Marines TV

Individuals attending the 48th Marine Corps Marathon tell their story of resiliency and what it means to run the marathon in Arlington, Virginia on October 27th, 2023. The marathon is a 26.2 mile race that draws roughly 20,000 participants, more than 2,200 Marines and Sailors, and 1,500 civilian volunteers. Known as "The People's Marathon," the race was a celebration of every finisher’s honor, courage, and commitment to training for and completing the marathon. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Keahi J. Soomanstanton)

Members of the community gather with Marines and their families to participate in the Boot Camp Challenge at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Oct. 21, 2023. For the past 21 years the Boot Camp Challenge has offered a unique opportunity to the public to step into the shoes of a future Marine, guided by drill instructors to conquer a three-mile obstacle race and gain experience into what recruits go through during bootcamp. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Sydney Smith, Sgt. Gabriel Tavarez, Lance Cpl. Francisco Angel, Chief Warrant Officer Eric Laclair )

Members of the community gather with Marines and their families to participate in the Boot Camp Challenge at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Oct. 21, 2023. For the past 21 years the Boot Camp Challenge has offered a unique opportunity to the public to step into the shoes of a future Marine, guided by drill instructors to conquer a three-mile obstacle race and gain experience into what recruits go through during bootcamp. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Sydney Smith, Sgt. Gabriel Tavarez, Lance Cpl. Francisco Angel, Chief Warrant Officer Eric Laclair )

On the night of November 7, 2004, more than 10,000 Marines, Sailors and Soldiers launched Operation Phantom Fury with the objective of clearing the insurgent-held city of Fallujah, Iraq. Among these troops were LCpls. John Dugan, Jorge Jerez and Daniel Sloniker, all infantry Marines assigned to Charlie Co, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines. Together with their platoon commander, 1st Lt. Travis J. Fuller, they would endure some of the heaviest fighting the Marine Corps had seen since the Vietnam War. This is their story of courage, sacrifice, and remembrance. (U.S. Marine Corps video by SSgt John Martinez, Sgt. Santicia Ambriez, Cpl. Enos Jimenez, and Mass Communicator 1st Class Pedro Rodriguez).

U.S. service members alongside local nationals compete in Okinawan Dragon boats during the Naha Hari boat race in Naha Port, Okinawa, Japan, May 5, 2023. The Naha Hari boat races are a traditional Okinawan event that dates back to the 16th century, featuring teams of skilled sailors racing in dragon boats or other traditional Okinawan boats through challenging courses in Naha's harbor.

U.S. service members alongside local nationals compete in Okinawan Dragon boats during the Naha Hari boat race in Naha Port, Okinawa, Japan, May 5, 2023. The Naha Hari boat races are a traditional Okinawan event that dates back to the 16th century, featuring teams of skilled sailors racing in dragon boats or other traditional Okinawan boats through challenging courses in Naha's harbor. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Christopher Thompson and Cpl. Martha Linares)