1st Marine Division

1st Marine Division The 1st Marine Division provides 22,000 combat-ready Marines and Sailors to the operating forces. Welcome, this is the official U.S.
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Passing the TorchThe Marine Corps’ most decorated division opened a new chapter as leadership of the famed "Blue Diamond...
05/30/2026

Passing the Torch

The Marine Corps’ most decorated division opened a new chapter as leadership of the famed "Blue Diamond" transitioned from Maj. Gen. Thomas B. Savage to Brig. Gen. Andrew T. Priddy during a change of command ceremony.

Savage departs after leading the 1st Marine Division through multiple crucial operations both foreign and domestic, including Operation Epic Fury, an extended Indo-Pacific deployment, and improving homeland defense through the southern border mission.

U.S. Marine Corps 📸 by Sgt. Vincent Needham and Cpl. Stella Tedesco

Readiness at Every Level with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, conduct a non-lethal weapons cou...
05/28/2026

Readiness at Every Level

with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, conduct a non-lethal weapons course.

This course trains Marines to employ non-lethal weapons and tactics, enabling them to de-escalate threats and control crowds with minimum force.

U.S. Marine Corps 📸 by Lance Cpl. Carlo SouzaDeluca

Tactical Recovery with 1st Marine Division, participate in a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel course.Expedit...
05/27/2026

Tactical Recovery

with 1st Marine Division, participate in a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel course.

Expeditionary Operations Training Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, hosts TRAP training to develop advanced tactical skills and maintain readiness for future deployments. Webb is a native of Arkansas.

U.S. Marine Corps 📸 by Lance Cpl. Jordan Searls

That's a Wrap! with 1st Marine Division, participate in Los Angeles Fleet Week in Los Angeles California, May 23, 2026....
05/26/2026

That's a Wrap!

with 1st Marine Division, participate in Los Angeles Fleet Week in Los Angeles California, May 23, 2026.

Los Angeles Fleet Week, now in its 10th year, is a sea service celebration that allows citizens of Greater Los Angeles to witness today’s maritime capabilities firsthand. Nearly 1,500 Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen will showcase their capabilities and equipment, participate in various community service events, and enjoy the hospitality of Los Angeles during the event.

U.S. Marine Corps 📸 by Sgt. Juan Torres

Memorial DayToday, we memorialize all the brave men and women who have given the ultimate sacrifice for this country whi...
05/26/2026

Memorial Day

Today, we memorialize all the brave men and women who have given the ultimate sacrifice for this country while serving in the United States Armed Forces.

They gave up tomorrow, so we can live today.

U.S. Marine Corps 🎨 by Lance Cpl. Ricardo Del Castillo

A Helping HandU.S. Marines with 1st Marine Division, Sailors with the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD ...
05/23/2026

A Helping Hand

U.S. Marines with 1st Marine Division, Sailors with the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), and Coast Guardsmen with Sector Los Angeles – Long Beach, assist the Habitat for Humanity at a construction site for a joint effort event to build homes during Los Angeles Fleet Week.

Los Angeles Fleet Week, now in its 10th year, is a sea service celebration that allows citizens of Greater Los Angeles to witness today’s maritime capabilities firsthand. Nearly 1,500 Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen will showcase their capabilities and equipment, participate in various community service events, and enjoy the hospitality of Los Angeles during the event.

U.S. Marine Corps 📸 by Sgt. Migel Reynosa

Battlefield Awareness with 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, participate in a drone avia...
05/22/2026

Battlefield Awareness

with 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, participate in a drone aviation integration test near Quackenbush training area.

📍Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, May 13, 2026.

This sUAS integration training teaches Marines to adapt to enemy unmanned aircraft by emphasizing battlefield awareness, disciplined maneuvers, and a shared understanding of how these systems will shape future ground operations.

U.S. Marine Corps 📸 by Lance Cpl. Gracelyn Hanson

Valiant MarkSoldiers with the Singapore Armed Forces and U.S. Marines with 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1...
05/21/2026

Valiant Mark

Soldiers with the Singapore Armed Forces and U.S. Marines with 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, participate in exercise Valiant Mark 26.

📍Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California.

Valiant Mark 26 is an annual, bilateral training exercise conducted between the Singapore Armed Forces and U.S. Marines with 1st MARDIV, I Marine Expeditionary Force, designed to enhance interoperability, improve combined arms and amphibious warfighting skills, and strengthen military-to-military relationships.

U.S. Marine Corps 📸 by Sgt. Khalil Brown

Eyes in the Sky with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, coordinate close air support during Exerc...
05/19/2026

Eyes in the Sky

with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, coordinate close air support during Exercise Garnet Rattler.

📍Saylor Creek Range, Idaho, May 7, 2026.

Garnet Rattler is a joint exercise between Marines and Airmen to train joint terminal attack controllers to increase efficiency, lethality and interoperability in a realistic training environment.

U.S. Marine Corps 📸 by Cpl. Sawyer Carleton

Up and Out! with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, provide security during a simulated casualty ...
05/19/2026

Up and Out!

with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, provide security during a simulated casualty evacuation as part of Exercise Garnet Rattler.

📍Orchard Combat Training Center, Idaho, May 5, 2026.

Garnet Rattler is a joint exercise between Marines and Airmen to train joint terminal attack controllers to increase efficiency, lethality and interoperability in a realistic training environment.

U.S. Marine Corps 📸 by Cpl. Sawyer Carleton

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