Marine Recruiting Station Portland

12/08/2025

RSS Beaverton's Own!

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Reyes Diazsalgado, an Oregon native recruited from RSS Beaverton and an Expeditionary Airfield Systems Technician with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, executes underwater egress training at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan.

This critical training teaches Marines how to safely escape from submerged aircraft, ensuring readiness for operations across any environment.

LCpl. Diazsalgado demonstrates the dedication and proficiency required of a Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Marine.

10/27/2025

1st Lt. Michael Meo, a platoon commander and Portland, Oregon, native with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines, observes as Marines operate an M3 multi-role anti-armor anti-personnel weapon system during a live-fire exercise at Camp Dawson, West Virginia, July 28, 2025. Marines with 2/2 trained alongside Combat Logistics Battalion 22 to refine combat readiness and sustainment capabilities.

(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack Labrador)

10/20/2025

Sharpening the edge in Alaska.

Marines from VMGR-152 participated in Red Flag Alaska 25, leveraging the state’s unique environment to enhance combat lethality and refine critical aerial refueling skills.

10/16/2025

10/13/2025

Precision and expertise.

Cpl. Tanis Pendleton, a fixed-wing aircraft mechanic from Roseburg, Oregon, with VMFA-121, plays a critical role in maintaining the readiness of F-35B Lightning II aircraft during Exercise Cope North 25.

10/09/2025

Engaging audiences across the state!

Musicians from the 3rd MAW Band and Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Bands toured Alaska to highlight career opportunities within the Marine Corps Music Program.

10/06/2025

Portland, Oregon, native 1st Lt. Michael Meo, a platoon commander with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines, observes the terrain during training at Camp Dawson, West Virginia. Marines with 2/2 conducted a series of training events to stay prepared for future missions.

(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jorge Borjas)

10/01/2025

Connecting with communities across Alaska!

Lance Cpl. Gregory DeArmond, a native of Wasilla, and other members of the 3rd MAW Band visited multiple schools throughout Alaska to highlight career opportunities within the Marine Corps Music Program.

03/28/2025

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Noah Lindsay, a musician with the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band and a native of Beaverton, performs for students from Mahidol University during a musical workshop in Bangkok, Thailand.

If you’re interested in taking your music career to the next level, check out the Marine Corps Enlisted Option Program!

U.S. Marines Corps photo by Cpl. Martha Linares

03/27/2025

Today, on March 27th (03/27) we recognize the Marine Raiders.

Marine Forces Special Operations Command operates at the tip of the spear in support of United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM).

0372 is the Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) job series identifier for the Marine Raiders.

📷 (U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Valerie Escobar)

03/05/2025

In alignment with Department of Defense (DoD) Instruction 5400.17 and recent
Executive Orders issued by the President, the United States Marine Corps is reviewing and adjusting its social media content to ensure compliance with DoD policies and priorities. As a result, certain posts have been removed or modified to maintain consistency with federal guidance and uphold the integrity of our official communication channels.

The Marine Corps remains committed to transparency, professionalism, and adherence to DoD directives while continuing to engage with our community in a manner that reflects our core values of honor, courage, and commitment.

For any questions regarding social media policies, please refer to official DoD guidance available at https:// www.esd.whs.mil/Directives/issuances/dodi/.

Semper Fidelis.

01/31/2025

Leadership in action!

Sgt. Jeremiah Grigsby, an infantry Marine originally recruited out of our Recruiting Sub-Station Beaverton, is guiding the next generation of Marines during a land navigation training exercise in Okinawa, Japan.

Grigsby, a native of Beaverton, Oregon, is serving with 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, and is helping his fellow Marines develop the skills they need to succeed in the field.