U.S. Marines and French and German service members participate in a ceremony in Belleau, Aisne, France, May 24-25, 2025. The ceremony commemorated the 107th anniversary of the Battle of Belleau Wood, one of the most impactful battles Marines fought in WWI and one the Marine Corps commemorates every year. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jacob Richardson) The video contains music from a MARFOREUR/AF licensed asset from Audiomachine: Convergence by Mark John Petrie and Andrew Prahlow

U.S. Marines and French and German service members participate in a ceremony in Belleau, Aisne, France, May 24-25, 2025. The ceremony commemorated the 107th anniversary of the Battle of Belleau Wood, one of the most impactful battles Marines fought in WWI and one the Marine Corps commemorates every year. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jacob Richardson) The video contains music from a MARFOREUR/AF licensed asset from Audiomachine: Convergence by Mark John Petrie and Andrew Prahlow

Recruits with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct Marine Corps Martial Arts Program training on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, May 27, 2025. The recruits must learn and properly demonstrate the techniques they were taught during MCMAP in order to earn their tan belt, which is a recruit training graduation requirement. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Pfc. Emma Powell)

The Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory's Wargaming Division plans and executes the Marine Corps Wargaming Program. Wargaming Program. Wargaming Division formally reports wargame results and identified findings for further exploration through live-force experimentation, doctrine and policy review, and science and technology examination.

Service members discuss how Fleet Week New York showcases the readiness and lethality of U.S Marines and Sailors, New York City, May 26, 2025. America’s warfighting Navy and Marine Corps celebrate 250 years of protecting American prosperity and freedom. Fleet Week New York 2025 honors the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard’s enduring role on, under, and above the seas. (U.S. Marine Corps video by John Martinez). The video contains music from a USMC licensed asset from AudioMachine.

U.S. Marine Corps veteran Joe Lisi, speaks about his love for Marines and the significance of Fleet Week New York in Hell’s Kitchen, New York City, May 24, 2025. America’s warfighting Navy and Marine Corps celebrate 250 years of protecting American prosperity and freedom. Fleet Week New York 2025 honors the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard’s enduring role on, under, and above the seas. (U.S. Marine Corps video by John Martinez). The video contains music from a USMC licensed asset from AudioMachine.

U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard, and U.S. Marine Corps Bravo Company Firing Party perform at the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Charlotte, North Carolina, May 25, 2025. The performance honored Memorial Day and the 250th birthday of the Marine Corps, showcasing the precision, discipline, and proud traditions of the Corps’ ceremonial units. U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III was in attendance to pay tribute alongside Marines and spectators. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Brynn L. Bouchard)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Robert B. Sofge Jr., commanding general of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa, and Sgt. Maj. Roland McGinnis, sergeant major of MARFOREUR/AF, speak about the legacy of the Marines that fought in Belleau Wood during WWI in Belleau, France, on May 24, 2025. They spoke as part of the memorial ceremony weekend that was held in commemoration of the 107th anniversary of the battle of Belleau Wood, conducted to honor the legacy of service members who gave their lives in defense of the United States and European allies. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Kedrick Schumacher)

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force Fleet Week New York and U.S. Sailors from the San Antonio class amphibious transport dock USS New York (LDP 21), participate in the Freedom Run during Fleet Week New York 2025 in Lower Manhattan, New York, May 22, 2025. America’s warfighting Navy and Marine Corps celebrate 250 years of protecting American prosperity and freedom. Fleet Week New York 2025 honors the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard’s enduring role on, under, and above the seas. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Alondra Y. Lopez Gonzalez)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Farrell J. Sullivan, on-coming commanding general of 2d Marine Division, and Maj. Gen. David L. Odom, off-going Commanding General of 2d MARDIV, participate in the division change of command ceremony on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 22, 2025. During the ceremony Maj. Gen. David L. Odom relinquished command of 2d MARDIV to Maj. Gen. Farrell J. Sullivan, a tradition symbolizing the transfer of authority, responsibility and accountability of the Marines and Sailors under his charge. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Grace Stover)

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Col. Dwight Schmidt, the father of New York Yankees pitcher Clarke Schmidt, throws the ceremonial first pitch to his son at Yankee Stadium, New York City, May 22, 2025. America's warfighting Navy and Marine Corps celebrate 250 years of protecting American prosperity and freedom. Fleet Week New York 2025 honors the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard's enduring role on, under, and above the seas. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. James Stanfield) The video contains music from a USMC licensed asset from Adobe.

U.S. Marines, Sailors, and Coast Guardsmen arrive for Fleet Week New York in New York City, May 21, 2025. America’s warfighting Navy and Marine Corps celebrate 250 years of protecting American prosperity and freedom. Fleet Week New York 2025 honors the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard’s enduring role on, under, and above the seas. (U.S. Marine Corps video by John Martinez).

U.S. Marines, volunteers, and runners take part in the 2025 Marine Corps Historic Half in Fredericksburg, Virginia, May 18, 2025. The Historic Half is a 13.1-mile race weaved throughout Historic Downtown Fredericksburg, home to over 200 stores and several historic sites. The race generates community goodwill, fosters public relations, and increases advocacy for individual health while emphasizing the Marine Corps’ warrior ethos. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Levi J. Guerra)

U.S. Marines aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C., compete in the Strongman Competition on May 20, 2025. Marine Corps Community Services held the competition, consisting of a series of events meant to showcase strength, to promote camaraderie and cohesion and to raise money for unit funds. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jordy Morales)