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    THE MARINE CORPS 250TH BIRTHDAY

    The Marine Corps 250th Birthday

    The Marine Corps 250th Birthday    

    On November 10, 2025, U.S. Marines around the globe will celebrate 250 years of success on the battlefield and a legacy defined by honor, courage and commitment. This year, the Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Eric M. Smith and the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz reiterate to the force that Marines are warfighters first and foremost, in any clime and place. Drawing on the strength and service of those who wore the Eagle, Globe and Anchor in years past, Marines today are standing ready to fight and win. Insert Marines250 in the meta content to feature your related content.

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    The Commandant, Gen. Eric M. Smith and the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Carlos A. Ruiz attend the book release of Semper Fidelis

    The Commandant, Gen. Eric M. Smith and...
    12.03.25 | LCpl Juaquin Greaves | CMC
    The 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric M. Smith, signs a book for an attendee of the Semper Fidelis book release at the Pentagon,...
    The Commandant, Gen. Eric M. Smith and the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Carlos A. Ruiz attend the book release of Semper Fidelis

    The Commandant, Gen. Eric M. Smith and...
    12.03.25 | LCpl Juaquin Greaves | CMC
    The 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric M. Smith, speaks to attendees of the Semper Fidelis book release at the Pentagon, Washington,...
    The Commandant, Gen. Eric M. Smith and the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Carlos A. Ruiz attend the book release of Semper Fidelis

    The Commandant, Gen. Eric M. Smith and...
    12.03.25 | LCpl Juaquin Greaves | CMC
    The 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric M. Smith, and the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, listen to...
    The Commandant’s 250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball

    The Commandant’s 250th Marine Corps...
    11.08.25 | LCpl Juaquin Greaves | CMC
    The 50th Vice President of the United States, the Honorable JD Vance, and The 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric M. Smith, toast...
    The Commandant’s 250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball

    The Commandant’s 250th Marine Corps...
    11.08.25 | LCpl Juaquin Greaves | CMC
    The 50th Vice President of the United States, the Honorable JD Vance, delivers a speech during the Commandant’s 250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball...
    The Commandant’s 250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball

    The Commandant’s 250th Marine Corps...
    11.08.25 | LCpl Juaquin Greaves | CMC
    The 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric M. Smith, delivers a speech during the Commandant’s 250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at...
    The Commandant’s 250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball

    The Commandant’s 250th Marine Corps...
    11.08.25 | LCpl Juaquin Greaves | CMC
    The 50th Vice President of the United States, the Honorable JD Vance, and The 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric M. Smith, walk to...
    The Commandant’s 250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball

    The Commandant’s 250th Marine Corps...
    11.08.25 | LCpl Juaquin Greaves | CMC
    The 50th Vice President of the United States, the Honorable JD Vance, and The 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric M. Smith, pose for a...
    The Commandant, Gen. Eric M. Smith Attends Pentagon 250th Marine Corps Birthday Cake Cutting Ceremony

    The Commandant, Gen. Eric M. Smith...
    11.05.25 | LCpl Juaquin Greaves | CMC
    The 79th Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable John Phelan, and the 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric M. Smith, speak to Grace Pak,...
    The Commandant, Gen. Eric M. Smith Attends Pentagon 250th Marine Corps Birthday Cake Cutting Ceremony

    The Commandant, Gen. Eric M. Smith...
    11.05.25 | LCpl Juaquin Greaves | CMC
    The 79th Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable John Phelan, and the 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric M. Smith, take a photo with...
    The Commandant, Gen. Eric M. Smith Attends Pentagon 250th Marine Corps Birthday Cake Cutting Ceremony

    The Commandant, Gen. Eric M. Smith...
    11.05.25 | LCpl Juaquin Greaves | CMC
    The 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric M. Smith, cuts the Marine Corps Birthday cake during the Pentagon’s 250th Marine Corps...

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    256 Featured Videos

    B-Roll: 250th Amphibious Capabilities Demonstration Day 4 part 6

    B-Roll: 250th Amphibious Capabilities...
    10.17.25 | Courtesy Video | HQMC
    U.S. Marines and U.S. Sailors participate in the 250th Amphibious Capabilities Demonstration at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct....
    B-Roll: 250th Amphibious Capabilities Demonstration Day 4 part 1

    B-Roll: 250th Amphibious Capabilities...
    10.18.25 | Courtesy Video | HQMC
    U.S. Marines and U.S. Sailors participate in the 250th Amphibious Capabilities Demonstration at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct....
    B-Roll: 250th Amphibious Capabilities Demonstration Day 4 part 5

    B-Roll: 250th Amphibious Capabilities...
    10.17.25 | Courtesy Video | HQMC
    U.S. Marines and U.S. Sailors participate in the 250th Amphibious Capabilities Demonstration at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct....
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    Barracks Marines support the Camp David 250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball

    Barracks Marines support the Camp David...
    11.21.25 | Cpl Christopher Prelle | 8I-MBW
    U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Service Company, Marine Barracks Washington, march off with the ceremonial 250th birthday cake during the Camp...
    Barracks Marines Support the Camp David 250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball

    Barracks Marines Support the Camp David...
    11.21.25 | Cpl Christopher Prelle | 8I-MBW
    U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Mark Chilton, deputy comptroller at Marine Barracks Washington, reads the birthday message from the 13th Commandant of...
    Barracks Marines Support the Camp David 250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball

    Barracks Marines Support the Camp David...
    11.21.25 | Cpl Christopher Prelle | 8I-MBW
    U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Courtney Lawrence, executive officer of "The Commandant's Own" United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, executes "march...
    MARFORCOM 250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball

    MARFORCOM 250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball
    11.07.25 | Cpl Yolanda Lightfoot | MARFORCOM
    U.S. Marines with the Marine Corps Intelligence School, participate in a uniform pageant during the Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, Marine Forces...
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    10 Featured Stories

    Netflix Premieres “MARINES” Docuseries on the 250th Birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps

    Netflix Premieres “MARINES”...
    11.10.25 | CPT Isaac Lamberth | HQMC
    Netflix recently announced MARINES, a new four-part documentary series offering an unprecedented inside look at the United States Marine Corps....
    Commandant and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps visit and recognize Marines supporting border security mission in Yuma

    Commandant and Sergeant Major of the...
    10.21.25 | 1LT John Carter | DOWSB
    Gen. Eric M. Smith, 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, alongside Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, visited Marines...
    Navy–Marine Corps Formation Showcases 250 Years of Amphibious Power

    Navy–Marine Corps Formation Showcases...
    10.18.25 | CPT MacKenzie Margroum | I-MEF
    MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – The Navy–Marine Corps team demonstrated the future of naval warfare through integrated command and...
    Marines Engage Boston During Marine Week Boston 2025

    Marines Engage Boston During Marine Week...
    08.27.25 | Sgt Aidan Hekker | MCRC
    BOSTON — Marine Corps Recruiting Command made their mark during Marine Week Boston, held from August 20-25, 2025, as part of the nationwide...
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    1 Featured Audio

    Marine Minute 34-25 (AUDIO)

    Marine Minute 34-25 (AUDIO)
    08.26.25 | LCpl Andra Marton-Salgado | DMA-M
    WELCOME, I’M LANCE CPL. ANDRA MARTON-SALGADO WITH YOUR MARINE MINUTE! U.S. MARINES WITH THE QUANTICO MARINE BAND PERFORMED FOR MARINES AND...

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    250th Marine Corps Birthday Highlight Graphic
    11.08.25 | LCpl Matthew Benfield | MarForPac
    This graphic was created for U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific to highlight the upcoming 250th birthday for the U.S. Marine Corps on Nov. 10,...

    Modern Era Marine Corps Enlisted Dress EGA
    08.13.25 | Sgt James Stanfield | HQMC
    A post Vietnam War era Marine Corps Eagle Globe and Anchor displayed at a National Museum of the Marine Corps storage facility, in Triangle,...
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