U.S. Marines are recognized during the Washington Nationals game at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., June 4, 2025. The Nationals dedicate a special pregame ceremony and Salute to Service game annually to honor the Marine Corps’ service and dedication to the nation. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Enos Jimenez)
From April 29 to May 1, MDM 2025 was characterized by extravagant displays of emerging weapons, equipment, and technologies, demonstrating the Marine Corps’ ever-growing capabilities and lethality. Against the backdrop of this hardware however, Manpower and Reserve Affairs (M&RA) showcased its forward-looking vision for the Corps, focusing on the Corps’ most lethal asset – Marines.
The Marine Corps released the latest Talent Management update in support of Force Design, highlighting the continuous efforts to modernize and innovate its talent management systems, enhancing readiness and empowering Marines to thrive in a dynamic operational environment. Building on the foundation set by Talent Management 2030 and the Talent Management Campaign Plan 2023-2025, Manpower and Reserve Affairs (M&RA) achieved significant...
The Marine Corps achieved historic first-term reenlistment numbers and exceeded its retention goal for Fiscal Year 2024 in a competitive and challenging environment. Engaged leaders across the Marine Corps retained the most qualified Marines at levels not seen in over a decade. Additionally, these efforts contributed to the Marine Corps exceeding its authorized end strength requirement, which is a summation of recruiting and retention efforts.
