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Annual Marine Corps Worship Service U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Bob Christian, Chaplain of the Marine Corps, speaks about the annual Marine Corps Worship Service. The annual Marine Corps Worship Service will take place 4pm-5pm at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. to honor the history, service, and sacrifice of U.S. Marines and celebrate the branch's birthday. #USMC #Chaplain #Military

Unit Enhancement

A #Marine with the 2nd Marine Division and a soldier with the United Arab Emirates’ Presidential Guard observe a battle space during a Unit Enhancement Training final field exercise on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Marines and UAE forces are training together at Camp Lejeune to strengthen military-to-military relationships, improve interoperability, and enhance readiness in support of regional security and stability.  #USMC #AlliesandPartners #JointTraining

Live-Fire on Deck

Annual Marine Corps Worship Service @USNavy Rear Adm. Bob Christian, the Chaplain of the Marine Corps, speaks about the annual Marine Corps Worship Service. The annual #MarineCorps Worship Service will take place 4pm-5pm at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. to honor the history, service, and sacrifice of U.S. Marines and celebrate the branch's birthday.

#Marines with the @11thmeu conduct a live-fire range on the flight deck of USS Portland (LPD 27) in the Middle East. #USMC #LiveFire #SemperFi

Table Two Qualifications

#MarineCorps recruits with Kilo Company practice sighting in rifles for Table Two qualification on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island S.C., Nov. 02, 2026. Table Two evaluates recruits on their ability to properly conduct live-fire while in a combat scenario. #USMC #RecruitTraining #Riflemen

Emergency Response Training

#Marines with the 3rd Marine Logistics Group disarm a simulated armed small, unmanned aircraft system during emergency response training to identify, render safe and destroy during exercise Keen Sword 27 in Okinawa, Japan. Keen Sword is a routine field training designed to increase readiness and interoperability between the U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Forces. #USMC #AlliesandPartners #Readiness

The @SECNAV visited Blount Island to see how it equips #Marines worldwide. “Expanding America’s maritime industrial base requires skilled people, space for business expansion, and access to the waterfront. Here at Blount Island, you can see how those capabilities come together to prepare and position equipment for Marines around the world.”

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CH-53K King Stallion Recovers MH-60S Seahawk

A CH-53K King Stallion initiates the lift of an MH-60S Seahawk from the Sierra Nevada mountains in late September. The MH-60S had landed hard at an elevation of 10,000 ft. but had no damage. It was recovered without incident or damage and will be able to fly again without extensive maintenance. #USMC #Recovery #NavyMarineCorps

High-Altitude Low Opening

#Recon Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, execute a high-altitude low opening military free fall jump during training at Rodriguez Live Fire Complex, South Korea. Multi-Domain Reconnaissance Course 26.1 brings U.S. Marines and Republic of Korea service members together for reconnaissance operations and to rehearse noncombatant evacuation operations. #AlliesandPartners #MilitaryTraining #Reconnaissance

Infantry Immersion

RT @SECNAV: Yesterday I visited Blount Island Command Marines, @NS_Mayport Sailors, and their families. There is no greater privilege than to serve beside these warfighters in defense of the homeland.

#Marines with the 1st Marine Division participate in the Infantry Immersion Trainer at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California. The IIT provides immersive, scenario-based training that evaluates and prepares Marines for complex environments, including urban areas where hostile forces may be present, while allowing them to build infantry tactics and skills. #USMC #Training #MarineCorps

EOTG TRAP Course

Coming Aboard

#Marines with the 1st Marine Division exit a CH-53E Super Stallion during Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California. Expeditionary Operations Training Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, hosts TRAP training to develop advanced tactical skills and maintain readiness for future deployments.

#Marines assigned to the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit execute static fast rope training aboard USS Makin Island (LHD 8). The 13th MEU is currently underway aboard the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. #USMC #MilitaryTraining #SemperFidelis

Air Defense

Passageway Cleared

Assault Ready

WWII Veteran Cpl. Neal McCallum, a combat veteran who fought and was injured in the Battle of Okinawa, reflects on his service in the Corps. #Marines stationed across the globe commemorate the 251st anniversary of the Marine Corps, honoring a distinguished legacy of service, sacrifice, and unwavering fidelity to both the nation and fellow Marines. #USMC #SemperFidelis #MarineCorps

Chaplain Corps In-Service Procurement Program @USNavy Rear Adm. Carey Cash, the Chaplain of the Navy, and Rear Adm. Bob Christian, the Chaplain of the Marine Corps, discuss opportunities of becoming a Navy chaplain. The Chaplain in Service Procurement Program provides a pathway for active-duty and reserve enlisted and officer personnel in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps to commission as active-component Navy Chaplain Corps officers without leaving military service. #USMC #Navy #Chaplain #Military

Demolition Range

#Marines with the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing load a Marine Air Defense Integrated System at range 500, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California. The MADIS is a mobile air defense system designed to neutralize drones and low-altitude aircraft using a 30mm cannon, M240B, electronic warfare, and stinger missiles. #USMC #Modernization #Military

Marines with the 3rd Marine Division, clear a passageway during military operations on urban terrain training at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, Hawaii. MOUT training enhances Marines’ planning, execution and survivability skills, preparing them for potential urban operations. #MilitaryTraining #USMC #AlwaysReady

#Marines with the 1st Marine Division execute a close air support exercise as part of Weapons and Tactics Instructor course 1-27. Hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One, WTI is a seven-week advanced training event focused on integrating Marine aviation capabilities in support of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force, Joint and Coalition Forces. #USMC #MilitaryTraining #SemperFidelis

#Marines with the 3rd Marine Division execute a demolition range at Camp Schwab, Okinawa. The demolition range sharpened the Marines’ proficiency in building, detonating, and safely performing operations with live explosives. #USMC #Military #SemperFi