Retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Charles Kettles was awarded the Medal of Honor July 18, 2016, for his actions while serving as a Flight Commander assigned to the 176th Aviation Company (Airmobile) (Light), 14th Combat Aviation Battalion, Americal Division. Then-Maj. Kettles distinguished himself in combat operations near Duc Pho, Republic of Vietnam, on May 15, 1967. He led a platoon of UH-1D...
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Jon M. Davis, deputy commandant of Aviation, retired at Marine Barracks Washington, Washington, D.C., July 10, 2017. Davis retired after 40 years of service in the U.S. Marine Corps.
The "Make Ready" philosophy highlights the vital role installations play in supporting the readiness of bases, warfighters, and families. The preparatory command "Make Ready" is familiar to many Marines preparing to engaging targets in training and symbolizes the outsized impact the disparate operations, activities, and investments MCB Camp Lejeune contributes to increasing total readiness of...
More than 700 participants run, walk and ruck march during the 14th annual March for the Fallen at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, Sept. 20, 2025. The March for the Fallen is hosted by the Pennsylvania National Guard and honors and remembers the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. This event brings together Gold Star Families, military...
Marine & Family Programs at Camp Pendleton exists to provide a comprehensive and balanced platform of programs for our Marines, Sailors and their Families. Marine and Family Programs are comprised of four branches: Family Care, Behavioral Health, Personal and Professional Development and Marine Corps Family Team Building. Each branch offers a world of opportunities that contribute to mission,...
These are videos created by U.S. Navy chaplains to commemorate the 245th birthday of the United States Marine Corps.
The Marine Corps Educator's workshop provides selected high school educators and key influencers with the opportunity to gain firsthand knowledge regarding the recruiting, training, and transformation from civilian to Marine. Participants are exposed to various facets of the Marine Corps through the lens of recruits and active duty Marines at MCRD San Diego, Camp Pendleton and MCAS Miramar.
