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For two and a half centuries, the United States Marine Corps has stood as a beacon of honor, courage, and commitment. From the earliest days of the American Revolution to the modern era, the Marines have been at the forefront of defending our nation's freedom and values. Join us in celebrating this historic milestone and honoring the brave men and women who have served with distinction.

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Former Tennessee Titans football player and current podcaster, Delanie Walker, talks to U.S. Marine Corps officers from across the country during a celebrity softball game at First Horizon Park in Nashville, Tenn., June 2, 2025. Founded on November 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps has served our nation honorably in every clime and place for 250 years. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living "Semper Fidelis" or "Always Faithful" to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brynn L. Bouchard)

Former Tennessee Titans football player and current podcaster, Delanie Walker, talks to U.S. Marine Corps officers from across the country during a celebrity softball game at First Horizon Park in Nashville, Tenn., June 2, 2025. Founded on November 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps has served our nation honorably in every clime and place for 250 years. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living "Semper Fidelis" or "Always Faithful" to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brynn L. Bouchard)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brynn Bouchard

U.S. Marines with the United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, Marine Barracks Washington, perform during a celebrity softball game at First Horizon Park in Nashville, Tenn., June 2, 2025. Founded on November 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps has served our nation honorably in every clime and place for 250 years. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living "Semper Fidelis" or "Always Faithful" to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brynn L. Bouchard)

U.S. Marines with the United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, Marine Barracks Washington, perform during a celebrity softball game at First Horizon Park in Nashville, Tenn., June 2, 2025. Founded on November 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps has served our nation honorably in every clime and place for 250 years. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living "Semper Fidelis" or "Always Faithful" to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brynn L. Bouchard)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brynn Bouchard

U.S. Marines with 2d Combat Engineer Battalion, 2d Marine Division and volunteers with The Branch of Nashville, pose for a photo during a volunteer event as part of Marine Week Nashville, in Nashville, Tennessee, June 2, 2025. Founded on November 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps has served our nation honorably in every clime and place for 250 years. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living 'Semper Fidelis' or 'Always Faithful' to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro)

U.S. Marines with 2d Combat Engineer Battalion, 2d Marine Division and volunteers with The Branch of Nashville, pose for a photo during a volunteer event as part of Marine Week Nashville, in Nashville, Tennessee, June 2, 2025. Founded on November 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps has served our nation honorably in every clime and place for 250 years. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living 'Semper Fidelis' or 'Always Faithful' to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Dylan Belisle, a motor transport operator with 2d Combat Engineer Battalion, 2d Marine Division, poses for a photo during a volunteer event at The Branch of Nashville as part of Marine Week Nashville, in Nashville, Tennessee, June 2, 2025. Founded on November 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps has served our nation honorably in every clime and place for 250 years. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living 'Semper Fidelis' or 'Always Faithful' to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Dylan Belisle, a motor transport operator with 2d Combat Engineer Battalion, 2d Marine Division, poses for a photo during a volunteer event at The Branch of Nashville as part of Marine Week Nashville, in Nashville, Tennessee, June 2, 2025. Founded on November 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps has served our nation honorably in every clime and place for 250 years. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living 'Semper Fidelis' or 'Always Faithful' to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Eian Crean, a combat engineer with 2d Combat Engineer Battalion, 2d Marine Division, poses for a photo during a volunteer event at The Branch of Nashville as part of Marine Week Nashville, in Nashville, Tennessee, June 2, 2025. Founded on November 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps has served our nation honorably in every clime and place for 250 years. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living 'Semper Fidelis' or 'Always Faithful' to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Eian Crean, a combat engineer with 2d Combat Engineer Battalion, 2d Marine Division, poses for a photo during a volunteer event at The Branch of Nashville as part of Marine Week Nashville, in Nashville, Tennessee, June 2, 2025. Founded on November 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps has served our nation honorably in every clime and place for 250 years. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living 'Semper Fidelis' or 'Always Faithful' to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro

U.S. Marines with the United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon execute their "double inspection" sequence during their performance at Marine Week Nashville 2025 at the Nashville Superspeedway, Nashville, Tennessee, June 1, 2025. Founded on November 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps has served our nation honorably in every clime and place for 250 years. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating, service, sacrifice, and honoring the legacy of “Semper Fidelis” to each other and the Nation we defend. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro)

U.S. Marines with the United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon execute their "double inspection" sequence during their performance at Marine Week Nashville 2025 at the Nashville Superspeedway, Nashville, Tennessee, June 1, 2025. Founded on November 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps has served our nation honorably in every clime and place for 250 years. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating, service, sacrifice, and honoring the legacy of “Semper Fidelis” to each other and the Nation we defend. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th sergeant major of the Marine Corps, participates in Marine Week Nashville, Nashville, Tennessee, June 1-2, 2025. As part of Marine Week Nashville, Ruiz met with veterans of the Marine Corps League, was named the Honorary Race Official for the Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway, participated in a reenlistment ceremony, conducted a physical training event, and was the Guest of Honor for a wreath laying ceremony. Marine Week Nashville featured activations across Nashville and honored the Marine Corps’ legacy of support and fidelity to local communities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by GySgt Jordan E. Gilbert)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th sergeant major of the Marine Corps, participates in Marine Week Nashville, Nashville, Tennessee, June 1-2, 2025. As part of Marine Week Nashville, Ruiz met with veterans of the Marine Corps League, was named the Honorary Race Official for the Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway, participated in a reenlistment ceremony, conducted a physical training event, and was the Guest of Honor for a wreath laying ceremony. Marine Week Nashville featured activations across Nashville and honored the Marine Corps’ legacy of support and fidelity to local communities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by GySgt Jordan E. Gilbert)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Jordan Gilbert

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th sergeant major of the Marine Corps, participates in Marine Week Nashville, Nashville, Tennessee, June 1-2, 2025. As part of Marine Week Nashville, Ruiz met with veterans of the Marine Corps League, was named the Honorary Race Official for the Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway, participated in a reenlistment ceremony, conducted a physical training event, and was the Guest of Honor for a wreath laying ceremony. Marine Week Nashville featured activations across Nashville and honored the Marine Corps’ legacy of support and fidelity to local communities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by GySgt Jordan E. Gilbert)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th sergeant major of the Marine Corps, participates in Marine Week Nashville, Nashville, Tennessee, June 1-2, 2025. As part of Marine Week Nashville, Ruiz met with veterans of the Marine Corps League, was named the Honorary Race Official for the Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway, participated in a reenlistment ceremony, conducted a physical training event, and was the Guest of Honor for a wreath laying ceremony. Marine Week Nashville featured activations across Nashville and honored the Marine Corps’ legacy of support and fidelity to local communities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by GySgt Jordan E. Gilbert)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Jordan Gilbert

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th sergeant major of the Marine Corps, participates in Marine Week Nashville, Nashville, Tennessee, June 1-2, 2025. As part of Marine Week Nashville, Ruiz met with veterans of the Marine Corps League, was named the Honorary Race Official for the Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway, participated in a reenlistment ceremony, conducted a physical training event, and was the Guest of Honor for a wreath laying ceremony. Marine Week Nashville featured activations across Nashville and honored the Marine Corps’ legacy of support and fidelity to local communities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by GySgt Jordan E. Gilbert)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th sergeant major of the Marine Corps, participates in Marine Week Nashville, Nashville, Tennessee, June 1-2, 2025. As part of Marine Week Nashville, Ruiz met with veterans of the Marine Corps League, was named the Honorary Race Official for the Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway, participated in a reenlistment ceremony, conducted a physical training event, and was the Guest of Honor for a wreath laying ceremony. Marine Week Nashville featured activations across Nashville and honored the Marine Corps’ legacy of support and fidelity to local communities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by GySgt Jordan E. Gilbert)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Jordan Gilbert

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th sergeant major of the Marine Corps, participates in Marine Week Nashville, Nashville, Tennessee, June 1-2, 2025. As part of Marine Week Nashville, Ruiz met with veterans of the Marine Corps League, was named the Honorary Race Official for the Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway, participated in a reenlistment ceremony, conducted a physical training event, and was the Guest of Honor for a wreath laying ceremony. Marine Week Nashville featured activations across Nashville and honored the Marine Corps’ legacy of support and fidelity to local communities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by GySgt Jordan E. Gilbert)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th sergeant major of the Marine Corps, participates in Marine Week Nashville, Nashville, Tennessee, June 1-2, 2025. As part of Marine Week Nashville, Ruiz met with veterans of the Marine Corps League, was named the Honorary Race Official for the Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway, participated in a reenlistment ceremony, conducted a physical training event, and was the Guest of Honor for a wreath laying ceremony. Marine Week Nashville featured activations across Nashville and honored the Marine Corps’ legacy of support and fidelity to local communities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by GySgt Jordan E. Gilbert)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Jordan Gilbert

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th sergeant major of the Marine Corps, participates in Marine Week Nashville, Nashville, Tennessee, June 1-2, 2025. As part of Marine Week Nashville, Ruiz met with veterans of the Marine Corps League, was named the Honorary Race Official for the Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway, participated in a reenlistment ceremony, conducted a physical training event, and was the Guest of Honor for a wreath laying ceremony. Marine Week Nashville featured activations across Nashville and honored the Marine Corps’ legacy of support and fidelity to local communities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by GySgt Jordan E. Gilbert)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th sergeant major of the Marine Corps, participates in Marine Week Nashville, Nashville, Tennessee, June 1-2, 2025. As part of Marine Week Nashville, Ruiz met with veterans of the Marine Corps League, was named the Honorary Race Official for the Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway, participated in a reenlistment ceremony, conducted a physical training event, and was the Guest of Honor for a wreath laying ceremony. Marine Week Nashville featured activations across Nashville and honored the Marine Corps’ legacy of support and fidelity to local communities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by GySgt Jordan E. Gilbert)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Jordan Gilbert

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th sergeant major of the Marine Corps, participates in Marine Week Nashville, Nashville, Tennessee, June 1-2, 2025. As part of Marine Week Nashville, Ruiz met with veterans of the Marine Corps League, was named the Honorary Race Official for the Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway, participated in a reenlistment ceremony, conducted a physical training event, and was the Guest of Honor for a wreath laying ceremony. Marine Week Nashville featured activations across Nashville and honored the Marine Corps’ legacy of support and fidelity to local communities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by GySgt Jordan E. Gilbert)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th sergeant major of the Marine Corps, participates in Marine Week Nashville, Nashville, Tennessee, June 1-2, 2025. As part of Marine Week Nashville, Ruiz met with veterans of the Marine Corps League, was named the Honorary Race Official for the Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway, participated in a reenlistment ceremony, conducted a physical training event, and was the Guest of Honor for a wreath laying ceremony. Marine Week Nashville featured activations across Nashville and honored the Marine Corps’ legacy of support and fidelity to local communities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by GySgt Jordan E. Gilbert)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Jordan Gilbert

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th sergeant major of the Marine Corps, participates in Marine Week Nashville, Nashville, Tennessee, June 1-2, 2025. As part of Marine Week Nashville, Ruiz met with veterans of the Marine Corps League, was named the Honorary Race Official for the Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway, participated in a reenlistment ceremony, conducted a physical training event, and was the Guest of Honor for a wreath laying ceremony. Marine Week Nashville featured activations across Nashville and honored the Marine Corps’ legacy of support and fidelity to local communities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by GySgt Jordan E. Gilbert)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th sergeant major of the Marine Corps, participates in Marine Week Nashville, Nashville, Tennessee, June 1-2, 2025. As part of Marine Week Nashville, Ruiz met with veterans of the Marine Corps League, was named the Honorary Race Official for the Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway, participated in a reenlistment ceremony, conducted a physical training event, and was the Guest of Honor for a wreath laying ceremony. Marine Week Nashville featured activations across Nashville and honored the Marine Corps’ legacy of support and fidelity to local communities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by GySgt Jordan E. Gilbert)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Jordan Gilbert

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th sergeant major of the Marine Corps, participates in Marine Week Nashville, Nashville, Tennessee, June 1-2, 2025. As part of Marine Week Nashville, Ruiz met with veterans of the Marine Corps League, was named the Honorary Race Official for the Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway, participated in a reenlistment ceremony, conducted a physical training event, and was the Guest of Honor for a wreath laying ceremony. Marine Week Nashville featured activations across Nashville and honored the Marine Corps’ legacy of support and fidelity to local communities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by GySgt Jordan E. Gilbert)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th sergeant major of the Marine Corps, participates in Marine Week Nashville, Nashville, Tennessee, June 1-2, 2025. As part of Marine Week Nashville, Ruiz met with veterans of the Marine Corps League, was named the Honorary Race Official for the Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway, participated in a reenlistment ceremony, conducted a physical training event, and was the Guest of Honor for a wreath laying ceremony. Marine Week Nashville featured activations across Nashville and honored the Marine Corps’ legacy of support and fidelity to local communities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by GySgt Jordan E. Gilbert)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Jordan Gilbert

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th sergeant major of the Marine Corps, participates in Marine Week Nashville, Nashville, Tennessee, June 1-2, 2025. As part of Marine Week Nashville, Ruiz met with veterans of the Marine Corps League, was named the Honorary Race Official for the Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway, participated in a reenlistment ceremony, conducted a physical training event, and was the Guest of Honor for a wreath laying ceremony. Marine Week Nashville featured activations across Nashville and honored the Marine Corps’ legacy of support and fidelity to local communities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by GySgt Jordan E. Gilbert)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th sergeant major of the Marine Corps, participates in Marine Week Nashville, Nashville, Tennessee, June 1-2, 2025. As part of Marine Week Nashville, Ruiz met with veterans of the Marine Corps League, was named the Honorary Race Official for the Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway, participated in a reenlistment ceremony, conducted a physical training event, and was the Guest of Honor for a wreath laying ceremony. Marine Week Nashville featured activations across Nashville and honored the Marine Corps’ legacy of support and fidelity to local communities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by GySgt Jordan E. Gilbert)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Jordan Gilbert

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Christopher Miles, a Colorado native, with 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, poses for a photo at the Cracker Barrel 400 brand activation during Marine Week Nashville 2025 at the Nashville Superspeedway, Nashville, Tennessee, June 1, 2025. Founded on November 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps has served our nation honorably in every clime and place for 250 years. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living 'Semper Fidelis' or 'Always Faithful' to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro

U.S. Marines with 2d Marine Aircraft Wing Band recites the Oath of Enlistment for a reenlistment ceremony during the Cracker Barrel 400 brand activation as part of Marine Week Nashville 2025 at the Nashville Superspeedway, Nashville, Tennessee, June 1, 2025. Founded on November 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps has served our nation honorably in every clime and place for 250 years. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living 'Semper Fidelis' or 'Always Faithful' to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro

A U.S. Marine with Recruiting Station Nashville, assists a young attendee from the Cracker Barrel 400 brand activation during Marine Week Nashville 2025 at the Nashville Superspeedway, Nashville, Tennessee, June 1, 2025. Founded on November 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps has served our nation honorably in every clime and place for 250 years. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living 'Semper Fidelis' or 'Always Faithful' to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro

Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, a Sonora, Mexico native, takes a group photo with Marine Corps Installations East during Cracker Barrel 400 brand activation, Marine Week Nashville 2025 at the Nashville Superspeedway, Nashville, Tennessee, June 1, 2025. Founded on November 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps has served our nation honorably in every clime and place for 250 years. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living 'Semper Fidelis' or 'Always Faithful' to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro

Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz and Lieutenant Colonel Dave Sierleja, the commanding officer of 2d Combat Engineer Battalion, shake hands with newly reenlisted Marines during the Cracker Barrel 400 brand activation as part of Marine Week Nashville 2025 at the Nashville Superspeedway, Nashville, Tennessee, June 1, 2025. Founded on November 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps has served our nation honorably in every clime and place for 250 years. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living 'Semper Fidelis' or 'Always Faithful' to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro