Service members, families, and friends participate in the Marine Corps Marathon 17.75k at Prince William Forest Park, Virginia, March 21, 2026. The distance of the race commemorates the year the Marine Corps was established, 1775, and offers finishers “Access Granted” passes, guaranteeing entry to the 51st MCM. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Keahi J. Soomanstanton)
MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. – The United States Marine Corps employs thousands of civilian personnel across its installations to support daily operations and long-term mission requirements. The men and women who are often referred to as “Civilian Marines,” serve in a range of professional fields while working alongside military personnel. While many of these employees are veterans, many others have never served in the military or...
Service members, families, and friends participate in the Marine Corps Marathon 17.75k at Prince William Forest Park, Virginia, March 21, 2026. The distance of the race commemorates the year the Marine Corps was established, 1775, and offers finishers “Access Granted” passes, guaranteeing entry to the 51st MCM. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Keahi J. Soomanstanton)
