Major General Karl D. Pierson

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)

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)

10/21/2025

10/21/2025

For 250 years, The United States Marine Corps has been America’s 9-1-1 force.

From sea to shore, the Marines and Sailors of I Marine Expeditionary Force (I MEF), supported by the U.S. Navy Commander, U.S. Third Fleet, executed the largest amphibious operation in more than thirty years, demonstrating unmatched readiness, precision, and teamwork, during the Marine Corps 250th Amphibious Capabilities Demonstration.

Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, The Secretary of the Navy, and Commandant of the Marine Corps Eric Smith were all in attendance to watch the occasion and deliver remarks.

We send a clear message to allies, partners, and adversaries alike: the United States maintains the world’s most lethal and adaptable maritime force — ready to respond anytime, anywhere, in any domain.

(U.S. Marine Corps and Navy photos by Chief Warrant Officer 2 Joshua Chacon, Gunnery Sgt. Aaron S. Patterson, Sgt. Shaina Jupiter. Sgt. Joseph Helms, Cpl. Mary R. Jenni, Lance Cpl. Abigail Hutcheson, Lance Cpl. Nicole Stuart, Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Gaither, Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Tyler Miles, Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Normand Basque)

10/21/2025

10/21/2025

That's a Wrap!

and Sailors participated in Navy Marine Corps 250 in Philadelphia, Oct. 9 - 15, 2025.

NMC 250 honors 250 years of U.S. Navy and Marine Corps legacy, tradition, and service by giving Philadelphia residents and visitors the opportunity to connect with Marines and Sailors, learn about the Corps’ values of honor, courage, and commitment, and experience community engagement events, static displays and performances from across both services.

📹 (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro)

10/21/2025

Homecoming

with the Official Marine Corps Color Guard, Silent Drill Platoon, and the "Commandant's Own" the United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, participate in the Navy and Marine Corps "Homecoming 250" Parade.

NMC 250 gives Philadelphia residents and visitors the opportunity to connect with Marines and U.S. Navy and experience community engagement events, static displays and performances.

Founded on November 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps has served in every clime and place for 250 years.

📍 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Oct. 13, 2025)

📷 (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher Prelle)