William Seely
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Marines, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), load an AIM-9X missile on the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) while in the Philippine Sea, June 3.
📸 by MC2 Cole Pursley
#USNavy | #ForgedByTheSea
📸 by MC2 Cole Pursley
#USNavy | #ForgedByTheSea
June 4, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Marines, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), load an AIM-9X missile on the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) while in the Philippine Sea, June 3.
📸 by MC2 Cole Pursley
#USNavy | #ForgedByTheSea
📸 by MC2 Cole Pursley
#USNavy | #ForgedByTheSea
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#OTD in 1944, Allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy in one of history’s most pivotal battles—D-Day. While often overlooked, U.S. Marines played a small but significant role in this historic operation.
June 6, 2025 at 10:11 PM
#OTD in 1944, Allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy in one of history’s most pivotal battles—D-Day. While often overlooked, U.S. Marines played a small but significant role in this historic operation.
Honored to celebrate the achievements of the 2025 Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets Class at their Joint Commissioning and Graduation Ceremony. These cadets demonstrated discipline, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to service—hallmarks of the Corps and the Hokie spirit. youtu.be/JKDOhXG6MlY?...
Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets Graduation and Commissioning 2025
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May 19, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Honored to celebrate the achievements of the 2025 Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets Class at their Joint Commissioning and Graduation Ceremony. These cadets demonstrated discipline, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to service—hallmarks of the Corps and the Hokie spirit. youtu.be/JKDOhXG6MlY?...
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#Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 214, @1stMAW_Marines, did flight training at Kadena Air Base.
VMFA-214 performed flight operations out of Kadena Air Base to enhance combat readiness and showcase sustained aerial superiority.
#USMC #USMCAviation
VMFA-214 performed flight operations out of Kadena Air Base to enhance combat readiness and showcase sustained aerial superiority.
#USMC #USMCAviation
April 12, 2025 at 3:01 PM
#Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 214, @1stMAW_Marines, did flight training at Kadena Air Base.
VMFA-214 performed flight operations out of Kadena Air Base to enhance combat readiness and showcase sustained aerial superiority.
#USMC #USMCAviation
VMFA-214 performed flight operations out of Kadena Air Base to enhance combat readiness and showcase sustained aerial superiority.
#USMC #USMCAviation
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Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment 37, @3dmlg_marines, participate in a Basic Jungle Skills Course at Jungle Warfare Training Center, Camp Gonsalves, Okinawa, Japan, March 7, 2025.
March 17, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment 37, @3dmlg_marines, participate in a Basic Jungle Skills Course at Jungle Warfare Training Center, Camp Gonsalves, Okinawa, Japan, March 7, 2025.
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#Marines with @1stMEF Information Group participate in a fire support coordination exercise at Camp Pendleton.
Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, @1st_Marine_Div, and 1st ANGLICO coordinated close air support to enhance operational capabilities across the MAGTF.
Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, @1st_Marine_Div, and 1st ANGLICO coordinated close air support to enhance operational capabilities across the MAGTF.
March 18, 2025 at 8:08 PM
#Marines with @1stMEF Information Group participate in a fire support coordination exercise at Camp Pendleton.
Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, @1st_Marine_Div, and 1st ANGLICO coordinated close air support to enhance operational capabilities across the MAGTF.
Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, @1st_Marine_Div, and 1st ANGLICO coordinated close air support to enhance operational capabilities across the MAGTF.
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Our Marines rehearse patrolling and weapons employment during exercise Korea Viper 25.2 at Camp Rodriguez, South Korea. Korea Viper allows Marines to increase their warfighting readiness by training on unfamiliar terrain in unforgiving conditions.
March 4, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Our Marines rehearse patrolling and weapons employment during exercise Korea Viper 25.2 at Camp Rodriguez, South Korea. Korea Viper allows Marines to increase their warfighting readiness by training on unfamiliar terrain in unforgiving conditions.
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.@1stMAW_Marines participate in Exercise Cope North 25 on Andersen Air Force Base in Guam.
#CN25 enhances Indo-Pacific capabilities and lethality by fostering the exchange of information & refining shared tactics, techniques & procedures with our regional Allies and partners.
#CN25 enhances Indo-Pacific capabilities and lethality by fostering the exchange of information & refining shared tactics, techniques & procedures with our regional Allies and partners.
February 26, 2025 at 5:52 PM
.@1stMAW_Marines participate in Exercise Cope North 25 on Andersen Air Force Base in Guam.
#CN25 enhances Indo-Pacific capabilities and lethality by fostering the exchange of information & refining shared tactics, techniques & procedures with our regional Allies and partners.
#CN25 enhances Indo-Pacific capabilities and lethality by fostering the exchange of information & refining shared tactics, techniques & procedures with our regional Allies and partners.
80 years ago today, US Marines raised the American Flag on Mt. Suribachi—an enduring symbol of courage, resilience, and sacrifice. At the Eisenhower School, we honor their legacy. “Uncommon Valor was a Common Virtue”. #SemperFidelis #IwoJima80 #Leadership #Strategy #USMC
February 23, 2025 at 5:11 PM
80 years ago today, US Marines raised the American Flag on Mt. Suribachi—an enduring symbol of courage, resilience, and sacrifice. At the Eisenhower School, we honor their legacy. “Uncommon Valor was a Common Virtue”. #SemperFidelis #IwoJima80 #Leadership #Strategy #USMC
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A #MarineCorps recruit with Kilo Company conducts an immediate action drill during grass week aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C.
During grass week, recruits spend hours mastering the fundamentals of marksmanship before moving on to live-fire drills.
#USMC
During grass week, recruits spend hours mastering the fundamentals of marksmanship before moving on to live-fire drills.
#USMC
February 21, 2025 at 9:33 PM
A #MarineCorps recruit with Kilo Company conducts an immediate action drill during grass week aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C.
During grass week, recruits spend hours mastering the fundamentals of marksmanship before moving on to live-fire drills.
#USMC
During grass week, recruits spend hours mastering the fundamentals of marksmanship before moving on to live-fire drills.
#USMC
Happy Giving Day, Hokies! Today, let’s rally behind the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets and ensure the next generation of leaders thrives. Once a cadet, always a cadet—give back and make a difference! #VTCadets #UtProsim #VTGivingDay
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Virginia Tech Giving Day 2025
Get in the game and support Hokies!
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February 19, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Happy Giving Day, Hokies! Today, let’s rally behind the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets and ensure the next generation of leaders thrives. Once a cadet, always a cadet—give back and make a difference! #VTCadets #UtProsim #VTGivingDay
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Va Tech Hokies — heres our chance to support our University. #VTCC #Hokies #VaTech Time to keep serving!
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Virginia Tech Giving Day 2025
Get in the game and support Hokies!
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February 19, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Va Tech Hokies — heres our chance to support our University. #VTCC #Hokies #VaTech Time to keep serving!
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Calling all Virginia Tech Hokies! It’s giving day — Ut Prosim! #VTCC #VaTech #Hokies
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Giving Day 2025
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February 19, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Calling all Virginia Tech Hokies! It’s giving day — Ut Prosim! #VTCC #VaTech #Hokies
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From the beaches of Normandy to the Oval Office, Dwight D. Eisenhower led with courage, wisdom, and an unwavering commitment to freedom. On this Presidents Day, the Eisenhower School honor Ike’s legacy of strength, unity, and service to our nation. #PresidentsDay #Eisenhower
February 18, 2025 at 11:17 AM
From the beaches of Normandy to the Oval Office, Dwight D. Eisenhower led with courage, wisdom, and an unwavering commitment to freedom. On this Presidents Day, the Eisenhower School honor Ike’s legacy of strength, unity, and service to our nation. #PresidentsDay #Eisenhower
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On this Presidents' Day, the Department of Defense salutes the leadership, commitment, and service of all U.S. Presidents who have guided our nation with strength and dedication.
#PresidentsDay
#PresidentsDay
February 17, 2025 at 8:03 PM
On this Presidents' Day, the Department of Defense salutes the leadership, commitment, and service of all U.S. Presidents who have guided our nation with strength and dedication.
#PresidentsDay
#PresidentsDay
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🚁 Helicopter Support 🚁
U.S. Marines from the 2nd Combat Readiness Regiment, @2ndMLG, take part in helicopter support team operations during their Regimental Field Exercise (REGFEX) at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, North Carolina.
📸 Cpl. Christian Salazar
U.S. Marines from the 2nd Combat Readiness Regiment, @2ndMLG, take part in helicopter support team operations during their Regimental Field Exercise (REGFEX) at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, North Carolina.
📸 Cpl. Christian Salazar
February 16, 2025 at 10:00 AM
🚁 Helicopter Support 🚁
U.S. Marines from the 2nd Combat Readiness Regiment, @2ndMLG, take part in helicopter support team operations during their Regimental Field Exercise (REGFEX) at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, North Carolina.
📸 Cpl. Christian Salazar
U.S. Marines from the 2nd Combat Readiness Regiment, @2ndMLG, take part in helicopter support team operations during their Regimental Field Exercise (REGFEX) at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, North Carolina.
📸 Cpl. Christian Salazar
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U.S. #Marines with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 build and load GBU-12 Paveway II laser-guided bombs and GBU-31 (V) 2/B joint direct attack munitions during the squadron’s support of the Aviation Training Relocation Program at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Jan. 18, 2025.
February 16, 2025 at 9:33 AM
U.S. #Marines with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 build and load GBU-12 Paveway II laser-guided bombs and GBU-31 (V) 2/B joint direct attack munitions during the squadron’s support of the Aviation Training Relocation Program at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Jan. 18, 2025.
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Recognition
#MarineCorps Cpl. Alec Tsemetzis was awarded this medal for dedicating over 120 hours to creating three new ways to test and diagnose newly fielded radio transmitters.
📍 Camp Pendleton, CA (Jan 28, 2025)
📷 Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Desiree Ruiz and Lance Cpl. Christian McGinnis
#MarineCorps Cpl. Alec Tsemetzis was awarded this medal for dedicating over 120 hours to creating three new ways to test and diagnose newly fielded radio transmitters.
📍 Camp Pendleton, CA (Jan 28, 2025)
📷 Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Desiree Ruiz and Lance Cpl. Christian McGinnis
February 12, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Recognition
#MarineCorps Cpl. Alec Tsemetzis was awarded this medal for dedicating over 120 hours to creating three new ways to test and diagnose newly fielded radio transmitters.
📍 Camp Pendleton, CA (Jan 28, 2025)
📷 Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Desiree Ruiz and Lance Cpl. Christian McGinnis
#MarineCorps Cpl. Alec Tsemetzis was awarded this medal for dedicating over 120 hours to creating three new ways to test and diagnose newly fielded radio transmitters.
📍 Camp Pendleton, CA (Jan 28, 2025)
📷 Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Desiree Ruiz and Lance Cpl. Christian McGinnis
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U.S. Marines with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, stand in formation during a family day ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. After a long 13 weeks of physical and mental challenges, early mornings
#marines #training #challenge #bootcamp
#marines #training #challenge #bootcamp
February 1, 2025 at 11:45 AM
U.S. Marines with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, stand in formation during a family day ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. After a long 13 weeks of physical and mental challenges, early mornings
#marines #training #challenge #bootcamp
#marines #training #challenge #bootcamp
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#Marines with @3d_Marine_Div patrol through dense brush during training exercise Korea Viper 25.2 at Camp Story, South Korea.
Korea Viper is a recurring exercise demonstrating the Republic of Korea and #MarineCorps' ability to respond decisively in the region as a unified force.
Korea Viper is a recurring exercise demonstrating the Republic of Korea and #MarineCorps' ability to respond decisively in the region as a unified force.
February 4, 2025 at 4:55 AM
#Marines with @3d_Marine_Div patrol through dense brush during training exercise Korea Viper 25.2 at Camp Story, South Korea.
Korea Viper is a recurring exercise demonstrating the Republic of Korea and #MarineCorps' ability to respond decisively in the region as a unified force.
Korea Viper is a recurring exercise demonstrating the Republic of Korea and #MarineCorps' ability to respond decisively in the region as a unified force.
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#Marines with @marforres interact with attendees during the NFL’s Super Bowl Fan Zone Experience.
The Marines participated to interact with the American public, increase knowledge about the Marine Corps Reserve, and kick off the celebration of the USMC's 250th birthday.
#USMC250
The Marines participated to interact with the American public, increase knowledge about the Marine Corps Reserve, and kick off the celebration of the USMC's 250th birthday.
#USMC250
February 7, 2025 at 5:32 AM
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The Marine mindset is one of an adaptable problem solver. When obstacles arise, Marines must quickly assess the situation, think, act, and move with a sense of purpose.
February 7, 2025 at 5:33 AM
The Marine mindset is one of an adaptable problem solver. When obstacles arise, Marines must quickly assess the situation, think, act, and move with a sense of purpose.
From Secretary Hegseth: "The President gave us a clear mission: achieve Peace through Strength. We will do this in three ways — by restoring the warrior ethos, rebuilding our military, and reestablishing deterrence."
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Secretary Hegseth's Message to the Force
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth called it "the privilege of a lifetime to lead the warriors of the Department of Defense, under the leadership of our Commander in Chief Donald J. Trump."
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January 26, 2025 at 12:57 AM
From Secretary Hegseth: "The President gave us a clear mission: achieve Peace through Strength. We will do this in three ways — by restoring the warrior ethos, rebuilding our military, and reestablishing deterrence."
www.defense.gov/News/Release...
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