U.S. Marines (@USMC)

@USMC19h

Pickup Day

$Recruits with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, meet their drill instructors during pick up on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Oct. 17, 2026. Pick up is when recruits meet the drill instructors who will be responsible for training and mentoring them during the 13-week recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales)\n\n$

ALT Recruits with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, meet their drill instructors during pick up on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Oct. 17, 2026. Pick up is when recruits meet the drill instructors who will be responsible for training and mentoring them during the 13-week recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales)\n\n

$A drill instructor with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, counts the number of recruits during pick up on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Oct. 17, 2026. Pick up is when recruits meet the drill instructors who will be responsible for training and mentoring them during the 13-weeks of recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales)\n\n$

ALT A drill instructor with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, counts the number of recruits during pick up on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Oct. 17, 2026. Pick up is when recruits meet the drill instructors who will be responsible for training and mentoring them during the 13-weeks of recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales)\n\n

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@USMC19h

#MarineCorps recruits with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, meet their drill instructors during pick up on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. #USMC #SemperFidelis #RecruitTraining

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U.S. Marines · Oct 24, 2026 · 4:00 PM UTC

@USMC21h

Gas, Gas, Gas! ☣️

$A U.S. Marine with 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit puts on his gas mask during a simulated chemical attack as a part of a monitoring, surveillance, and decontamination (MSD) course on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 21, 2026. The MSD course is designed to train Marines to detect, monitor, survey and decontaminate equipment or personnel during a chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear threat. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Channah Chilton)\n\n$

ALT A U.S. Marine with 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit puts on his gas mask during a simulated chemical attack as a part of a monitoring, surveillance, and decontamination (MSD) course on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 21, 2026. The MSD course is designed to train Marines to detect, monitor, survey and decontaminate equipment or personnel during a chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear threat. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Channah Chilton)\n\n

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@USMC21h

#Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit take part in a simulated chemical attack as a part of a Monitoring, Surveillance, and Decontamination (MSD) course. The MSD course is designed to train Marines to detect, monitor, survey and decontaminate equipment or personnel during a chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear threat. #USMC #Training #SemperFi

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U.S. Marines · Oct 24, 2026 · 2:00 PM UTC

@USMC23h

First-Person View

$A U.S. Marine with Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares a first-person view unmanned aerial system (UAS) for launch during small UAS training on the flight deck of San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Portland (LPD 27) in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 10, 2026. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Joseph Helms)\n\n$

ALT A U.S. Marine with Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares a first-person view unmanned aerial system (UAS) for launch during small UAS training on the flight deck of San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Portland (LPD 27) in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 10, 2026. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Joseph Helms)\n\n

$A U.S. Marine with Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, observes the video feed from a first-person view unmanned aerial system (UAS) during small UAS training on the flight deck of San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Portland (LPD 27) in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 10, 2026. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Joseph Helms)\n\n$

ALT A U.S. Marine with Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, observes the video feed from a first-person view unmanned aerial system (UAS) during small UAS training on the flight deck of San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Portland (LPD 27) in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 10, 2026. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Joseph Helms)\n\n

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U.S. Marines · Oct 24, 2026 · 2:00 PM UTC

@USMC23h

#Marines with the @11thmeu take part in small UAS training on the flight deck of San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Portland (LPD 27) in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. #USMC #SemperFidelis #Training #UAS

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U.S. Marines · Oct 23, 2026 · 6:00 PM UTC

Shotgun Live-Range

$A U.S. Marine with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, throws a clay pigeon during a live-fire range on the flight deck of San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Portland (LPD 27) in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, September 25, 2026. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Avery Wayland)\n\n$

ALT A U.S. Marine with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, throws a clay pigeon during a live-fire range on the flight deck of San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Portland (LPD 27) in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, September 25, 2026. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Avery Wayland)\n\n

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U.S. Marines · Oct 23, 2026 · 6:00 PM UTC

#Marine with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit execute a live-fire range on the flight deck USS Portland (LPD 27) in the @CENTCOM area of responsibility. #USMC #Military #Shotgun

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U.S. Marines · Oct 23, 2026 · 4:00 PM UTC

Combat Course

A U.S. Marine Corps officer candidate with Delta Company, Officer Candidates Course 253, Officer Candidates School, climbs an obstacle during the combat course at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Oct. 15, 2026. The combat course challenges candidates with obstacles and combat-oriented scenarios to allow candidates to demonstrate physical fitness, mental resilience, and tactical decision-making skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

ALT A U.S. Marine Corps officer candidate with Delta Company, Officer Candidates Course 253, Officer Candidates School, climbs an obstacle during the combat course at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Oct. 15, 2026. The combat course challenges candidates with obstacles and combat-oriented scenarios to allow candidates to demonstrate physical fitness, mental resilience, and tactical decision-making skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

A U.S. Marine Corps officer candidate with Delta Company, Officer Candidates Course 253, Officer Candidates School, maneuvers through an obstacle during the combat course at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Oct. 15, 2026. The combat course challenges candidates with obstacles and combat-oriented scenarios to allow candidates to demonstrate physical fitness, mental resilience, and tactical decision-making skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

ALT A U.S. Marine Corps officer candidate with Delta Company, Officer Candidates Course 253, Officer Candidates School, maneuvers through an obstacle during the combat course at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Oct. 15, 2026. The combat course challenges candidates with obstacles and combat-oriented scenarios to allow candidates to demonstrate physical fitness, mental resilience, and tactical decision-making skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

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U.S. Marines · Oct 23, 2026 · 4:00 PM UTC

#MarineCorps officer candidates with Delta Company, Officer Candidates Course 253, Officer Candidates School, maneuver through an obstacle during the combat course at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. The combat course challenges candidates through physically demanding obstacles and combat-oriented scenarios designed to test their physical fitness, mental resilience and ability to make sound tactical decisions under pressure. #USMC #Military #OfficerCandidates

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U.S. Marines · Oct 23, 2026 · 2:00 PM UTC

In Remembrance of Beirut #OTD in 1983, a terrorist bombing at the Marine Barracks in Beirut, Lebanon, claimed the lives of 241 U.S. service members, including 220 Marines, serving as part of the Multinational Force in Lebanon. On October 23, a suicide bomber drove a truck laden with explosives into the barracks where U.S. Marines were stationed on a peacekeeping mission. The attack devastated the building and became one of the deadliest days in Marine Corps History. The Marines in Beirut were deployed to help restore peace and stability amid escalating violence in Lebanon. Despite the dangers they faced, they carried out their mission with courage, professionalism, and an unwavering commitment to one another. The Beirut bombing left a lasting mark on the #MarineCorps and the nation. We remember the lost lives, honor the wounded and survivors, and recognize the families and loved ones who continue to carry the weight of that day. Their sacrifice remains woven into the legacy of every #Marine who has answered the call to serve. Today, we pause to remember the 241 American service members who never made it home and honor their courage, sacrifice, and devotion to duty. They came in peace. They will never be forgotten. Semper Fidelis #BeirutBombing #NeverForgotten #SemperFi #RememberTheFallen

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U.S. Marines · Oct 22, 2026 · 7:30 PM UTC

Super Stallion on Deck

$U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Nathan Marquette and Capt. Hans Niestrath, both pilots assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 364 (Reinforced), 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepare to land a CH-53E Super Stallion on the flight deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), during flight operations aboard Makin Island Oct. 15, 2026. The 13th MEU is currently underway aboard the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations demonstrating the United States\u2019 long-term commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mary R. Jenni)$

ALT U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Nathan Marquette and Capt. Hans Niestrath, both pilots assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 364 (Reinforced), 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepare to land a CH-53E Super Stallion on the flight deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), during flight operations aboard Makin Island Oct. 15, 2026. The 13th MEU is currently underway aboard the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations demonstrating the United States\u2019 long-term commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mary R. Jenni)

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U.S. Marines · Oct 22, 2026 · 7:30 PM UTC

#MarineCorps CH-53E Super Stallion with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit prepares to land on the flight deck of USS Makin Island (LHD 8) during flight operations. The 13th MEU is currently underway in the @US3rdFleet area of operations, demonstrating the United States’ long-term commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. #USMC #Amphibious #Military

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U.S. Marines · Oct 22, 2026 · 6:11 PM UTC

Live Fire

$U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Mason Kraemer, left, a team leader, and Lance Cpl. JusticeVon Derige, a rifleman, both with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, hold security during a company-level live-fire rehearsal at Range 401, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Oct. 5, 2026. Range 401 provides a dynamic live-fire training environment where companies rehearse and refine tactics, techniques and procedures for breaching and assaulting fortified positions. Kraemer is a native of Wisconsin. Derige is a native of Hawaii. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Khalil Brown)\n\n$

ALT U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Mason Kraemer, left, a team leader, and Lance Cpl. JusticeVon Derige, a rifleman, both with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, hold security during a company-level live-fire rehearsal at Range 401, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Oct. 5, 2026. Range 401 provides a dynamic live-fire training environment where companies rehearse and refine tactics, techniques and procedures for breaching and assaulting fortified positions. Kraemer is a native of Wisconsin. Derige is a native of Hawaii. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Khalil Brown)\n\n

$U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Cash Zeigler, a rifleman with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, sets security during a company-level live-fire rehearsal at Range 401, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Oct. 5, 2026. Range 401 provides a dynamic live-fire training environment where companies rehearse and refine tactics, techniques and procedures for breaching and assaulting fortified positions. Zeigler is a native of Nevada. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Khalil Brown)\n\n$

ALT U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Cash Zeigler, a rifleman with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, sets security during a company-level live-fire rehearsal at Range 401, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Oct. 5, 2026. Range 401 provides a dynamic live-fire training environment where companies rehearse and refine tactics, techniques and procedures for breaching and assaulting fortified positions. Zeigler is a native of Nevada. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Khalil Brown)\n\n

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U.S. Marines · Oct 22, 2026 · 6:11 PM UTC

#Marines with the @1st_Marine_Div carry out a company-level live-fire rehearsal at Range 401, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California. Range 401 provides a dynamic live-fire training environment where companies rehearse and refine tactics, techniques and procedures for breaching and assaulting fortified positions. #USMC #Training #SemperFi

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U.S. Marines · Oct 21, 2026 · 6:00 PM UTC

One Formation, One Fight

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Victor Campusano jr, color sergeant for Headquarters and Service Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, carries the 2nd MLG colors during a formation run at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 16, 2026. Marines and Sailors with 2nd MLG primary and special staff conducted a three-mile formation run to build camaraderie and reinforce readiness. Campusano is a native of Texas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff. Sgt Makayla Elizalde)

ALT U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Victor Campusano jr, color sergeant for Headquarters and Service Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, carries the 2nd MLG colors during a formation run at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 16, 2026. Marines and Sailors with 2nd MLG primary and special staff conducted a three-mile formation run to build camaraderie and reinforce readiness. Campusano is a native of Texas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff. Sgt Makayla Elizalde)

U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2nd Marine Logistics Group participate in a formation run at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 16, 2026. Marines and Sailors with 2nd MLG primary and special staff conducted a three-mile formation run to build camaraderie and reinforce readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff. Sgt Makayla Elizalde)

ALT U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2nd Marine Logistics Group participate in a formation run at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 16, 2026. Marines and Sailors with 2nd MLG primary and special staff conducted a three-mile formation run to build camaraderie and reinforce readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff. Sgt Makayla Elizalde)

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U.S. Marines · Oct 21, 2026 · 6:00 PM UTC

#Marines and @USNavy Sailors with the @2ndMLG participate in a formation run at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Marines and Sailors with 2nd MLG primary and special staff conducted a three-mile formation run to build camaraderie and reinforce readiness. #USMC #Military #SemperFidelis #Motivation

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U.S. Marines · Oct 21, 2026 · 4:00 PM UTC

Ironclad Alliance

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Madison Hamby, a crew chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, looks out of a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter over the East China Sea, Oct. 15, 2026, during Exercise Keen Sword 27. Keen Sword is a routine, biennial bilateral field training exercise with multinational participation, designed to increase readiness and interoperability between the U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Forces while strengthening the ironclad U.S.-Japan Alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jeremiah Barksdale)

ALT U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Madison Hamby, a crew chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, looks out of a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter over the East China Sea, Oct. 15, 2026, during Exercise Keen Sword 27. Keen Sword is a routine, biennial bilateral field training exercise with multinational participation, designed to increase readiness and interoperability between the U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Forces while strengthening the ironclad U.S.-Japan Alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jeremiah Barksdale)

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing flies off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 15, 2026, during Keen Sword 27. Keen Sword is a routine, biennial bilateral field training exercise with multinational participation, designed to increase readiness and interoperability between the U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Forces while strengthening the ironclad U.S.-Japan Alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jeremiah Barksdale)

ALT A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing flies off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 15, 2026, during Keen Sword 27. Keen Sword is a routine, biennial bilateral field training exercise with multinational participation, designed to increase readiness and interoperability between the U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Forces while strengthening the ironclad U.S.-Japan Alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jeremiah Barksdale)

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U.S. Marines · Oct 21, 2026 · 4:00 PM UTC

#Marines with the @1stMAW_Marines and @IIIMEF Information Group participate in Exercise Keen Sword 27 on Yonaguni, Okinawa, Japan. Keen Sword is a biennial bilateral field training exercise with multinational participation, designed to increase readiness and interoperability between the U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Forces while strengthening the ironclad U.S.-Japan Alliance. #SemperFi #MarineAviation #USMC #Military

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U.S. Marines · Oct 21, 2026 · 2:00 PM UTC

One Step Closer

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit training Battalion, conduct the Day Movement Course during Basic Warrior Training (BWT) on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Oct. 15, 2026. BWT is a one-week long training event that teaches recruits the basics of combat survival and rifle maneuvers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Erin Porras)

ALT U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit training Battalion, conduct the Day Movement Course during Basic Warrior Training (BWT) on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Oct. 15, 2026. BWT is a one-week long training event that teaches recruits the basics of combat survival and rifle maneuvers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Erin Porras)

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