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A MESSAGE FROM THE COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS

On 10 November 1970, Commandant Chapman challenged all Marines, active and inactive, young and old, deployed or recently returned from combat, "not to look back, but instead, to look to the future." He insisted that we celebrate our anniversary, "not as an end of almost two centuries of dedicated service, but as preparation for new service, new dedication, and new achievement." Those sage words resonate across time and are as applicable today as they were 51 years ago.

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Major Gen. Jason Q. Bohm, Marine Corps Recruiting Command, Commanding General, cuts the cake during the Cake Cutting Ceremony for the 246th Marine Corps Birthday at the Clubs of Quantico, Marine Corps Base Quantico, VA, on November 4, 2021.The Cake Cutting Ceremony is an annual tradition representing an annual renewal of each Marines commitment to the Corps, and The Corps’ commitment to passing on knowledge and tradition from one generation to the next. - Major Gen. Jason Q. Bohm, Marine Corps Recruiting Command, Commanding General, cuts the cake during the Cake Cutting Ceremony for the 246th Marine Corps Birthday at the Clubs of Quantico, Marine Corps Base Quantico, VA, on November 4, 2021.The Cake Cutting Ceremony is an annual tradition representing an annual renewal of each Marines commitment to the Corps, and The Corps’ commitment to passing on knowledge and tradition from one generation to the next.

The USMC celebrates 246 years of service to its nation

On November 10, 2021, Marines across the globe will recognize and acknowledge 246 years of service to their country, the sacrifices made to defend democracy, and the Marine Corps’ enduring legacy as America’s premier fighting force. The Marine Corps’ annual tradition celebrates the establishment of the organization on November 10, 1775, by the Second Continental Congress. Following their role in the American Revolution, the Marines were abolished following the Treaty of Paris in April 1783. Then, on July 11, 1798, Congress ordered the creation of the Marine Corps and directed that it be available for service under the Secretary of the Navy...

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Marine Expeditionary Unit Arrives in the Middle East—Here’s What We Know

3/30/2026 - https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/marine-expeditionary-unit-arrives-in-the-middle-eastheres-what-we-know-2d290820?gaa_at=eafs&gaa_n=AWEtsqchYXcC08LpulfG6Gr50_VIhXayd9mI8cZh6ZyK_DGOC2Qa_hQnCD_u&gaa_ts=69ca9ead&gaa_sig=La3lUR6ysl4XoDWNm9XP-0Ugwey_Ksxbh8Ttyg2nw0RrJ8TuAwbTjsEU5U8z1FtDl9gJmxD76E3zSuO

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A MESSAGE FROM THE COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS

The USMC celebrates 246 years of service to its nation

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Marine Expeditionary Unit Arrives in the Middle East—Here’s What We Know

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