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The Marine Corps Birthday is a celebrated event with time honored traditions. Learn about how the Marines celebrate their birth. More videos

On this day we give our appreciation to all the men and women who have served in our country's military. More videos

Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 366 transports Norwegian Home Guard troops during Exercise Trident Juncture 18 at Vaernes Air Base, Norway, Nov. 2, 2018. The exercise enhances the U.S. and NATO Allies’ and partners’ abilities to work together collectively to conduct military operations under challenging conditions. More videos

Corporal Samantha Bray tells us about the ongoing support and relief efforts after typhoon Yutu. More videos

Cheyenne Peace Chief and artist Harvey Pratt has made a career out of giving back. From United States Marine to Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigations Agent, Harvey has served his country, his home and his family. Forever an artist, his work can be found throughout his career. It has caught criminals and designed memorials. Here’s just a small look into the amazing life of Harvey Pratt. More videos

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Today, the Corps honored one of its many trailblazers. The Marine base in Guam was named after Brig. Gen. Vicente… https://t.co/1LEv0yr9i8

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Words From a Legend 31st Commandant Gen. Charles Krulak was the guest of honor at @GenRobertNeller's Birthday Ball… https://t.co/Tye4Km9K2t

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Early Birds Two MV-22 Ospreys with @22nd_MEU, prepare for takeoff aboard USS Kearsarge. https://t.co/OEvRR2agxy

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Under the Cover of Night Lance Cpl. Tyler Meeds provides security with an M240B machine gun during Exercise Triden… https://t.co/JiMnKscoFi

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Send this week downrange with Marines from Exercise Bougainville II. (@IIIMEF video by Cpl. Luke Kuennen.) https://t.co/AYXBzmx3jy

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An M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank attached with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, patrols during a predeployment training exercise at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Nov. 9, 2018. Dar...

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