Major General Karl D. Pierson

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11/08/2025

Devil Dogs

For 250 years, the world has come to know us by many names, but the one that echoes with unwavering strength and determination is Devil Dogs.

stationed across the globe commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Marine Corps, honoring a distinguished legacy of service, sacrifice, and unwavering fidelity to both the nation and fellow Marines.

📽️ (U.S. Marine Corps video by CTR Moises Rodriguez)

11/08/2025

The Warrior Mindset

Medal of Honor recipient Cpl. Kyle Carpenter explains his view on the warrior mindset in celebration of the 250th Marine Corps Birthday.

stationed across the globe commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Marine Corps, honoring a distinguished legacy of service, sacrifice, and unwavering fidelity to both the nation and fellow Marines.

📍 Quantico, Virginia (Oct. 20, 2025)

🎥 (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Elijah Guel)

11/08/2025

Courage Is A Decision

Retired Marine Chief Warrant Officer 5 Wayne Ryther speaks about the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps.

stationed across the globe commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Marine Corps, honoring a distinguished legacy of service, sacrifice, and unwavering fidelity to both the nation and fellow Marines.

📍 Albany, Georgia (Oct. 17, 2025)

📷 U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Alondra Lopez Gonzalez and Lance Cpl. Matthew McDonnell

11/02/2025

250 Years of Winning Our Nation's Battles

For one quarter of a millennium, we have defended our country. From the birth of our nation during the American Revolution, to the end of the Global War on Terror, our role as a naval-based amphibious force has played a defining role in turning the tides of each conflict into our Nation’s favor.

We have fought in every clime and place, and we maintain readiness to continue to be America's 9-1-1 anytime and anywhere we are called upon. Here's to the next 250.

Semper Fidelis & Happy Birthday, Marines!

(Narrated by Jon Bernthal)

50 Years Strong 🏃The 50th Marine Corps Marathon took place in Arlington, Virginia. The 2025 “People’s Marathon” featured...
10/29/2025

50 Years Strong 🏃

The 50th Marine Corps Marathon took place in Arlington, Virginia. The 2025 “People’s Marathon” featured the hallmark esprit de corps, perseverance, and community spirit the race is known for.

Tens of thousands of runners converged in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia to not only show support for the Marine Corps and their country, but also for the unique experience of running this iconic course alongside Marines.

📍 Arlington, Virginia (October 26, 2025)

📷 (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Sgt. Dean Gurule, Sgt Rowdy Vanskike and Lance Cpl. Federico Marquez)

10/29/2025

U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Carey Cash, the Chaplain of the Marine Corps, speaks about mental health and strategies for maintaining a positive mindset.

Chaplain Cash encouraged service members to draw on faith, hope and love, and advised them to seek support.

📍 Arlington, Virginia (Oct. 20, 2025)

📹 (U.S. Marine Corps video by Staff Sgt. Joshua Smith, Lance Cpl. Juaquin Greaves, Lance Cpl. Noah Matheny and John Martinez)

10/24/2025

2025 Force Design Update Announcement

The Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric M. Smith, published the 2025 Force Design Update, which lays out how the Marine Corps is aggressively pursuing modernization initiatives to ensure it remains a globally responsive, naval expeditionary force.

These efforts are crucial for maintaining readiness and lethality in an era of rapidly evolving technology and increasingly capable adversaries.

Read the update at the link below ⬇️

https://www.marines.mil/.../Force_Design_Update-October...

📹 (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Michael Bartman)

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