United States Marine Corps

Today, as we celebrate #NativeAmericanHeritageDay, we honor the legacy and contributions of the Navajo Code Talkers who helped secure Allied victory during World War II by utilizing their unwritten native language as an unbreakable code. Native American Marines like Cpl. John Kinsel Sr, who passed away in October at the age of 107, have served and carry on in our ranks the tradition of service, ingenuity, and our warrior culture. Of the 420 certified Navajo Code Talkers form the Greatest Generation, only two are still alive today. Peter MacDonald, 1928 – Present Corporal 6th Marine Division Thomas H. Begay, 1927 – Present Corporal 5th Signal Company, 5th Marine Division; 27th Marine Regiment, 5th Marine Division Semper Fidelis

Always Thankful – Then and Now As we celebrate #Thanksgiving, take time to reflect and give thanks. As #Marines, we are family - take care of one another during this holiday season and find an opportunity to support those in need in your community. Semper Fidelis #USMCHistory #USMC #GiveThanks

“They’re on our left, they’re on our right, they’re in front of us, they’re behind us…they can’t get away this time.” - Lt. Gen. Lewis B. “Chesty” Puller Today marks the anniversary of the start of the Battle of The Chosin Reservoir. More than 30,000 service members from the United States alongside a coalition of troops from Allied nations fought their way through the harsh, frozen terrain of the man-made Chosin Reservoir while battling a force of over 120,000 Chinese soldiers. Ultimately, the Marines of 1st Marine Division, having fought to the complete exhaustion of their resources, dangerously low on ammunition, and with no chance of reinforcement, were forced to fight their way out of that frozen reservoir and towards the port at the Hungnam Perimeter. The Marines fought constantly throughout the 17 days of the battle and eventually, made their way to the port of Hungnam, where the Marines were able to complete their withdrawal alongside other UN troops and thousands of Korean refugees. 13 Medals of Honor were awarded during the Battle of the Chosin Reservoir, 10 of them to United States Marines. #USMC #MarinesoftheCorps #USMCHistory

From October 4 to 21, 2024, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 24, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, led Exercise Warrior Voyage. This exercise aimed to evaluate the ESB’s role in supporting intermediate-level aviation logistics and executing rapid refueling operations, both critical for maintaining the readiness of the Aviation Combat Element in the Indo-Pacific region. Read More ⬇️: http://ms.spr.ly/6047WaZcL #Marines #USMC #MarineCorps

#OTD in 1943, #Marines with 2d Marine Division landed on Tarawa Atoll in the Gilbert Islands. The Marines' objective was to secure the Gilbert Islands and their strategic airfields. The initial landings were harrowing as low tides caused the landing craft to beach on an offshore reef. The beached landing craft forced the Marines to wade in chest-deep water hundreds of meters under intense enemy fire from crew-served weapons and fixed enemy positions. Despite fierce resistance and heavy casualties, by the end of the first day 5,000 Marines had made it ashore and established a 300-meter-deep beachhead. Over the next two days, armor and reinforcements landed on Tarawa and together they swept the enemy from their pillboxes, bunkers, and other fortifications, clearing the island. More than 1,000 U.S. Marines were killed in action and nearly 2,000 were wounded during the three-day capture of Tarawa Atoll. U.S. commanders learned important lessons from the Battle of Tarawa that would shape the planning, doctrine, and execution of amphibious landings for the remainder of WWII. #USMC #SemperFi #USMCHistory #Military

QUART 25.1 📍 Off the coast of Southern California (Oct. 21-Nov. 1) #Marines and @USNavy #Sailors conduct Quarterly Underway Amphibious Readiness Training (QUART) 25.1 on the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset. QUART is a joint training exercise designed to develop and sustain essential amphibious skills for effective operations in maritime environments while reinforcing the Navy-Marine Corps partnership. 📷 Marine Sgt. Brian A. Stippey

KAMANDAG 8 📍 Palawan Province, Philippines (Oct. 12-22, 2024) #Marines assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit train alongside Philippine Marines assigned to 3rd Marine Brigade during exercise KAMANDAG 8. #KAMANDAG is an annual Philippine Marine Corps and U.S. Marine Corps-led exercise aimed at enhancing the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ defense and humanitarian capabilities by providing valuable training in combined operations with foreign militaries to advance a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. This year marks the eighth iteration of this exercise and includes participants from the French Armed Forces, Royal Thai Marine Corps, and Indonesian Marine Corps; including continued participation from the Australian Defense Force, British Armed Forces, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, and Republic of Korea Marine Corps. 📹 Marine Cpl. Luis Agoostini #MarineCorps #USMC

#MarineCorps Gunnery Sgt. Tyrece Moore, the communications chief for Marine Rotational Force-Southeast Asia (MRF-SEA), explains what MRF-SEA is and its roles in the Indo-Pacific Region, Nov. 2, 2024. MRF-SEA is a rotational unit derived from elements of I Marine Expeditionary Force executing a U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific operational model that involves training events and exchanges with partner military subject matter experts, promotes security goals with Allied and partner nations, and ensures a persistent 1st Marine Expeditionary Force presence west of the International Date Line. 📷 Marine Sgt. Shaina Jupiter

Honoring all Veterans Today and Every Day #OTD, we reflect on the sacrifices of all veterans who have dedicated themselves to preserving our freedoms during times of war and peace. #VeteransDay is a time to pay tribute to the men and women who have sworn to defend our country throughout the history of our nation. We give thanks to those who have served and created a legacy of unwavering commitment to our nation. We salute you today and every day. Semper Fidelis

Happy Birthday, Marines! Today, we celebrate 249 years of unmatched courage, unwavering dedication, and a legacy of service that has shaped our nation’s history. To every #Marine who has served, and to those who continue to serve, we thank you for your sacrifice, your strength, and your commitment to make this Corps the toughest, most respected force on the planet. To every Marine - Past, Present, and Future – Happy Birthday! #USMC249 #SemperFidelis #USMC