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Press Releases

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

Death of General Thomas R. Morgan, 21st Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps

The Marine Corps announces the passing of the 21st Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, General Thomas R. Morgan on December 6, 2024.

Marine Corps releases Talent Management Update, remains committed to empowering Marines while enhancing lethality

The Marine Corps released the latest Talent Management update in support of Force Design, highlighting the continuous efforts to modernize and innovate its talent management systems, enhancing readiness and empowering Marines to thrive in a dynamic operational environment. Building on the foundation set by Talent Management 2030 and the Talent Management Campaign Plan 2023-2025, Manpower and Reserve Affairs (M&RA) achieved significant milestones in retaining, developing, and optimizing the force.

USMC/MOD Joint Statement - Commencement of Force Flow

A small detachment of approximately 100 logistics support Marines from III Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) has started to relocate from Okinawa to Guam in line with the Joint Statement of the Security Consultative Committee (“2+2”) on July 28, 2024.

Marine Corps crushes fiscal year 2024 end strength with historic retention, recruiting success

The Marine Corps achieved historic first-term reenlistment numbers and exceeded its retention goal for Fiscal Year 2024 in a competitive and challenging environment. Engaged leaders across the Marine Corps retained the most qualified Marines at levels not seen in over a decade. Additionally, these efforts contributed to the Marine Corps exceeding its authorized end strength requirement, which is a summation of recruiting and retention efforts.

SECNAV Del Toro Reflects on Three Years in Office at the Future Warfighting Symposium

Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro delivered remarks at the Future Warfighting Symposium at the Naval War College in Newport, R.I., Aug. 8. Secretary Del Toro addressed new Naval War College (NWC) students, faculty, and staff on the eve of his third anniversary in office.

MARINE BARRACKS WASHINGTON TO HOST ENLISTED-LED EVENING PARADE

Marine Barracks Washington will host an enlisted-led Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., this Friday, July 26 at 8:45 pm.

Marine Corps launches Barracks Digital Maintenance Request System Service-Wide

The Marine Corps launched and has fully implemented QSRMax, which is the service’s main effort to upgrade its maintenance request system from analog to digital.

CMC Signs the First Training and Education Annual Report on Force Design

U.S. Marine Corps Commandant General Eric M. Smith has signed the U.S. Marine Corps Training and Education Annual Report (TEAR), June, 12, 2024. Published and distributed by Commanding General U.S. Marine Corps Training and Education Command (TECOM) Lieutenant General Kevin M. Iiams, the TEAR is the first annual report since the publishing of Training and Education 2030 (TE2030) by General David H. Berger, the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps. The 14-page document outlines how CG TECOM has organized, progressed, and accomplished the 37 Force Design directed actions from TE2030.

Funeral details for the late 29th Commandant of the Marine Corps, General Alfred M. Gray Jr.

On Monday, July 29, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., funeral services will be held at the Fort Myer Memorial Chapel for the 29th Commandant of the Marine Corps, General Alfred M. Gray Jr., and his wife, Mrs. Janice Gray. Immediately following funeral services, graveside full military honors will occur at Arlington National Cemetery to lay General and Mrs. Gray to rest.

Exercise Native Fury 24 begins in Saudi Arabia

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), the United Arab Emirates, and U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Central Command (USMARCENT) launched Exercise NATIVE FURY 24 (NF 24) at a Saudi Naval Port on May 5, 2024.