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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ian Remers, a military police officer with Charlie FAST Company, 5th Platoon, Marine Corps Security Force Regiment stands guard during a Mission Readiness Exercise (MRX) Jan 12, 2021, on Fort A. P. Hill in Port Royal, Virginia. Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team (FAST) platoons execute MRX exercises prior to deployment to evaluate the platoons’ proficiency in core mission essential tasks. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Desmond Martin/Released)

Charlie Company, 5th Platoon MRX

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Cameron Northern, a military police officer with Charlie FAST Company, 5th Platoon, Marine Corps Security Forces, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, Fleet Marine Force Atlantic, issues commands to a contractor role playing as a plumber during a Mission Readiness Exercise (MRX) Jan 13, 2021, on Fort A. P. Hill in Port Royal, Virginia. Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team (FAST) platoons execute MRX exercises prior to deployment to evaluate the platoons’ proficiency in core mission essential tasks. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Desmond Martin/Released)

Charlie Company, 5th Platoon MRX

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Robert Mears, a corpsman with Charlie FAST Company, 5th Platoon, Marine Corps Security Force Regiment applies first aid to a notional gunshot wound during a Mission Readiness Exercise (MRX) Jan 13, 2021, on Fort A. P. Hill in Port Royal, Virginia. Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team (FAST) platoons execute MRX exercises prior to deployment to evaluate the platoons’ proficiency in core mission essential tasks. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Desmond Martin/Released)

Charlie Company, 5th Platoon MRX

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jacob Cousins, a military police officer with Charlie FAST Company, 5th Platoon, Marine Corps Security Forces, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, Fleet Marine Force Atlantic, provides security for casualty during a Mission Readiness Exercise (MRX) Jan 13, 2021, on Fort A. P. Hill in Port Royal, Virginia. Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team (FAST) platoons execute MRX exercises prior to deployment to evaluate the platoons’ proficiency in core mission essential tasks. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Desmond Martin/Released)

Charlie Company, 5th Platoon MRX

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Braxton Bosehart, a military police officer with Charlie FAST Company, 5th Platoon, Marine Corps Security Forces, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, Fleet Marine Force Atlantic, stands guard during a Mission Readiness Exercise (MRX) Jan 13, 2021, on Fort A. P. Hill in Port Royal, Virginia. Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team (FAST) platoons execute MRX exercises prior to deployment to evaluate the platoons’ proficiency in core mission essential tasks. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Desmond Martin/Released)

Charlie Company, 5th Platoon MRX

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Austin Justice, a military police officer with Charlie FAST Company, 5th Platoon, Marine Corps Security Forces, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, Fleet Marine Force Atlantic, provides security at a landing zone during a Mission Readiness Exercise (MRX) Jan 14, 2021, on Fort A. P. Hill in Port Royal, Virginia. Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team (FAST) platoons execute MRX exercises prior to deployment to evaluate the platoons’ proficiency in core mission essential tasks. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Desmond Martin/Released)

Charlie Company, 5th Platoon MRX

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Zachary Gaines, a military police officer with Charlie FAST Company, 5th Platoon, Marine Corps Security Forces, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, Fleet Marine Force Atlantic, sights in while securing a landing zone during a Mission Readiness Exercise (MRX) Jan 14, 2021, on Fort A. P. Hill in Port Royal, Virginia. Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team (FAST) platoons execute MRX exercises prior to deployment to evaluate the platoons’ proficiency in core mission essential tasks. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Desmond Martin/Released)

Charlie Company, 5th Platoon MRX

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Taylor Borey, a financial management resource analyst with Headquarters and Service Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, Fleet Marine Force Atlantic, receives a stocking Dec. 21, 2020, on Camp Elmore, Norfolk, Virginia. The Marines on Camp Elmore received holiday treats from the Daughters of the American Revolution association and from the families of service members. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Danielle Abshire/released)

Passing of the Stockings

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Spencer Sargeant, an intel analyst, left, Lance Cpl. Jazzmyne Meadows, a logistic embarkation specialist, middle, and Pfc. Brendan Flatley, a Marine Air Ground Task Force planner with Headquarters and Service Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, Fleet Marine Force Atlantic, deliver stuffed stockings to Marines living in the barracks at Camp Elmore, Norfolk, Virginia, Dec. 21, 2020. The Marines on Camp Elmore received holiday stockings from the Daughters of the American Revolution association and from the families of service members. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Danielle Abshire/released)

Passing of the Stockings

Heather Balow, a representative from the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), poses for a photo with Marines from U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command on Camp Elmore, in Norfolk, Virginia, Dec. 21, 2020. The Daughters of the American Revolution is an organization with more than one million members, dedicated to making a difference in their communities, across the country, and the world. Members of the local DAR chapter collected gifts for the Marines and Sailors of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Desmond Martin/released)

Passing of the Stockings

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Jazzmyn Meadows, an embarkation specialist with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, Fleet Marine Force Atlantic, hands Pfc. Tia Bastian, a Marine Air Ground Task Force Planner with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, Fleet Marine Force Atlantic a stocking Dec. 21, 2020, on Camp Elmore, Norfolk, Virginia. The Marines on Camp Elmore received holiday stockings from the Daughters of the American Revolution association and from the families of service members. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Desmond Martin/released)

Passing of the Stockings

Stockings filled with gifts from the Daughters of the American Revolution are staged for delivery to Marines and Sailors with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command on Camp Elmore, in Norfolk, Virginia, Dec. 21, 2020. The Daughters of the American Revolution is an organization with more than one million members, dedicated to making a difference in their communities, across the country, and the world. Members of the local DAR chapter collected gifts for the Marines and Sailors of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Desmond Martin/released)

Passing of the Stockings

MARFORNORTH Transfer of Authority

U.S. Marines stationed at Fleet Marine Force Atlantic, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, and Headquarters and Service Battalion participated in a Marine Corps birthday ceremony at the Camp Elmore gymnasium. Marines commemorated the Marine Corps 245th birthday by highlighting its rich traditions, and honoring those who serve and have served in the Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Jack Chen/Released)

Fleet Marine Forces Atlantic, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, and Headquarters and Service Battalion 245th Birthday Celebration

NORFOLK, VA (November 10, 2020) – A honorary birthday cake sits on display during a Fleet Marine Force Atlantic, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command Marine Corps birthday ceremony at the Camp Elmore gymnasium. Marines commemorated the Marine Corps 245th birthday by highlighting its rich traditions, and honoring those who serve and have served in the Corps.
(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jonathan Donnelly/Released)

USMC 245th Birthday Celebration

NORFOLK, VA (November 10, 2020) – U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Curtis Thomas, Executive Officer of Headquarters and Service Battalion, Fleet Marine Force Atlantic, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command offers opening remarks during a Marine Corps birthday ceremony at the Camp Elmore gymnasium. Marines commemorated the Marine Corps 245th birthday by highlighting its rich traditions, and honoring those who serve and have served in the Corps.
(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jonathan Donnelly/Released)

USMC 245th Birthday Celebration

NORFOLK, VA (November 10, 2020) – U.S. Navy Capt. Steven Moses, Force Chaplain at Fleet Marine Force Atlantic, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command offers an opening prayer during a Marine Corps birthday ceremony at the Camp Elmore gymnasium. Marines commemorated the Marine Corps 245th birthday by highlighting its rich traditions, and honoring those who serve and have served in the Corps.
(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jonathan Donnelly/Released)

USMC 245th Birthday Celebration

NORFOLK, VA (November 10, 2020) – U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bradley S. Driver, Sergeant Major of Headquarters and Service Battalion, Fleet Marine Force Atlantic, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command offers Marines motivational remarks during a Marine Corps birthday ceremony at the Camp Elmore gymnasium. Marines commemorated the Marine Corps 245th birthday by highlighting its rich traditions, and honoring those who serve and have served in the Corps.
(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jonathan Donnelly/Released)

USMC 245th Birthday Celebration

NORFOLK, VA (November 10, 2020) – A U.S. Marine Corps honorary fallen comrade table sits on display during a Fleet Marine Force Atlantic, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command Marine Corps birthday ceremony at the Camp Elmore gymnasium. Marines commemorated the Marine Corps 245th birthday by highlighting its rich traditions, and honoring those who serve and have served in the Corps.
(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jonathan Donnelly/Released)

USMC 245th Birthday Celebration

NORFOLK, VA (November 10, 2020) – U.S. Marine Corps Col. Mark R. Reid, Commanding Officer of Headquarters and Service Battalion (HQSVCBN), Fleet Marine Force Atlantic (FMFLANT), U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command (MARFORCOM) and Sgt. Maj. Bradley S. Driver, Sergeant Major of HQSVCBN, FMFLANT, MARFORCOM stand at attention during the playing of “Anchors Away” during a Marine Corps birthday ceremony at the Camp Elmore gymnasium. Marines commemorated the Marine Corps 245th birthday by highlighting its rich traditions, and honoring those who serve and have served in the Corps.
(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jonathan Donnelly/Released)

USMC 245th Birthday Celebration

Commandant Gen. David H. Berger and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black host a cake-cutting ceremony in honor of the Marine Corps’ 245th birthday at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. This video is not the commandant’s annual birthday video. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Aaron Patterson)

CMC and SMMC 245th Marine Corps Birthday Cake-Cutting Ceremony

Commandant Gen. David H. Berger delivers his 245th Marine Corps birthday message with Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black. (U.S. Marine Corps video by SSgt. Erik Estrada) For a descriptive transcript text document of this video, contact Kim Hardison at kimberly.hardison@usmc.mil.

Commandant’s 245th Marine Corps Birthday Message

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. General Robert F. Hedelund, Commanding General of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command (MARFORCOM), Fleet Marine Force Atlantic visits Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment (MCSFR), for a commander’s conference meeting, Sept. 29, 2020, Naval Weapon Station, Yorktown, Virginia. The commander’s conference presented senior leadership with a forum to discuss naval integration, force design, professional military education, and the future of the Marine Corps. During the two-day meeting, commanders from across MCSFR and MARFORCOM reviewed strategic guidance and discussed force design implementation affecting Fleet Marine Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Desmond Martin/released)

MCSFR hosts Commander Conference

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Corey M. Collier, Commanding Officer of Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment (MCSFR), answers questions during a commander’s conference meeting debrief, Sept. 30, 2020, Naval Weapon Station, Yorktown, Virginia. The commander’s conference presented senior leadership with a forum to discuss naval integration, force design, professional military education, and the future of the Marine Corps. During the two-day meeting, commanders from across MCSFR and MARFORCOM reviewed strategic guidance and discussed force design implementation affecting Fleet Marine Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Desmond Martin/released)

MCSFR hosts Commander Conference

The JLTV is being fielded as a replacement for the High Mobility Multi-purpose Wheeled Vehicles currently in use at MCSFR.

Joint Light Tactical Vehicle Demo

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. William E. Souza III, Deputy Commander for Mobilization, Fleet Marine Force Atlantic, operates the Mark IV patrol boat during his visit to Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC), Aug. 27, 2020, on Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The event familiarized Marine Corps leadership with U.S. Navy capabilities, and provided insight on the mission of Naval Expeditionary Combat Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Desmond Martin/released)

Brig. Gen. William E. Souza III visits NECC

MCSFR Mission Readiness Exercise

Patrons wait to have their vitals checked during an Armed Services Blood Program (ASBP) blood drive at Hopkins Gymnasium on Camp Elmore, Norfolk, Virginia, May 28, 2020.

Mission Critical: FMFLANT Marines, Sailors donate blood

Senior Marine Corps and Navy leaders visit the USS John Warner (SSN-785) at Naval Station Norfolk, Norfolk, Virginia, Jan. 31, 2020. Leaders toured the vessel to become familiar with the ship’s capabilities, increasing naval integration. The USS John Warner is a Virginia-class fast-attack submarine launched on Sept. 10, 2014. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Danielle Prentice/released)

Blue-Green Integration

U.S. Navy Cmdr. Mary Devine, Commanding Officer of the USS Bainbridge (DDG-96) speaks to Sailors prior to a U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Navy leadership tour aboard USS Bainbridge at Naval Station Norfolk, Norfolk, Virginia, Jan. 31, 2020. The tour was held to familiarize U.S. Marine Corps leaders with the capabilities of the vessel, increasing naval integration. The USS Bainbridge is an Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Desmond Martin/released)

Blue-Green Integration

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Marines Participate In Depot Competition-In-Arms Program 2016 By Cpl. Taylor Morton | February 18, 2016 CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Marines aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, to include the 12th Marine Corps District and Weapons Field Training Battalion, competed in the Depot Competition-In-Arms Program at Edson Range aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Jan. 29 through Feb. 12. MORE

2016 Marine Corps Trials: Wounded Warrior adaptive sports invitational By Marine Corps Wounded Warrior Regiment | February 18, 2016 The 6th annual Marine Corps Trials, hosted by the Marine Corps Wounded Warrior Regiment, will take MORE

Cobra Gold 16: Promoting Peace in the Pacific By Lance Cpl. Jessica Etheridge | February 11, 2016 The 35th iteration of Exercise Cobra Gold 2016 begins with a display of multi-national forces in the MORE

Marine Corps changes promotion criteria for NCO ranks By Sgt. Dengrier M. Baez | February 11, 2016 Effective April 1, lance corporals and corporals must have 12 months time-in-grade to be eligible for promotion to the next rank according to Marine administrative message 055/16. The change came from the Marine Corps leadership’s vision for promoting and retaining the most qualified Marines. MORE

Around world in seven days: Marines complete World Marathon Challenge By Sgt. Terry Brady | February 11, 2016 From the very beginning, Marines are trained to endure different environmental conditions and MORE

Winter warriors fire up spirit of brotherhood By Cpl. Tyler Giguere | February 11, 2016 Marines and Japanese Ground Self Defense Force Soldiers waded through frozen creeks and seemingly MORE

Former top Marine aviator laid to rest By Sgt. Dylan Bowyer | February 9, 2016 Lieutenant Gen. William H. Fitch (ret.), the former Deputy Commandant for Aviation and a 32-year MORE

Bronze Star awarded to Lejeune Marine By Cpl. Fatmeh Saad | February 9, 2016 Staff Sgt. Nathan A. Hervey, an instructor with the Advanced Infantry Training Battalion at the MORE

MARSOC corpsman awarded Silver Star By Sgt. Lia Gamero | February 5, 2016 Petty Officer 2nd Class Alejandro Salabarria, a corpsman with 2nd Marine Raider Battalion, Marine Raider Regiment, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, was awarded the Silver Star Medal during a ceremony at Stone Bay aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 5, for his actions in Afghanistan. MORE

2nd CEB charges through Sapper Leader’s Course By Cpl. Joey Mendez | February 3, 2016 Approximately 20 Marines with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion participated in a three-week Sapper leader’s course from Jan. 18 through Feb. 4, on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. MORE

Tackling the Mountain: Marines across II MEF brace themselves for Cold Response 16 By Cpl. Dalton A. Precht | February 3, 2016 Marines and sailors from across the II Marine Expeditionary Force and the 2nd Marine Expeditionary MORE

Iron Fist 2016: Marines train with Amphibious Assault Vehicle Gunner Simulator By Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero | January 28, 2016 As the cross-hairs of the scope landed on target, Cpl. Ishida, from the Japan Ground Self-Defense MORE

No Better Friend: Crisis Response Marine recognized for heroism in Senegal By 1st Lt. John McCombs | January 28, 2016 Sergeant Matthew Sprankle, a mortarman with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa was awarded the Marine Corps Medal for saving a local man from drowning in Dakar, Senegal, last August at Morón Air Base, Spain, Jan. 26 . Sprankle received the Navy and Marine Corps medal, the highest non-combat decoration awarded for heroism by the Department of the Navy, from Maj. Gen. Niel Nelson, commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa. MORE

Predator and prey: Pre-Scout Sniper students stalk targets By Cpl. Paul S. Martinez | January 27, 2016 The 2nd Marine Division Combat Skills Center held its final week of instruction for aspiring Marine MORE

Marine, Chattanooga shooting victim receives Purple Heart Medal By Courtesy Story | January 27, 2016 A Marine Corps recruiter was awarded the Purple Heart medal during a ceremony in Chattanooga, MORE

Descent from above: Marines conduct parachute operations By Lance Cpl. Luke Hoogendam | January 26, 2016 Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 took to the sky to assist the U.S. Marine Corps MORE

Marine Recruiter Receives Purple Heart Medal By | January 26, 2016 CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. - A Marine Corps recruiter was awarded the Purple Heart medal during a ceremony in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Jan. 26, 2016. MORE

Navy Corpsmen continue support of Marine operations, training By Cpl. Janessa Pon | January 25, 2016 For more than 239 years, Navy corpsmen have been known as the enlisted force which has supported MORE

Marine Corps' top enlisted leader discusses 'Protect What You've Earned' campaign By Cpl. Gabrielle Quire | January 22, 2016 Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green, visited Marines at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base and Marine Forces Reserve headquarters in New Orleans Jan. 19-20, 2016. MORE

MWSS-272 tests support capabilities By Lance Cpl. Aaron Fiala | January 22, 2016 Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 272 tested their support capabilities during a field MORE

Kenya native leaves family, life to become a Marine By Sgt. Tyler Viglione | January 22, 2016 Sometimes in life one seeks agreater purpose or calling. One Marine from the outskirts of Kenya MORE

More tools for the toolbox, Raid Leaders Course teaches Marines urban combat skills By Cpl. Garrett White | January 20, 2016 Marines are no strangers to urban combat. From as far back as the Battle of Chapultepec, to the MORE

2nd CEB sharpens their close-combat skills By Lance Cpl. Damarko Bones | January 20, 2016 With every round sent down range, the Marines of 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion sharpened their MORE

Marine’s heroic actions prevent suicide By Staff Sgt. Vitaliy Rusavskiy | January 20, 2016 Eight months ago, a Birmingham, Alabama, native was challenged in the face of danger, and had the needed courage; he took swift action to save a Marine’s life. MORE

MWSS-274 Marines count their paces, go back to the basics By Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird | January 19, 2016 Through razor-sharpthorns and bone-chilling water, Marine Wing Support Squadron 274’s MORE

Update: Coast Guard, partner agencies enter fourth day of search for 12 Marine aviators off North Shore, Oahu By Chief Petty Officer Sara Mooers | January 18, 2016 HONOLULU — Search efforts continue Monday for 12 Marine aviators off the North Shore of Oahu.Air, MORE

Marines identified in CH-53E helicopter incident over Hawaii By III MEF PAO | January 17, 2016 Marines identified in CH-53E helicopter incident over Hawaii. Search and rescue efforts continue for twelve U.S. Marines after their two CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters impacted the water off the coast of Oahu's Waimea Bay along the North Shore the evening of Jan. 14, 2016. MORE

Marine CH-53E helicopter incident over Hawaii By SSgt. Jose O. Nava | January 15, 2016 The Marine Corps can confirm there is an active search and rescue operation ongoing for two CH-53E helicopters off the coast of Oahu. MORE

MEU Marines train for jungle combat By Lance Cpl. Carl King | January 15, 2016 His bulky, brown pack soaked in rain water made it a challenge to walk up the already steep hills of MORE

Gen. John F. Kelly reflects on 45 years of service By Sgt. Eric Keenan | January 14, 2016 With tears in his eyes and a quiver of his lip, Gen. John F. Kelly said, “I never quite understood MORE

Fighting Bengals soar pacific skies with Japanese pilots By Cpl. Jessica Quezada | January 14, 2016 Marines with Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 224, homebased at Marine Corps Air Station MORE

Marines enter second week of DCSC pre-scout sniper course By Cpl. Paul S. Martinez | January 14, 2016 The 2nd Marine Division Combat Skills Center continued the development of future Marine scout MORE

First-person account of the Marine Raiders donated to the Raider Museum aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico By Adele Uphaus-Conner | January 13, 2016 On Nov. 6, 1942, the 2nd Marine Raider Battalion under Lt.Col. Evans Carlson embarked on what became MORE

National Museum of the Marine Corps temporarily closed for final phase construction, installation of new aircraft By Adele Uphaus-Conner | January 13, 2016 For the first time since its 2006 dedication, the National Museum of the Marine Corps (NMMC) will close its doors for three months, Jan. 4 through March 31, as part of the construction of its final phase and so that two new aircraft can be added to the Leatherneck Gallery. MORE

Marines with HMH-465 support CLB-11 with external-lift training By | January 13, 2016 MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif -- Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 465 MORE

Fires in Fuji By Cpl. Janessa Pon | January 13, 2016 Humvees crunch over a gravel road, bounding over bumps and dips before halting in a column facing a MORE

Even Marines cry here: II MEF conducts gas chamber By Lance Cpl. Preston McDonald | January 13, 2016 Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 24 and II Marine Headquarters Group conducted a MORE

Wissler assumes command of MARFORCOM & FMF Atlantic By | December 18, 2015 Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler assumed command of U. S. Marine Corps Forces Command and Fleet Marine MORE

A Message from the 37th Commandant of the Marine Corps By Courtesy Story | September 24, 2015 "All previous guidance remains in effect"To all Marines, Sailors, civilians and families, I am MORE

Marine Leaders of the Americas Conference kicks off in Colombia By Sgt. Alisa Helin and Lance Cpl. Immanuel Johnson | August 25, 2015 CARTAGENA, Colombia - The Marine Leaders of the Americas Conference 2015 began today to increase MORE

ANSO to host Annual Eastern Region Symposium By | August 24, 2015 The 2015 Eastern Region Symposium will be held 8 Septemberat the Vista Point Conference Center on MORE

Future U.S. Marine Corps commandant visits Marines, sailors in Italy By Staff Sgt. Bryan Peterson | August 20, 2015 NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLA, Italy - The future commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps visited Marines, MORE

Future U.S. Marine Corps commandant visits BSRF Marines and sailors By Staff Sgt. Wayne Edmiston | August 18, 2015 MIHAIL KOGALNICEANU AIR BASE, Romania - Lt. Gen. Robert B. Neller, Commander of U.S. Marine Forces MORE

Marines add to their leadership toolbox during Corporals Course By Cpl. Logan Snyder | August 5, 2015 Thirty Marine Corporals from eight different Marine unitsgraduated from the Headquarters and Service MORE

Sons of Pitchers win softball championship By Cpl. Logan Snyder | July 13, 2015 Pitcher Richard Beverly started the game with a shakyfirst inning giving up eight runs, but with MORE

Marine Corps Security Force Regiment change of command By Cpl. Taylor Schrick | June 23, 2015 Col. James M. Bright relinquished his duties as Marine Corps Security Force Regiment commanding officer to Col. John W. Evans at a change-of-command ceremony at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, Va., June 19. MORE

Message from Director, Marine Corps Staff regarding OPM announcement of personnel data breach By Courtesy Story | June 8, 2015 By now I'm sure you've heard last night's announcement from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) MORE

Marines conduct beach hike enhancing unit morale, maintain combat readiness By Cpl. Jessika Acosta | April 8, 2015 Hikes are one of the foundations for Marine combat conditioning. Theyare designed to keep Marines MORE

Marines Train for HITT Instructor Certification Course By Cpl. Kayla D. Cox | February 25, 2015 CAMPALLEN, Va. – The Marine Corps is well known for its challenging physical standardsand offers a MORE

‘The Walking Dead’ roll up their colors By Lance Cpl. Sullivan Laramie | September 4, 2014 First Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, earned the nickname “The Walking Dead” in MORE

Marines ready for disaster at moment's notice By Cpl. Andy Orozco | August 29, 2014 NORFOLK, Va. - Approximately 185 Marines with 2nd Marine Logistics Group assigned to the Defense MORE

Marines taking care of Marines: Marine Corps Leadership Development By | April 21, 2014 NORFOLK, Va. (April 16, 2012) – Marine Corps University via the Lejeune Leadership Institute hosted MORE

Sustaining the Institution: Marine Corps Foundations for the Foundation of the Marine Corps By | April 2, 2014 NORFOLK, Virginia (Mar. 28, 2014) – Lance corporals from across the Hampton Roads area partook in a MORE

Lejeune Marines return from training Senegalese Commandos By | March 13, 2014 NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLA, Italy - United States Marines and sailors based out of Naval Air MORE

Last of the line: 2nd MLG Marines take part in commissioning of post-9/11 troop transport By | March 3, 2014 PHILADELPHIA - On a cold and sunny morning at Penn’s Landing, Philadelphia, approximately 100 MORE

Guam Native, Marine Brigadier General Laid to Rest By | February 25, 2014 ARLINGTON, Va. - During World War II, Guam was occupied by the Japanese. It was the only U.S. MORE

Marine Corps Security Forces break ground on new facility, Yorktown By | December 19, 2013 YORKTOWN, Va. - A groundbreaking ceremony was held Dec. 18 to begin the first phase of a military MORE

USS New York changes home ports By | December 6, 2013 AT SEA—On December 3, 2013, a San Antonio class, landing platform dock warship, the USS New York, MORE

MARFORCOM Marines Engage Revolutionary War History, Yorktown By | December 5, 2013 Yorktown, Va. (Dec. 3, 2013) – In the months of November and December, Marines and Sailors with MORE

Fort Eustis participates in non-lethal maritime operational demonstration By | September 16, 2013 by Staff Sgt. Wesley Farnsworth633rd Air Base Wing Public Affairs 9/16/2013 - FORT EUSTIS, Va. MORE

Upgrading C2: Common Aviation Command and Control (CAC2S) Phase 1, achieves Full Operating Capability With Fielding to Marine Air Control Squadron 24 By | September 12, 2013 By: Courtesy Story, PEO Land Systems Virginia Beach, Va. (Sept. 13, 2013) – Marine Air MORE

Amphibious Operations, not just for Combat By | August 30, 2013 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – A city in tatters: roads, bridges and piers damaged or inaccessible and no MORE