Video by Cpl. Eric Valerio | Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego | 07.13.2025
U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-250 host a commemoration ceremony for Marine Week Chicago, July 13, 2025. Throughout the week, Marines showcased military equipment, aircraft and music while interacting with the community. This year, the Marine Corps will celebrate two and a half centuries of serving the nation with honor, courage, and commitment. (U.S. Marine......
Video by Cpl. Eric Valerio | Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego | 07.12.2025
U.S. Marines and poolees from Marine Corps Recruiting Station Chicago, 9th Marine Corps District, execute their monthly pool function during Marine Week Chicago 2025, July 12, 2025. The pool function featured a motivation run event and a performance from the Quantico Marine Band. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating service,......
Video by Cpl. Eric Valerio | Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego | 07.11.2025
U.S. Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-250 host a static display for the Chicago community at the Magnificent Mile during Marine Week Chicago, July 11, 2025. Marine Week provides an opportunity for residents of Chicago to engage with and learn more about their Marine Corps. The Marine Corps is celebrating its 250th birthday with six multi-day Marine Corps......
Video by Cpl. Eric Valerio | Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego | 07.10.2025
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ty Stone a Motor Transport Operator with Headquarters & Service Company, 2/24 4th Marine Division, gives an interview at a community event during Marine Week Chicago in Romeoville, Illinois, July 10, 2025. Romeoville High School hosted a community event to celebrate the upcoming 250th anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps. Throughout the year, Marines across the......
Video by Cpl. Eric Valerio | Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego | 07.10.2025
U.S. Marines with Silent Drill Platoon, Quantico Marine Band, and drill instructors with Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, perform and engage with students at Marillac St. Vincent during Marine Week Chicago July 10, 2025. During Marine Week Chicago, Marines with Marine Corps Recruiting Command shared Marine Corps traditions with local high schools in honor of the......
Video by Cpl. Eric Valerio | Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego | 07.10.2025
U.S. Marines with 9th Marine Corps District Headquarters, assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-250, engage with families, poolees and veterans at a community event at Romeoville High School during Marine Week Chicago, July 10, 2025. During Marine Week Chicago, Marines with Marine Corps Recruiting Command shared Marine Corps traditions with local high schools in honor of the......
Video by Cpl. Eric Valerio | Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego | 07.10.2025
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Jonathan Couturier, the Senior Marine Instructor for the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps, gives an interview at a community event during Marine Week Chicago in Romeoville, Illinois, July 10, 2025. Romeoville High School hosted a community event to celebrate the upcoming 250th anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps. Throughout the year,......