An animation created in Adobe After Effects showcases the history of the Purple Heart medal on Guam, on Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz, Guam, August 4, 2025. The medal stands as the nation’s oldest military decoration, bestowed in solemn tribute to those wounded or killed in defense of the United States. (U.S. Marine Corps graphic by Lance Cpl. Mark Dvoskin)

The new Marines of Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, graduated from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. 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.

The Union II 81st Commemoration Anniversary ceremony is held in Les Saisies and Centron, France, Aug. 1, 2025. Union II was a WWII operation that involved the aerial insertion of six Marines, an Army Air Corps captain, and a French resistance fighter into the German-controlled French Alps in August of 1944. Their mission was to arm and train the French Resistance to aid in the fight to liberate Europe. When they found themselves surrounded by German forces in the village of Centron, the Marines surrendered in order to save the village from retaliation. Their sacrifice is remembered to this day. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Kedrick Schumacher)

Throughout the month of July 2025, Pacific Marines participated in a variety of training exercises ranging from the Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium 25, Talisman Sabre to Freedom Banner. Pacific Marines are consistently engaged with Allies and partners throughout the theater to improve mutual capabilities and interoperability in support of shared security objectives that promote a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Andrew Herwig)

On August 1st, 2025, U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2nd Marine Logistics Group, around the globe will celebrate 81 years of tactical logistical support to the II Marine Expeditionary Force area of operations. 2nd MLG provides tactical logistic support to II MEF and provides task organized logistics combat elements in support of Marine Air-Ground Task Force operations. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Javier Santillan) Contains music from Adobe Stock: https://stock.adobe.com/search/audio?k=849060007

U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), undergo a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation at U.S. Coast Guard Base Sector Key West, Florida, July 18 to Aug. 1, 2025. Marines with 2nd MAW and 2nd Distribution Support Battalion trained alongside elements of the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection to refine humanitarian assistance and disaster relief capabilities while also refining the CH-53K King Stallion's ability to support distributed aviation operations in a joint environment in order to establish HMH-461's operational readiness as a squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Rowdy Vanskike)

Throughout the month of July 2025, Pacific Marines participated in a variety of training exercises ranging from the Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium 25, Talisman Sabre to Freedom Banner. Pacific Marines are consistently engaged with Allies and partners throughout the theater to improve mutual capabilities and interoperability in support of shared security objectives that promote a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Andrew Herwig)

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz and Combat Logistics Company 34, Combat Logistics Regiment 37, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, participate in various remembrance ceremonies, community events, and parades throughout the island to commemorate and honor the 81st liberation of Guam, July 21, 2025. Guam liberation month is celebrated to commemorate and honor the U.S. forces liberating Guam and its survivors from Imperial Japanese Forces in 1944 during World War II. Throughout the month of July there are several events and ceremonies held as part of Guam’s liberation month. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Brayden Daniel)

Mr. Shigeaki Mori, the last Japanese survivor of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, observed the 80th anniversary of the B-24 Lonesome Lady crash in Ikachi, Yamaguchi Prefecture, July 28, 2025. The event honored the passing of 66 Japanese service members and eight American prisoners of war detained after the crash, six of which later lost their lives in the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Eliza Fremont)

Members of the Japan Air-Self Defense Force from Hofu-Kita Airbase Japan, were paired up with U.S. Marines at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni on July 23, 2025. Partners exchanged professional knowledge and personal experiences while giving members of the JASDF opportunity to practice their language skills. The event ended with an exchange of gifts and contact information to continue collaboration between the allied forces.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Tavon Northern, a motor vehicle operator with 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, poses for a photo after being nominated as the 2nd MLG Warrior of the Week on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 27, 2025. Northern was nominated as the 2nd MLG WoW for excelling in his duties as a training noncommissioned officer and his continued dedication to accomplishing critical missions at the largest motor pool in II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Javier Santillan) Contains music from Adobe Stock: https://stock.adobe.com/search/audio?k=372214403

Recruits with Kilo Company 3rd Recruit Training Battalion conduct the Crucible aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C. July 25 2025. The Crucible is the culminating event of recruit training in which recruits must endure a 54-hour field training exercise that tests everything they have learned over the past three months overcoming obstacles and working together as a team in order to complete various missions. ( U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jordy Morales)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. William V. Osborne III, the outgoing commanding officer of I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, relinquishes command to Col. William E. DeLeal II during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 25, 2025. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Brandon Marrero and Lance Cpl. Kenya Hernandez)

U.S. Marines and veterans with the Wounded Warrior Regiment begin the eighth day of competition with archery and seated volleyball for the 2025 Department of Defense Warrior Games at Colorado College in Colorado Springs, Colorado, July 25, 2025. The 2025 DoD Warrior Games is an adaptive sports competition that celebrates the dedication of military service members resiliency in recovering from being wounded, injured, and or ill through a series of competitive sports that demonstrates the remarkable potential of our service members. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Vincent Needham)