Being able to find calm and certainty under extreme pressure is all part of making the transformation into a Marine.
Recent graduates of Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego see their families for the first time since beginning their journey to become a Marine.
Sound off, Marines. What do you remember about your graduation?
This weekend, Marines are supporting the #WCWANationals in Oklahoma City. Over two days, female wrestling athletes will be tested to determine who will win a national title. Through discipline and intensity these athletes, like Marines, will push through the challenge with the fight to win.
In the air, on land, and at sea, Marines stay ready to win our nation's battles.
Learn how Marine pilots support other Marines on the ground and find out what it takes when you talk to a recruiter.
"Soon after arriving here in the Drum and Bugle Corps, we were doing a performance in the Midwest. I was a percussionist marching in the front line, and there was a young African-American boy looking at me as I was marching. And just the look on his face told me that I had a different responsibility at that point. And I have been cognizant of that ever since." —MGySgt Kevin Buckles, Senior Enlisted Advisor and Drum Major of "The Commandant's Own," United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps
At 12 weeks, Marines undergo the longest period of recruit training, and perfect scores are hard-earned. Pvt Lupita Rodriguez of Elkhart, IN, earned Oscar company's highest physical fitness and combat fitness score, 600 out of 600 points.
Marine Corps Recruiting shared U.S. Marine Corps's video.
Atlanta Falcons or New England Patriots?
Either way in 1775 the greatest team came alive.
Marine Corps Recruiting shared 1st Marine Division's video.
ARTILLERY MARINE CHOOSES A LIFE OF SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY AND TO THE CORPS
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Tommy Thomas, a section chief with 1st Battalion, 11th Marine ...Regiment, talks about his experience, why he wants to make it a career, and #WhyWeStay in the Corps. The Marine Corps is seeking out Marines like Cpl. Thomas who want to continue to answer the call to duty and life of service. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Staff Sgt. Phillip Elgie)
See MoreCandidates with Delta Company stand at attention during their close-order drill practice at Officer Candidates School, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. Close-order drill is one of the key elements to teaching candidates teamwork and discipline.
Some Marines serve on four legs, not two.
Learn how military working dogs partner with their Marines to help our country win battles.
LCpl Isaiah Brown from Fresno, California, stands at parade rest before graduating from the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. Graduation is the culmination of 12 intense weeks of training.
“The best thing to do with an idea is to just start doing it.” —Cpl Ricki D. Clement, Micro/Miniature Repairman.
A new cable repair innovation has the potential to help Marines win battles. Watch the interview with the Marine behind the idea:
John Besh has served our country twice. First, as a Marine Officer. Second, as a chef committed to his community.
SSgt Wilfredo Berrios Jr., Engineer Equipment Chief, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, meets his son for the first time at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, CA, after a nine-month deployment. While Marines fight our nation's battles, families provide support from home.
As warfare takes on new meaning, Marines prepare. More than 3,000 Marines, sailors and civilians took part in the largest cyber exercise ever conducted by the Marine Corps.
“What we’re working on here is a horse of a different color.” —Gen David Coffman
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