Marine Week Features

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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Jul 12, 2025

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Joshua Pontius, a drill instructor with Instructional Training Company, Support Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, interacts with Jamaria Peters, a Make-A-Wish recipient, during a ceremony for Peters at the Willis Tower during Marine Week Chicago, July 11, 2025. The event featured a performance from the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, music from the Quantico Marine Band, and the appearance of drill instructors from the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. This year, the Marine Corps will celebrate two and a half centuries of serving the nation with honor, courage, and commitment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Elijua Guel)

CAMERA

Canon EOS R

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RF28-70mm F2 L USM

APERTURE

25/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/200

ISO

2500

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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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 https://www.dimoc.mil/resources/limitations, 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.

CAMERA

Canon EOS R

LENS

RF28-70mm F2 L USM

APERTURE

25/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/200

ISO

2500

Jul 12, 2025

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Joshua Pontius, a drill instructor with Instructional Training Company, Support Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, interacts with Jamaria Peters, a Make-A-Wish recipient, during a ceremony for Peters at the Willis Tower during Marine Week Chicago, July 11, 2025. The event featured a performance from the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, music from the Quantico Marine Band, and the appearance of drill instructors from the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. This year, the Marine Corps will celebrate two and a half centuries of serving the nation with honor, courage, and commitment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Elijua Guel)

CAMERA

Canon EOS R

LENS

RF28-70mm F2 L USM

APERTURE

25/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/200

ISO

2500

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

Read More

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 https://www.dimoc.mil/resources/limitations, 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.

CAMERA

Canon EOS R

LENS

RF28-70mm F2 L USM

APERTURE

25/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/200

ISO

2500