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Press Releases

Latest press releases of all of the major changes and updates from the U.S. Marine Corps.

Correction to the Identity of Marines in Photograph of the Flag Raising on Mount Suribachi, Iwo Jima

The correct identification of Marines in Mr. Joe Rosenthal’s iconic photograph of the second flag raising on Mount Suribachi, Iwo Jima, Japan, is important.

Message to the Joint Force

I am humbled to represent you as the 20th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Our Nation has the most professional and capable military force in world history because of you our Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, Coast Guardsmen, and

DoD Annual Suicide Report CY18

QUANTICO, Virginia – In 2018, 77 Marines died by suicide (58 Active Component, 19 Reserve Component). The loss of each individual has lasting harmful effects on fellow Marines, their families, and the Corps. Suicide is a total-force concern and

DOD Identifies Marine Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Inherent Resolve.Gunnery Sergeant Scott A. Koppenhafer, 35, of Mancos, Colorado, died August 10, 2019, in Iraq, after suffering fatal wounds while supporting

Sergeant Major Troy E. Black Becomes the 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps

Sergeant Major Troy E. Black received the Sword of Office from Sergeant Major Ronald L. Green during a Relief and Appointment ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, July 26, signifying his new position as the 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine

Gen. David H. Berger Becomes 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps

General David H. Berger received the battle colors of the Marine Corps from Gen. Robert B. Neller during a passage of command ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, July 11, signifying his new position as the 38th Commandant of the Marine

Salvage operation update: Remains of three Marines recovered and identified

The remains of three Marines recovered during the salvage operation for the December 6, 2018 aircraft mishap involving an F/A-18 and a KC-130J have been identified.

Salvage Operations Conclude Surrounding December 2018 Aircraft Mishap

The salvage operation related to the Dec. 6, 2018, aircraft mishap involving an F/A-18 and a KC-130J has concluded. The operation occurred from May 27 to June 7, 2019.

Berger Confirmed as 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps

Lt. Gen. David H. Berger, Commanding General, Marine Corps Combat Development Command and Deputy Commandant for Combat Development and Integration, was confirmed by the Senate for his fourth star to the rank of general, and as the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC) June 5.

Marine Corps establishes Volunteer Cyber Auxiliary to Increase Cyberspace Readiness

The Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert Neller, announced last month the establishment of the Marine Corps Cyber Auxiliary (Cyber Aux), a volunteer organization aimed at increasing Marine Corps cyberspace readiness.