The 29th Secretary of War, the Honorable Pete Hegseth, speaks with the 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric M. Smith, and Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon, Alpha Company, Marine Barracks Washington, after giving remarks during the National Marine Corps 250 Ceremony at the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Va., Oct. 10, 2025. The ceremony honored 250 years of Navy and Marine Corps history and featured remarks from the Secretary of War, Secretary of the Navy, and the Commandant of the Marine Corps, along with performances by the United States Marine Band and the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon. This year, Marines around the world celebrate the legacy of those who have served since 1775, highlighting generations of honor, courage, and commitment through stories of service from the past to the present. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Chloe N. McAfee)
Date Taken: | 10.10.2025 |
Date Posted: | 10.14.2025 08:56 |
Photo ID: | 9359806 |
VIRIN: | 251010-M-UM973-1647 |
Resolution: | 6541x4361 |
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Location: | ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA, US |
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