U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Francis L. Donovan, the Commanding General of U.S. Southern Command, takes the Oath of Office during his promotion ceremony in the Pentagon Hall of Heroes, Feb. 5, 2026. Donovan, who served as the Vice Commander of U.S. Special Operations Command from Sep. 2022 to Feb. 2026, was promoted to the grade of General during a ceremony attended by distinguished guests, including general and flag officers from across the joint force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Abigail Hutcheson)
MARINE CORPS RECRUIT DEPOT SAN DIEGO, Calif. - For the Smith family, becoming a Marine represents more than individual achievement and commitment. Military service has been a defining part of their household as early as the first world war, grounded in values of discipline, perseverance and accountability.
Pfc. Alexander Smith, a 26-year-old native of Wichita, Kansas, earned the title United States Marine at Marine Corps Recruit Depot...
T-minus 3, 2, 1… We have liftoff! The ground rumbled as the engines roared to life. Smoke and flames erupted out of the bottom as it began to lift into the sky, ascending higher until it was finally out of sight. There are some kids who see a rocket take off and begin to dream of becoming astronauts; there are some kids who make that dream come true.
MARINE CORPS RECRUIT DEPOT SAN DIEGO, Calif. - For the Smith family, becoming a Marine represents more than individual achievement and commitment. Military service has been a defining part of their household as early as the first world war, grounded in values of discipline, perseverance and accountability.
Pfc. Alexander Smith, a 26-year-old native of Wichita, Kansas, earned the title United States Marine at Marine Corps Recruit Depot...
T-minus 3, 2, 1… We have liftoff! The ground rumbled as the engines roared to life. Smoke and flames erupted out of the bottom as it began to lift into the sky, ascending higher until it was finally out of sight. There are some kids who see a rocket take off and begin to dream of becoming astronauts; there are some kids who make that dream come true.
