US Marine Corps Reserve: Innovating since 1916. Strengthening defense with MIU, advanced littoral craft. Committed to community with Toys for Tots.
#SemperFi
Cpl. Nkundimana Binene Claude, a DRC native and naturalized U.S. citizen, just became a
@USMC
Officer. Raised by a Banyamulenge tribal chief, his path from asylum seeker in 2011 to officer in 2023 is a testament to resilience and commitment.
OTD 1976: Marine Corps Reserve veteran,
@MLB
player Rick Monday saves the American flag from being burned by two protesters on the field during a game at Dodger Stadium.
Honor Them
OTD 1983: The Vietnam Veterans Memorial, containing the names of more than 13,000 Marines who lost their lives in Vietnam, was dedicated during a ceremony in Washington, D.C.
Today, we salute not just our fellow
#Marine
veterans but also the Sailors, Soldiers, Airmen, Guardians, and Coast Guardsmen who have dedicated themselves to our Nation. ๐บ๐ธ
Final Honors
Marines, family, and friends pay their final respects to Medal of Honor recipient Cpl. Duane E. Dewey, and his late spouse at a funeral service and ceremony in Florida, Nov. 16, 2021.
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@USMC
2nd Lt. Nkundimana Claude, a fire team leader with Alpha Co., 1/23,
@4th_MarDiv
, shares his journey to commissioning. Immigrating from Congo, Africa, he enlisted in the
#Marines
, became a U.S. citizen, graduated from
@txst
, and rose to officer rank.
Texas-native Cpl. Ross Jaroszewski, Anti-Tank Missileman with our 4th Marine Division, trains with a Javelin missile at ITX 4-23. The annual event boosts readiness & exercises MAGTF command and control.
#USMC
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@USMC
Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz of MARFORRES presents challenge coins to
#Marines
of 1/25 at MCAGCC Twentynine Palms, CA during ITX 4-23 on Jun 22.
#ITX
, the premier annual event, mobilizes forces, boosts readiness and exercises MAGTF C2.
#ICYMI
: Gen. Alfred M. Gray, 29th Commandant of the
@USMC
and architect of the "Warfighting" doctrine, passed away on March 20, 2024, in Virginia. His enduring influence on military education and strategy leaves a profound legacy.
#Marines
of Bravo Co., 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion execute squad attacks during
#IntrepidMaven
23.4 on July 5, 2023. The exercise aims to boost interoperability and readiness between
@USMC
and Jordanian Armed Forces.
@4th_MarDiv
The
@USMC
's first C-40A, assigned to VMR-1,
@MAG_fortyone
, 4thMAW, landed at NAS JRB Fort Worth, today. It'll provide vital assault support, air logistics, and transport of personnel & cargo within theaters of war.
#NAVAIR
#MakeAnImpact
During this 21st anniversary of 9/11, we honor the heroes and victims lost in the terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and in Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
#NeverForget
#911Memorial
#September11
Many service members celebrate this holiday far from home, often in danger. As we cherish time with loved ones, let's reflect on our blessings and commitment to freedom.
#ThanksgivingReflections
#ThankfulThursday
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Today, we celebrate 107 years of the
@USMC
Reserve! From World War I to the Global War on Terrorism and beyond, we have been a significant part of nation's premier force in readiness. Innovations such as the MIU and dual-use littoral craft prepare us for future challenges.
Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. David H. Berger and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black lead a motivational run on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Nov. 5, in celebration of the Marine Corpsโ upcoming 244th birthday.
#Marines
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Daniel S. Sullivan, the last actively serving
#Marine
in the U.S. Senate, retired from the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Feb. 1, 2024.
Happy Birthday, Marines!
For 247 years, Marines have fought in any clime and place to defend our nation. Today, we reflect on the legacy of our Corps, and rededicate ourselves to fighting and winning the battles that lie ahead.
#SemperFi
Full Video โฌ๏ธ
#Marines
of Company E, 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, honed patrol skills in a recent exercise in Syracuse, N.Y., emphasizing 4th LAR's readiness for reconnaissance, security, and combat in varied settings, aligning with
@USMC
wider goals.
Our
#Marines
and the
@USArmy
took part in Exercise Courage Crossing 22 at
@JBLM_PAO
in June. The Marine Corps-Army team executed a "wet-gap crossing" to deploy a bridge across a lake under simulated combat conditions.
#USMC
#Training
#JointForce
Brig. Gen. Omar J. Randall exemplifies the fusion of
@USMC
values & Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu discipline, emphasizing perseverance, teamwork, and self-improvement. His 15-year BJJ journey reflects his dedication to growth, mirroring his military career's resilience & community spirit.
Our Truck Co., 23rd Marine Regiment, was honored as a 2023 Marine Corps Motor Transport Awards Program unit awardee, celebrating their achievements in mission success, leadership, and impact in the motor transport field.
#MarineCorps
#ExcellenceInService
Charlie Co., 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Reg.,
@4th_MarDiv
, conduct live-fire training at Range 400,
@MCAGCC29Palms
, during ITX 4-23, Jun 25, 2023. The premier event for Marine Corps Reserve, ITX enhances readiness, lethality & MAGTF C2.
#Marines
#ITX
.
@USMC
1st Lt. James E. Swett was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions
#OTD
1943 at Guadalcanal. As division leader of
#Marine
Fighting Squadron 221, he shot down 7 enemy bombers in a single flight, displaying remarkable bravery against 150 Japanese planes.
#Marines
with 4th Reconnaissance Battalion,
@4th_Mardiv
, and members of partner nation special operation forces conduct helicopter rope suspension tactics training from a
@USMC
UH-1Y Venom during
#UNITASLXIV
at Cartagena, Colombia, July 13, 2023.
#Marines
with MARFORRES and
@MARFORSOUTH
observed the 248th Marine Corps Birthday at the Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana, Nov. 10, 2023. The guest of honor,
@USMCSgtMaj
, provided added motivation and inspiration for this special evening.
#USMC
Leadership change in the
@USMC
Reserve: Lt. Gen. David G. Bellon passes command to Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV in New Orleans on March 21, 2024. After 35 years of service, Bellon steps into retirement.
#USMCR
#LeadershipTransition
#MarineCorps
U.S. Marines land at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq, Dec. 31, 2019. (Video by U.S. Central Command Public Affairs/Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve)
US Marines and Honduran Naval Infantry joined forces for Exercise CENTAM Guardian 2024 in Honduras on April 8, 2024, enhancing interoperability and counter-threat capabilities through a simulated narcotics operation.
#CENTAMGuardian24
#Marines
#Honduras
@4th_MarDiv
#Marines
wtih Bravo Company, 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion, zero their M4A1 Carbines for Intrepid Maven 23.4, a bilateral USMC-JAF exercise in Jordan, July 4, 2023. The event enhances interoperability, bilateral relations & unit readiness.
#IM23
.4
#OTD
1976: Rick Monday, a Chicago
@Cubs
center fielder, and
@USMC
Reserve veteran, became a national hero. At Dodger Stadium, he prevented two protesters from burning the American flag, displaying his patriotic spirit and quick action. ๐บ๐ธ
#RickMonday
#Hero
Our Marines from 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion execute live-fire training in Virginia, gearing up for Integrated Training Exercise 4-24 in California this summer.
#USMarines
#MilitaryTraining
Marines of Marine Forces Reserve in New Orleans take part in a 3-day, 246-mile run to celebrate the upcoming Marine Corps birthday on Nov. 10.
#HappyBirthdayMarines
โDecember 7, 1941โa date which will live in infamyโthe United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by the naval and air forces of the Empire of Japanโ - President Roosevelt.
Welcome back to longtime USO supporter Alex Trebek! The famous host made his return to
@Jeopardy
after pancreatic cancer treatment. Trebek has traveled on 13 USO tours visiting service members overseas, and we appreciate his ongoing commitment as a Force Behind the Forces.
U.S. Marines from Golf Co., 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment train with Honduran Marines in room clearing drills in Puerto Castilla, honing close quarters combat skills during Exercise CENTAM Guardian 24 for multilateral cooperation.
#Marines
#CENTAMGuardian24