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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.
Commemorating the 250th Birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps
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U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Hope Nelson, planning officer with the 2d Combat Engineer Battalion, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force 250, takes a photo at the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System during Marine Week Nashville in Nashville, Tennessee, June 3, 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.
250603-M-OE291-1302.JPG Photo By: Lance Cpl. Kiara Rawls

Jun 11, 2025
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Hope Nelson, planning officer with the 2d Combat Engineer Battalion, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force 250, takes a photo at the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System during Marine Week Nashville in Nashville, Tennessee, June 3, 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.


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U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Hope Nelson, planning officer with the 2d Combat Engineer Battalion, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force 250, takes a photo at the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System during Marine Week Nashville in Nashville, Tennessee, June 3, 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.
250603-M-OE291-1302.JPG Photo By: Lance Cpl. Kiara Rawls

Jun 11, 2025
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Hope Nelson, planning officer with the 2d Combat Engineer Battalion, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force 250, takes a photo at the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System during Marine Week Nashville in Nashville, Tennessee, June 3, 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.


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U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Hope Nelson, planning officer with the 2d Combat Engineer Battalion, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force 250, takes a photo at the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System during Marine Week Nashville in Nashville, Tennessee, June 3, 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.
250603-M-OE291-1302.JPG Photo By: Lance Cpl. Kiara Rawls

Jun 11, 2025
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Hope Nelson, planning officer with the 2d Combat Engineer Battalion, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force 250, takes a photo at the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System during Marine Week Nashville in Nashville, Tennessee, June 3, 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.


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U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Hope Nelson, planning officer with the 2d Combat Engineer Battalion, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force 250, takes a photo at the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System during Marine Week Nashville in Nashville, Tennessee, June 3, 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.
250603-M-OE291-1302.JPG Photo By: Lance Cpl. Kiara Rawls

Jun 11, 2025
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Hope Nelson, planning officer with the 2d Combat Engineer Battalion, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force 250, takes a photo at the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System during Marine Week Nashville in Nashville, Tennessee, June 3, 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.


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This photograph is considered public domain and has been cleared for release. If you would like to republish please give the photographer appropriate credit. Further, any commercial or non-commercial use of this photograph or any other DoD image must be made in compliance with guidance found at http://www.dimoc.mil/resources/limitations.html , which pertains to intellectual property restrictions (e.g., copyright and trademark, including the use of official emblems, insignia, names and slogans), warnings regarding use of images of identifiable personnel, appearance of endorsement, and related matters.



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