Marines

Photos

Filter

An attendee participates in the Battle Position simulator during the Texas Route 66 Festival on Route 66, Amarillo, Texas, June 14, 2025. The Texas Route 66 Festival was a 10-day event spanning across multiple cities along Route 66. The finale was hosted by the city of Amarillo and consisted of live music, car shows, and vendor booths. Marines utilized the enhanced-marketing Battle Position and the Marine pull-up bar challenge to engage with event attendees and talk to them about the Marine Corps as a career option. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Kree Laing)

An attendee participates in the Battle Position simulator during the Texas Route 66 Festival on Route 66, Amarillo, Texas, June 14, 2025. The Texas Route 66 Festival was a 10-day event spanning across multiple cities along Route 66. The finale was hosted by the city of Amarillo and consisted of live music, car shows, and vendor booths. Marines utilized the enhanced-marketing Battle Position and the Marine pull-up bar challenge to engage with event attendees and talk to them about the Marine Corps as a career option. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Kree Laing)

Photo by Sgt. Kree Laing

U.S. Marines with Marine Barracks Washington conduct the Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Virginia, June 10, 2025. The evening’s parade was hosted by U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. William L. Bowers in honor of Representative Robert Wittman of Virginia's 1st Congressional District. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brynn L. Bouchard)

U.S. Marines with Marine Barracks Washington conduct the Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Virginia, June 10, 2025. The evening’s parade was hosted by U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. William L. Bowers in honor of Representative Robert Wittman of Virginia's 1st Congressional District. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brynn L. Bouchard)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brynn Bouchard

U.S. Congressman Robert Wittman, the representative of Virginia’s 1st Congressional District, left, U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. William L. Bowers, commanding general of Marine Corps Recruiting Command, center, and U.S. Marine Corps Col. Carrie Batson, commanding officer of Marine Corps Barracks Washington, honor the colors during the U.S. National Anthem during a sunset parade ceremony at the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Va. June 10, 2025. The sunset parade is a symbolic representation of the Marine's professionalism, valor and dedication, paying tribute to those whose "uncommon valor was a common virtue" (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brynn Bouchard)

U.S. Congressman Robert Wittman, the representative of Virginia’s 1st Congressional District, left, U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. William L. Bowers, commanding general of Marine Corps Recruiting Command, center, and U.S. Marine Corps Col. Carrie Batson, commanding officer of Marine Corps Barracks Washington, honor the colors during the U.S. National Anthem during a sunset parade ceremony at the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Va. June 10, 2025. The sunset parade is a symbolic representation of the Marine's professionalism, valor and dedication, paying tribute to those whose "uncommon valor was a common virtue" (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brynn Bouchard)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brynn. L. Bouchard

U.S. Marines set up static displays for Marine Week Nashville during the Country Music Awards Festival in Nashville, Tennessee June 5, 2025. During Marine Week Nashville, Marines with Marine Corps Recruiting Command interacted with local high schools and businesses and supported sporting events, ceremonies and performances from the Silent Drill Platoon and the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band. The Marine Corps is celebrating its 250th birthday with six multi-day Marine Corps community events, called Marine Weeks, in six major cities across the country. Marine Weeks will include activations across each host city featuring aircraft, equipment, recruiting opportunities, and public engagements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie)

U.S. Marines set up static displays for Marine Week Nashville during the Country Music Awards Festival in Nashville, Tennessee June 5, 2025. During Marine Week Nashville, Marines with Marine Corps Recruiting Command interacted with local high schools and businesses and supported sporting events, ceremonies and performances from the Silent Drill Platoon and the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band. The Marine Corps is celebrating its 250th birthday with six multi-day Marine Corps community events, called Marine Weeks, in six major cities across the country. Marine Weeks will include activations across each host city featuring aircraft, equipment, recruiting opportunities, and public engagements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie

Poolees from Recruiting Station Baltimore conduct the Oath of Enlistment before the baseball game for Marine Day at the Nationals Park, Washington D.C., June 4, 2025. Marine Day is held to demonstrate unique Marine Corps capabilities, develop enduring relationships with our community, and showcase Esprit De Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Harleigh Faulk)

Poolees from Recruiting Station Baltimore conduct the Oath of Enlistment before the baseball game for Marine Day at the Nationals Park, Washington D.C., June 4, 2025. Marine Day is held to demonstrate unique Marine Corps capabilities, develop enduring relationships with our community, and showcase Esprit De Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Harleigh Faulk)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Harleigh Faulk

U.S. Marine Corps poolees from Recruiting Sub-Station Murfreesboro, Recruiting Station Nashville watch Marines from the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band perform during Marine Week Nashville at Civic Plaza in Murfreesboro, Tn., June 3, 2025. During Marine Week Nashville, Marines with Marine Corps Recruiting Command interacted with local high schools and businesses and supported sporting events, ceremonies and performances from the Silent Drill Platoon and the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band. The Marine Corps is celebrating its 250th birthday with six multi-day Marine Corps community events, called Marine Weeks, in six major cities across the country. Marine Weeks will include activations across each host city featuring aircraft, equipment, recruiting opportunities, and public engagements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie)

U.S. Marine Corps poolees from Recruiting Sub-Station Murfreesboro, Recruiting Station Nashville watch Marines from the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band perform during Marine Week Nashville at Civic Plaza in Murfreesboro, Tn., June 3, 2025. During Marine Week Nashville, Marines with Marine Corps Recruiting Command interacted with local high schools and businesses and supported sporting events, ceremonies and performances from the Silent Drill Platoon and the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band. The Marine Corps is celebrating its 250th birthday with six multi-day Marine Corps community events, called Marine Weeks, in six major cities across the country. Marine Weeks will include activations across each host city featuring aircraft, equipment, recruiting opportunities, and public engagements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie

The U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon performs at Lebanon High School during Marine Week Nashville in Lebanon, Tn., June 3, 2025. During Marine Week Nashville, Marines with Marine Corps Recruiting Command interacted with local high schools and businesses and supported sporting events, ceremonies and performances from the Silent Drill Platoon and the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band. The Marine Corps is celebrating its 250th birthday with six multi-day Marine Corps community events, called Marine Weeks, in six major cities across the country. Marine Weeks will include activations across each host city featuring aircraft, equipment, recruiting opportunities, and public engagements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie)

The U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon performs at Lebanon High School during Marine Week Nashville in Lebanon, Tn., June 3, 2025. During Marine Week Nashville, Marines with Marine Corps Recruiting Command interacted with local high schools and businesses and supported sporting events, ceremonies and performances from the Silent Drill Platoon and the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band. The Marine Corps is celebrating its 250th birthday with six multi-day Marine Corps community events, called Marine Weeks, in six major cities across the country. Marine Weeks will include activations across each host city featuring aircraft, equipment, recruiting opportunities, and public engagements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie

Austin Maxwell, councilmember for the city of Murfreesboro, left, U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Benjamin Sutphen, commanding officer of Recruiting Station Nashville, center-left, U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jimmy “J.J.” Wilson, Commanding Officer of Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-250, center-right, and Joe Carr, Rutherford county mayor, celebrate Marine Week Nashville at Civic Plaza in Murfreesboro, Tn., June 3, 2025. During Marine Week Nashville, Marines with Marine Corps Recruiting Command interacted with local high schools and businesses and supported sporting events, ceremonies and performances from the Silent Drill Platoon and the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band. The Marine Corps is celebrating its 250th birthday with six multi-day Marine Corps community events, called Marine Weeks, in six major cities across the country. Marine Weeks will include activations across each host city featuring aircraft, equipment, recruiting opportunities, and public engagements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie)

Austin Maxwell, councilmember for the city of Murfreesboro, left, U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Benjamin Sutphen, commanding officer of Recruiting Station Nashville, center-left, U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jimmy “J.J.” Wilson, Commanding Officer of Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-250, center-right, and Joe Carr, Rutherford county mayor, celebrate Marine Week Nashville at Civic Plaza in Murfreesboro, Tn., June 3, 2025. During Marine Week Nashville, Marines with Marine Corps Recruiting Command interacted with local high schools and businesses and supported sporting events, ceremonies and performances from the Silent Drill Platoon and the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band. The Marine Corps is celebrating its 250th birthday with six multi-day Marine Corps community events, called Marine Weeks, in six major cities across the country. Marine Weeks will include activations across each host city featuring aircraft, equipment, recruiting opportunities, and public engagements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Cameron Madden, staff non-commissioned officer in charge, Recruiting Sub-Station Clarksville, Recruiting Station Nashville, left, speaks with Lance Cpl. Jalen Jones, a rifleman with the Silent Drill Platoon, Marine Barracks Washington, at the Nashville Sounds Rock’n’Jock Celebrity Softball game as part of Marine Week Nashville, in Nashville, June 2nd, 2025. During Marine Week Nashville, Marines with Marine Corps Recruiting Command interacted with local high schools and businesses and supported sporting events, ceremonies and performances from the Silent Drill Platoon and the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band. The Marine Corps is celebrating its 250th birthday with six multi-day Marine Corps community events, called Marine Weeks, in six major cities across the country. Marine Weeks will include activations across each host city featuring aircraft, equipment, recruiting opportunities, and public engagements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Cameron Madden, staff non-commissioned officer in charge, Recruiting Sub-Station Clarksville, Recruiting Station Nashville, left, speaks with Lance Cpl. Jalen Jones, a rifleman with the Silent Drill Platoon, Marine Barracks Washington, at the Nashville Sounds Rock’n’Jock Celebrity Softball game as part of Marine Week Nashville, in Nashville, June 2nd, 2025. During Marine Week Nashville, Marines with Marine Corps Recruiting Command interacted with local high schools and businesses and supported sporting events, ceremonies and performances from the Silent Drill Platoon and the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band. The Marine Corps is celebrating its 250th birthday with six multi-day Marine Corps community events, called Marine Weeks, in six major cities across the country. Marine Weeks will include activations across each host city featuring aircraft, equipment, recruiting opportunities, and public engagements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, left, congratulates poolee Labar Nor, Recruiting Sub-Station Murfreesboro, Recruiting Station Nashville, for shipping out to recruit training after attending physical training at Bicentennial Park in Nashville, June 2, 2025. During Marine Week Nashville, Marines with Marine Corps Recruiting Command interacted with local high schools and businesses and supported sporting events, ceremonies and performances from the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon and the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band.

(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, left, congratulates poolee Labar Nor, Recruiting Sub-Station Murfreesboro, Recruiting Station Nashville, for shipping out to recruit training after attending physical training at Bicentennial Park in Nashville, June 2, 2025. During Marine Week Nashville, Marines with Marine Corps Recruiting Command interacted with local high schools and businesses and supported sporting events, ceremonies and performances from the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon and the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Geoffrey Parks, the drum major of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band, speaks with students at Savanna High School in Anaheim, California, during Los Angeles Fleet Week, May 20, 2025. Los Angeles Fleet Week, now in its eighth iteration, is a sea service celebration that allows citizens of Greater Los Angeles to witness today’s maritime capabilities firsthand. Nearly 1,000 Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen will showcase their capabilities and equipment, participate in various community service events, and enjoy the hospitality of Los Angeles during the event. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Avery Wayland)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Geoffrey Parks, the drum major of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band, speaks with students at Savanna High School in Anaheim, California, during Los Angeles Fleet Week, May 20, 2025. Los Angeles Fleet Week, now in its eighth iteration, is a sea service celebration that allows citizens of Greater Los Angeles to witness today’s maritime capabilities firsthand. Nearly 1,000 Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen will showcase their capabilities and equipment, participate in various community service events, and enjoy the hospitality of Los Angeles during the event. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Avery Wayland)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Avery Wayland

U.S. Marine Corps poolees with Recruiting Station Houston, 8th Marine Corps District, attend a poolee function at Gene Green All- Inclusive Park in Houston, Texas, May 17, 2025. The annual pool function served as an opportunity for future Marines to build camaraderie and experience firsthand some of the rigors they will face during recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Pedro Rodriguez)

U.S. Marine Corps poolees with Recruiting Station Houston, 8th Marine Corps District, attend a poolee function at Gene Green All- Inclusive Park in Houston, Texas, May 17, 2025. The annual pool function served as an opportunity for future Marines to build camaraderie and experience firsthand some of the rigors they will face during recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Pedro Rodriguez)

Photo by Staff Sgt. PEDRO RODRIGUEZ

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Luis Rodriguez, with Recruiting Sub Station Northshore, Recruiting Station Houston, poses for a photo with his instrument at RSS Northshore in Houston, Texas, May 2, 2025. Rodriguez enlisted as an instrumentalist in the Marine Corps under the Musician Enlistment Option Program, where he will pursue a career in music while serving in the Armed Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Pedro RodriguezCastillo)

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Luis Rodriguez, with Recruiting Sub Station Northshore, Recruiting Station Houston, poses for a photo with his instrument at RSS Northshore in Houston, Texas, May 2, 2025. Rodriguez enlisted as an instrumentalist in the Marine Corps under the Musician Enlistment Option Program, where he will pursue a career in music while serving in the Armed Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Pedro RodriguezCastillo)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Pulliam

Members of Marine Corps Recruiting Command support Denim Day during Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., April 30, 2025. Denim Day is an internationally recognized Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month event, encouraging people to wear denim as a visible means of protesting the misconception surrounding sexual violence and expressing support for sexual assault survivors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie

Members of Marine Corps Recruiting Command support Denim Day during Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., April 30, 2025. Denim Day is an internationally recognized Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month event, encouraging people to wear denim as a visible means of protesting the misconception surrounding sexual violence and expressing support for sexual assault survivors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie

U.S. Marines and poolees with Recruiting Sub-Station Round Rock, Recruiting Station (RS) Austin, 8th Marine Corps District, enter Stony Point High School football field during RS Austin's annual pool function at Stony Point High School, Round Rock, Texas, April 25, 2025. Annual pool functions serve as an opportunity for future Marines and family members to view and receive a firsthand experience of some of the rigors they will face in recruit training while providing an opportunity for team building and education as well as time for questions and answers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jose D. Cruz)

U.S. Marines and poolees with Recruiting Sub-Station Round Rock, Recruiting Station (RS) Austin, 8th Marine Corps District, enter Stony Point High School football field during RS Austin's annual pool function at Stony Point High School, Round Rock, Texas, April 25, 2025. Annual pool functions serve as an opportunity for future Marines and family members to view and receive a firsthand experience of some of the rigors they will face in recruit training while providing an opportunity for team building and education as well as time for questions and answers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jose D. Cruz)

Photo by Cpl. Jose Cruz

U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Tyler Birchenough, left, an administrative assistant and Gunnery Sgt. Benjamin Schoffstall, a musician technical assistant liaison, both assigned to Marine Corps Recruiting Command, hand out Marine Corps apparel and accessories during the 2025 Pentagon Bring Your Child to Work Day event in Arlington, Va., April 24, 2025. The event allowed the children of Pentagon employees to spend the day with their parents and enjoy attractions from the various branches of service and local high-schools. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aidan Hekker)

U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Tyler Birchenough, left, an administrative assistant and Gunnery Sgt. Benjamin Schoffstall, a musician technical assistant liaison, both assigned to Marine Corps Recruiting Command, hand out Marine Corps apparel and accessories during the 2025 Pentagon Bring Your Child to Work Day event in Arlington, Va., April 24, 2025. The event allowed the children of Pentagon employees to spend the day with their parents and enjoy attractions from the various branches of service and local high-schools. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aidan Hekker)

Photo by Sgt. Aidan Hekker

U.S. Marine Corps Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer instructors help educators familiarize themselves with small arms weapons and employment fundamentals before experiencing a live-fire exercise during an Educators’ Workshop event at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in Oceanside, California, April 23, 2025. The Educators Workshop program provides selected educators and influential community members with an experiential opportunity to see how the Marine Corps transforms young men and women into Marines. The workshop also provides attendees with current information regarding Marine Corps training practices, military job skills, service opportunities, military lifestyle, and educational benefits available to Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Osmar Gutierrez)

U.S. Marine Corps Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer instructors help educators familiarize themselves with small arms weapons and employment fundamentals before experiencing a live-fire exercise during an Educators’ Workshop event at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in Oceanside, California, April 23, 2025. The Educators Workshop program provides selected educators and influential community members with an experiential opportunity to see how the Marine Corps transforms young men and women into Marines. The workshop also provides attendees with current information regarding Marine Corps training practices, military job skills, service opportunities, military lifestyle, and educational benefits available to Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Osmar Gutierrez)

Photo by Cpl. Osmar Gutierrez

An attendee at the Fuel Fest event at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, GA conducts pull ups, Oct 19, 2025. The Marine Corps recruiters attended this event to engage with the community in the Atlanta area.

(U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Colin Harper)

An attendee at the Fuel Fest event at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, GA conducts pull ups, Oct 19, 2025. The Marine Corps recruiters attended this event to engage with the community in the Atlanta area. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Colin Harper)

Photo by Cpl. Colin Harper

An auto show attendee conducts pull ups during the New York International Auto Show, New York, New York, April 18, 2025. The New York International Auto Show is one of the oldest and most prestigious automotive exhibitions in the world, celebrating its 125th anniversary this year. Held at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in Manhattan, it showcases cutting-edge designs, groundbreaking technologies, and iconic vehicle launches from major automakers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean)

An auto show attendee conducts pull ups during the New York International Auto Show, New York, New York, April 18, 2025. The New York International Auto Show is one of the oldest and most prestigious automotive exhibitions in the world, celebrating its 125th anniversary this year. Held at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in Manhattan, it showcases cutting-edge designs, groundbreaking technologies, and iconic vehicle launches from major automakers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean)

Photo by Sgt. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean

U.S. Marine Corps poolees with Recruiting Station Baltimore, 1st Marine Corps District, participate in a series of physical training exercises during a statewide annual pool function at the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, April 12, 2025. The statewide pool function served as an opportunity for future Marines to build camaraderie and experience firsthand some of the rigors they will face during recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jennifer Delacruz)

U.S. Marine Corps poolees with Recruiting Station Baltimore, 1st Marine Corps District, participate in a series of physical training exercises during a statewide annual pool function at the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, April 12, 2025. The statewide pool function served as an opportunity for future Marines to build camaraderie and experience firsthand some of the rigors they will face during recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jennifer Delacruz)

Photo by Sgt. Jennifer Delacruz

Marine Corps Recruiting Command