Retired U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James N. Mattis, the guest of honor, speaks to Marines, Sailors and families during I Marine Expeditionary Force’s 250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Harrah’s Resort Southern California in Valley Center, California, Nov. 1, 2025. Founded on Nov. 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps has served our nation honorably in every clime and place for 250 years. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living “Semper Fidelis” or “Always Faithful” to their nation and to each other. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nan Yang)
U.S. Marines with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, I Marine Expeditionary Force, conduct flight operations during the Marine Corps 250th Birthday Amphibious Capabilities Demonstration at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 18, 2025. The 250th Amphibious Capabilities Demonstration at Camp Pendleton marks the Marine Corps’ 250th birthday and America’s Semiquincentennial. The live-fire event highlights the Navy-Marine Corps team’s ability to integrate across air, land, and sea, showcasing the Corps’ enduring role as America’s force in-readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Cutter)
