ripley received the award after being upgraded from a Navy Cross for extraordinary heroism and conspicuous gallantry during the Vietnam War in 1972. #USMC #MedalofHonor #WhiteHouse #SemperFidelis

There’s a model in Memorial Hall at the Naval Academy of Col John Ripley climbing under a bridge to set explosives under heavy fire. I always wondered why he didn’t receive the Medal of Honor. Decades later, I watched POTUS right this wrong. I’m proud to have a small part of this.