U.S. Marines

#Marines assigned to @MRFDarwin take part in Exercise Balikatan 2026 at Antonio Bautista Air Base, Puerto Princesa, Philippines. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military that represents the strength of our alliance, improves our capable combined force, and demonstrates our commitment to regional peace and prosperity. #MarineCorps #USMC #SemperFi

#Marines with @3d_Marine_Div take part in flyway drills on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan. Marines rapidly board and exit a CH-53E Super Stallion to master expeditionary logistics. This training ensures seamless coordination during high-tempo flyway drills. #MarineCorps #USMC #SemperFi

#Marines with @1stMAW_Marines perform flight operations during an exercise at Gwangju Air Base, Gwangju, South Korea. The exercise between U.S. and Republic of Korea air forces on the Korean peninsula was designed to enhance readiness through realistic, complex training scenarios. #MarineCorps #USMC #SemperFi

They say an EOD tech dies twice— the first when their heart stops, the second when their name is no longer spoken. Today, at the EOD Memorial Wall at Eglin Air Force Base, we spoke every name. We honor warriors who walked the long, lonely path toward danger so others could live. They didn’t do it for glory, fame, or medals. They did it because the mission demanded it—and because lives depended on it. We remember how they lived. We carry them forward. They will never be forgotten. Hooyah EOD.

#Marines with @2dMarDiv take part in mortars observation range on range 105 as part of Service Level Training Exercise 2-26 on @MCAGCC29Palms, California. Marines with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division enhanced weapons familiarization to provide organic indirect fire capabilities to support combined-arms operations. #MarineCorps #USMC #SemperFi

Last night, @USMC and I were proud to host a legend of our Corps, Medal of Honor recipient Col Harvey “Barney” Barnum, at a Friday Evening Parade at @MBWDC . Barney truly is a national treasure, and his character and lifetime of service reflect the very best of our Corps.

#Marines with Martial Arts Instructor course 74-26 take part in a MAI course free sparring event on @MCB_Quantico, Virginia. Squads implemented techniques learned throughout the MAI course by engaging in head-to-head combat, utilizing various weapons as part of the curriculum to become MAI’s. #MarineCorps #USMC #SemperFi

#Marines with @2dMarDiv take part in amphibious combat vehicle integration training at a landing zone aboard @camp_lejeune, North Carolina. The ACV integration training provides Marines with the knowledge and skills required to safely execute amphibious operations. #MarineCorps #USMC #SemperFi

Yesterday, I closed out this year’s @USMC @ModernDayMarine with a keynote address on the State of the Corps and our focus areas. remarks here: cmc.marines.mil/Speeches-and-T…

Mission Complete We’ve officially wrapped up Modern Day Marine. From April 28 to April 30, the premier military expo dedicated to the Marine Corps brought the future of the fight to D.C. From Amphibious Combat Vehicles to next-gen drones, we got a firsthand look at the cutting-edge tech keeping the Corps lethal. #MDM2026 #ModernDayMarine #USMC

#Marines with @2dMarDiv take part in a machine gun zero confirmation on range 106 as part of Service Level Training Exercise 2-26 on @MCAGCC29Palms, California. Marines with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment executed the zero confirmations to establish the baseline accuracy required for the upcoming phases of Service Level Training Exercise 2-26. #MarineCorps #USMC #SemperFi

#Marines with @1stMAW_Marines and airmen with Republic of Korea Air Force take part in Korean Marine Exchange Program 26.1 at Gwangju Air Base, Gwangju, South Korea. KMEP 26.1 is a bilateral exercise held annually in South Korea to refine dispersed command and control functionality enhancing combat readiness and strengthening alliance capabilities. #USMC #SemperFi #Aviation

The modern battlefield demands a fundamental shift in how we build and deploy our forces. To maintain maritime dominance, the @USNavy and @USMC are aggressively pursuing a hi-lo mix of capabilities. Drones and autonomous systems are critical force multipliers—lethal, adaptive and built for speed and scale.

#Marines explore next-generation warfighting capabilities at Modern Day Marine 2026. Modern Day Marine is an annual event that allows the service to showcase modernization efforts, explore innovation solutions and discuss future operation challenges. #MDM2026 #ModernDayMarine #USMC

#Marines and @USNavy Sailors assigned to @MRFDarwin take part in a casualty evacuation drill during Exercise Balikatan 2026 in Palawan, Philippines. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military that represents the strength of our alliance, improves our capable combined force, and demonstrates our commitment to regional peace and prosperity. #MarineCorps #USMC #Balikatan2026

#OTD 228 years ago in 1798, the U.S. Congress established the Department of the Navy to create a dedicated executive department focused on naval affairs, responding to threats like the Quasi-War with France and the Barbary Pirates off the coast of Africa. This historic move ensured expert leadership and oversight for all naval operations. It also marked the year the Continental Marines, originally formed in 1775 and disbanded in 1783, were re-established as the United States Marine Corps and placed under the Navy's jurisdiction, solidifying the enduring partnership between the two. For 228 years, this collaboration has been crucial in ensuring the Marine Corps is the first to fight. It has facilitated the training, equipping, and maintaining of combat-ready forces, continually embodied by the powerful synergy between the Navy and Marine Corps team. Happy 228th Anniversary to the U.S. Department of the Navy! #USMC #USNavy #NavalHeritage ✍️ (U.S. Marine Corps graphic by Lance Cpl. Matthew Morales) 🖌️ (U.S. Navy painting by Tomiro)

#Marines with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit load boxes of water bottles onto a CH-53E Super Stallion at Andersen Air Force Base in Guam. The 11th MEU, embarked aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, is providing vital defense support to civil authorities, contributing to crisis response and recovery efforts in the wake of Super Typhoon Sinlaku. In supporting FEMA and local governments, the 11th MEU fills critical capability gaps to enable restoration of essential services by civil authorities. #USMC #SemperFi #11thMEU

#Marines view exhibits displaying next generation warfighting capabilities during Modern Day Marine 2026 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Modern Day Marine is an annual event that allows the service to showcase modernization efforts, explore innovation solutions and discuss future operational challenges. #USMC #MDM2026 #MDM

#Marines with @3d_Marine_Div engage targets while executing a bilateral combined-arms live-fire range during the Korean Marine Exchange Program (KMEP) in Gimpo, Republic of Korea. #KEP is a semi-annual exercise that provides opportunities for ROK Marine Corps and U.S. Marine Corps units to train together, improving their combined capabilities to deter threats and maintain peace on the Korean Peninsula. #USMC #Range #TrainTogether