Marines from the Recruit Adjustment and Motivation Program (R.A.M.P.) share their purpose for joining the United States Marine Corps, their struggles throughout Recruit Training, and motivation for other recruits who may be entering the program on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. R.A.M.P. is used to remotivate or provide a sense of direction to recruits who appear to be able to overcome the challenges of recruit training, but are experiencing either self-doubt, a lack of motivation, or are falling behind their peers. The Company First Sergeant conducts R.A.M.P. with the support of the senior leaders of the battalion. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl Zachary Foshee)

Take a virtual tour of Quarters One decorated for the holiday season. Quarters One is the home to Parris Island’s commanding general and is one of the oldest structures on the depot. On Saturday, Dec. 9, Brig. Gen. Walker Field will host an open house of Quarters One beginning at 4 p.m. This will be followed by the commanding general’s holiday reception at the Lyceum beginning at 5 p.m. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Cpl. Bradley Williams and Lance Cpl. William Horsley)

The Purple Star Designation Award recognizes both Fredericksburg City and Stafford County school divisions for their unwavering commitment to providing nurturing and inclusive environments for the children of service members. (U.S. Marine Corp video by Sgt. Quang Do)

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Eric Smith, Commandant of the Marine Corps, defines Marine Rotational Force-Southeast Asia and how the unit applies to the Stand-in-Forces concept. MRF-SEA is a Marine Corps Forces Pacific operational model that involves exchanges with subject matter experts, promotes security goals with Allies and partners, and positions I MEF forces west of the International Date Line. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Savannah Norris)

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, operate an evacuation control center during a mission rehearsal exercise as part of Exercise Steel Knight 23.2 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 29 - 1 Dec. 2023. Steel Knight maintains and sharpens I Marine Expeditionary Force as America’s expeditionary force in readiness – organized, trained and equipped to respond to any crisis, anytime, anywhere. This exercise will certify 5th Marines to be forward-postured in Australia as Marine Rotational Force - Darwin, a six-month deployment during which Marines train with Australian allies and facilitate rapid response to crises and contingencies. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Cristian Bestul)

Members of MCAS Iwakuni and the Japanese community participate in the annual Iwakuni Friendship Relay Marathon at the Atago Sports Complex in Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 3, 2023. The friendship relay marathon helps to build camaraderie through friendly competition, and there were awards presented for the top three teams in different categories, including primary school-aged, international, and best costume. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Lance Cpl. Brian Long)

U.S. Marines from Marine Corps Base Quantico and the Marine Corps Forces Reserve participate in the Toys for Tots drive during the Washington-Commanders football game at FedEx Field, Landover, Maryland, Dec. 3, 2023. The primary goal of Marine Toys for Tots is to collect new unwrapped toys to help spread the joy of Christmas and send a message of hope to America’s less fortunate children. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Keahi J. Soomanstanton)

Attendees participate in Comic Con Okinawa on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 1, 2023. Marine Corps Community Services Okinawa hosted a two-day comic convention, featuring events, professional cosplayers, local businesses, comic artists, and voice actors. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Zachary Sarvey)

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, conduct a simulated embassy reinforcement during a mission rehearsal exercise as a part of Exercise Steel Knight 23.2 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 29, 2023. Steel Knight maintains and sharpens I Marine Expeditionary Force as America’s expeditionary force in readiness – organized, trained and equipped to respond to any crisis, anytime, anywhere. This exercise will certify 5th Marines to be forward-postured in Australia as Marine Rotational Force - Darwin, a six-month deployment during which Marines train with Australian allies and facilitate rapid response to crises and contingencies. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Manuel Rivera)

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 371, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing offload ordinance and refuel CH-53E Super Stallion aircraft with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd MAW, and F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211, MAG-13, 3rd MAW at a forward arming and refueling point in support of Exercise Steel Knight 23.2 at Inyokern Airfield, California, Dec. 2, 2023. A FARP is designed to provide refueling and rearming to rotary or fixed-wing assets enhancing reach and capacity of air operations in forward environments. Steel Knight 23.2 is a three-phase exercise designed to train I Marine Expeditionary Force in the planning, deployment and command and control of a joint force against a peer or near-peer adversary combat force and enhance existing live-fire and maneuver capabilities of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Brandon Marrero)

U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force-Southeast Asia, I Marine Expeditionary Force and Indonesian Marines with 4th Marine Infantry Battalion, Pasmar 1, conduct live-fire mortar training during Keris Marine Exercise 2023 at Piabung Training Area in Sukabumi, West Java, Indonesia, Dec. 01, 2023. Keris MAREX is a bilateral exercise led by the U.S. Marine Corps and the Indonesian Marine Corps, or Korps Marinir, to promote military interoperability and maritime domain awareness capabilities, strengthen relationships, and expand military capabilities among participating forces in the advancement of a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. MRF-SEA is a Marine Corps Forces Pacific operational model that involves exchanges with subject matter experts, promotes security goals with Allies and Partners, and positions I MEF forces west of the International Date Line. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Dean Gurule) 

Pfc. Christopher Biondo, a native of Dousman, Wis., graduated from Marine Corps Recruit Training as the honor graduate of Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Dec. 1, 2023, at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, California. Biondo was recruited by Staff Sgt. William Ray out of Marine Recruit Sub Station Menomonee Falls, Wis. Graduation took place after the completion of the 13-week transformation, which included training for drill, marksmanship, basic combat skills, and Marine Corps customs and traditions. For more information on becoming a Marine visit Marines.com. (Department of Defense video by Nicholas Groesch)

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U.S. Marines alongside various branches Of the U.S. Joint Force, as well as representatives from New Zealand, The United Kingdom, Indonesia, and Thailand conduct the Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center Exercise  at Pohakuloa Training Area, Nov. 1-10, 2023. The Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center is the U.S. Army’s newest combat training center, designed to generate readiness in the environments and conditions our forces are most likely to operate in. (U.S. Marine Corps Video By Lance Cpl. Joshua Munsen)