U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Mark J. Sanchez, the company first sergeant of Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, and senior drill instructors from Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, deliver speeches at the beginning and end of their respective recruit training cycles on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Sept. 5, 2026. The First Sergeant Speech is delivered after recruits have earned their eagle, globe, and anchors and officially become Marines, and the Senior Drill Instructor Speech is delivered at the beginning of the training cycle when new recruits meet their drill instructors. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Jacob Richardson) The video contains music from a free asset from Pixabay: Etheria by Rockot

U.S. Marines and Sailors are invited to participate in the 2026 Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Intramural Marksmanship Competition at Stone Bay, on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 16-29, 2026. The Marine Corps Intramural Marksmanship Competition inspires unit cohesion and mission readiness by allowing Marines to compete and improve lethality with both rifle and pistol weapons. The competition serves as an opportunity for Marines to showcase their shooting skills, build camaraderie and enhance lethality by engaging targets with their primary and secondary weapon systems. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Daniela Chicas Torres)

The new Marines of Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, September 4, 2026. Graduation took place at the completion of the 13-week transformation which included training for drill, marksmanship, basic combat skills, and Marine Corps customs and traditions. Following graduation, the Marines were given 10 days of leave before taking the next step in training at the School of Infantry at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California.

U.S. Marines assigned to the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct routine operations and integrated training, validating the unit's ability to conduct integrated naval operations across a range of missions with the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group off the coast of California, Aug. 2026. The 13th MEU and the MKIARG are underway and conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations to enhance their combined Navy-Marine Corps readiness and lethality. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Mary R. Jenni)

U.S. Marines attend the inaugural Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Sergeants Course at MCAS Iwakuni, Yamaguchi, Japan, July 6 to Aug. 11, 2026. The inaugural resident sergeants course expanded professional military education opportunities for Marines stationed in Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Alejandra Vega)

Camp Fuji's Security Augmentation Force (SAF) train to assist the provost marshal's office (PMO) during terrorist threats, natural disasters, and force protection changes. The SAF members completed Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) spray training as one of the many parts of their training requirements.

A video highlighting U.S. Marines assigned to the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit conducting integrated training and routine operations designed to demonstrate their ability to operate as a cohesive Marine Air-Ground Task Force in coordination with naval forces. The 13th MEU and the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group are underway and conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations to enhance their combined Navy-Marine Corps readiness and lethality. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Angel Diaz Montes De Oca)

Camp Fuji's Security Augmentation Force (SAF) train to assist the provost marshal's office (PMO) during terrorist threats, natural disasters, and force protection changes. The SAF members completed Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) spray training as one of the many parts of their training requirements.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Dalton Smith, an infantry squad leader assigned to the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Battalion Landing Team 2/4, explains the role of a squad leader at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 31, 2026. The 13th MEU and the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group are underway and conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations to enhance their combined Navy-Marine Corps readiness and lethality.  (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Grace Stover)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Robert Werner, from North Dakota, a ground electronics maintenance officer with Marine Wing Communication Squadron (MWCS) 28, Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, speaks about his time in the Marine Corps and Oversight, the dashboard application he built to improve efficiency within II Marine Expeditionary Force, Aug. 31, 2026. Werner was named a winner for the inaugural Innovation Challenge Campaign in the Commander's Readiness Dash category on Aug. 26, 2026. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Staff Sgt. Maximiliano Rosas)

U.S. Marines with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, U.S. Soldiers and Australian soldiers compete in the Coral-Balmoral Cup at Puckapunyal Military Area, Victoria, Australia, Aug. 1-21, 2026. The Coral-Balmoral Cup is an annual Australian light armored vehicle competition hosted by the Royal Australian Armoured Corps to strengthen relationships with allied partners and exchange standard operating procedures. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Diego Berumen) The video contains music from a USMC licensed asset from Adobe Stock.

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Aaron Troyer, the company gunnery sergeant of Delta company, 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, speaks about overcoming adversity at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 27, 2026. Troyer shared his personal experience to bring awareness to mental health challenges within the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Alexis Ballin) (This video contains music from a USMC enterprise license asset from Adobe Stock: The Sad Piano by AurbanniAudio/Jamendo, MIFFED by Life Span, Snowflakes| Relaxing Harp Music with sounds of rain and birds by A|C, and Inspiring Storytelling by The Ratu/Music Revolution.) (This video contains stock footage from a USMC enterprise license asset from Adobe Stock: Nature background. Sun flare. Beautiful spring Sun shine through the birch tree green leaves. Blurred abstract bokeh with sun flare. Sunlight. Beams of light. Environment backdrop. Slow motion 4K by Subbotina Anna, Aerial of a tiny town in the American southwest by jn14productions, Family home, Property insurance. Family house in the rays of the sunset sun, a house at sunset, the sun shines through the trees. Symbol of home, happiness. Rural life concept. Dream of buying house by Gemelstock, Night Neighborhood suburb sun set reveal aerial drone by blackboxguild and A black celing fan rotating, view from below in a dark tone by Provokator.)

U.S. Marines with I Marine Expeditionary Force explain what they believe Marines do when times are difficult at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 19, 2026. This encourages Marines to know who they can call, stay connected, help their teammates and take the next step. No Marine fights alone. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Kelani Franklin)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, commander, Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, speaks about the 110th Marine Corps Reserve anniversary at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Aug. 28, 2026. The Marine Corps Reserve, created Aug. 29, 1916, provides trained and qualified units to support the active-duty component during times of war or national emergency. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas) By License - This video contains audio from a USMC enterprise licensed asset from Adobe Stock “Epic Calm Cinematic” by Benjamin Cornelius / https://stock.adobe.com/