Marines TV

Sgt. Nicholas D. Ruiz received a Navy Commendation Medal for the following actions on October 13, 2023. The Kilo Company Drill Instructor observed a SODEXO employee at the recruit mess hall start choking after having a seizure and falling to the ground. Requiring immediate assistance, Sgt. Ruiz recognized the emergency and immediately assessed the situation, cleared the area, and took command of the scene to provide lifesaving aid and stabilized the victim while contacted emergency services. (US Marine Corps video by Sgt. Gabriel Tavarez)

U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, run through the French Quarter during the annual motivational run celebrating the 248th United States Marine Corps Birthday, New Orleans, Nov. 9th, 2023. The run started at Crescent Park and traveled along the Mississippi river, through the streets of downtown New Orleans, ending at the National World War II Museum for a cake cutting ceremony. Over 300 Marines and Sailors assigned to the command partook in this year’s event. (U.S. Marine Corps video by MARFORRES and MARFORSOUTH COMMSTRAT)

The Marine Corps celebrates Independence Day 2023. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by SSgt John A. Martinez)

U.S. Marines with 6th and 8th Communication Battalions, II Marine Expeditionary Force, and ally forces participate in the NATO-led Coalition Warrior and Interoperability Exploration, Experimentation, Examination Exercise (CWIX) in Bydgoszcz, Poland, June 19, 2023. CWIX is an annual event designed to perfect interoperability between NATO members and partner nations. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Jacob Richardson and Lance Cpl. Maxwell Cook)

Lance Corporal Garrett Green, Body Bearer Instructor, Marine Barracks Washington, gives insight on completing Ceremonial Drill School (CDS) and becoming a United Staes Marine Corps Body Bearer. The Body Bearers complete rigorous training during CDS in preparation of executing flawless funerals for fellow Marines. (United States Marine Corps video by Gunnery Sergeant Donell Bryant)

Lance Corporal Justin Shevlin, Body Bearer Instructor, Marine Barracks Washington, gives insight on completing Ceremonial Drill School (CDS) and becoming a United States Marine Corps Body Bearer. The Body Bearers complete rigorous training during CDS in preparation of executing flawless funerals for fellow Marines. (United States Marine Corps video by Gunnery Sergeant Donell Bryant)