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U.S. Marines

@USMC

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Washington, D.C.

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Born November 10

Joined November 2007

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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth
@SecWar
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America can rest assured knowing our troops are standing watch. It was an honor to return to @CENTCOM and Cuba to spend time with our warfighters carrying out critical missions.
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Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao
@SECNAV
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Great sitting down with fellow USNA grad and former @USMC Captain, @SenToddYoung. Strategic investments in our shipyards propel the Golden Fleet and our Fleet of the Future. With Congress' continued support, our Marines and Sailors will remain ready worldwide.
Senator Todd Young
@SenToddYoung
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Good meeting with Acting @SECNAV Hung Cao about the SHIPS Act. We both agree - revitalizing America’s commercial shipbuilding industry is imperative to our national security.
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Department of War 🇺🇸
@DeptofWar
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Article
U.S. Prepared for Anything, SECWAR Tells Troops at Guantanamo Bay
U.S. Prepared for Anything, Hegseth Tells Troops at Guantanamo Bay At Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, today, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth met with service members for a morning physical training session and...
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DOW Rapid Response
@DOWResponse
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.@SecWar joined our warriors at Guantánamo Bay for morning PT.
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Congratulations to @NASA @AstroKomrade for the selection of #ArtemisIII Commander. NASA Astronaut Bresnik is a combat veteran who served in the #MarineCorps as an F/A-18 test pilot, deploying to Kuwait with MAG-11 in support of Operation Southern Watch and Operation Iraqi
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#Marines and @USNavy #Sailors with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit participate in rappel training aboard forward-deployed America-class assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) in the U.S. @CENTCOM area of responsibility. This training helps to prepare Marines for real-world
$U.S. Marines and Sailors with Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, rappel out of an MH-60S Sea Hawk assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25, during rappelling training aboard forward-deployed America class assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 27, 2026. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Victor Gurrola)\n\n$
$U.S. Marines and Sailors with Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, rappel out of an MH-60S Sea Hawk assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25, during rappelling training aboard forward-deployed America class assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 27, 2026. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Victor Gurrola)\n\n$
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#Marines with @3d_Marine_Div fly a Neros Archer first-person view drone on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan. This training sharpened the Marines' ability to operate advanced FPV drones, which are designed to provide reconnaissance and precision strike capabilities. #UAS #USMC
$U.S. Marine with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, fly a Neros Archer first-person view drone on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, May 22, 2026. This training sharpened their ability to operate advanced FPV drones that provide reconnaissance and precision strike capabilities. (Photo by U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Haley Munoz)\n\n$
$U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Joseph McNutt, an intelligence specialist, with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, poses for a photo on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, May 22, 2026. This training sharpened their ability to operate advanced FPV drones that provide reconnaissance and precision strike capabilities. (Photo by U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Haley Munoz)\n\n$
$U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, forward deployed with 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division as a part of the Unit Deployment Program, fly Neros Archer first-person view drones on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, May 22, 2026. This training sharpened their ability to operate advanced FPV drones that provide reconnaissance and precision strike capabilities. (Photo by U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Haley Munoz)\n\n$
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#Marines assigned to the 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, @marforres participate in an aircraft rescue and firefighting event during Integrated Training Exercise 3-26 on @MCAGCC29Palms, California. From complex combined arms maneuvers to all-domain integration, these Marines are
$U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Reed Probst, a nozzleman, left, and Lance Cpl. Julian Magallanes, a backup man, both assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 473, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, extinguish a simulated aircraft fire at an aircraft rescue and firefighting event during Integrated Training Exercise 3-26 on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, June 5, 2026. ITX is designed to generate combat readiness and ensure the Reserve Component provides critical strategic depth to the Total Force. From complex combined arms maneuvers to all-domain integration, these Marines are proving that they are ready to augment, reinforce, and fight alongside the active component at a moment's notice. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Van Hoang)\n\n$
$U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 473, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, take a simulated casualty to a casualty collection point at an aircraft rescue and firefighting event during Integrated Training Exercise 3-26 on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, June 5, 2026. ITX is designed to generate combat readiness and ensure the Reserve Component provides critical strategic depth to the Total Force. From complex combined arms maneuvers to all-domain integration, these Marines are proving that they are ready to augment, reinforce, and fight alongside the active component at a moment's notice. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Van Hoang)\n\n$
$A U.S. Marine with Marine Wing Support Squadron 473, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, uses smoke grenades and a smoke machine to simulate an aircraft fire at an aircraft rescue and firefighting event during Integrated Training Exercise 3-26 on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, June 5, 2026. ITX is designed to generate combat readiness and ensure the Reserve Component provides critical strategic depth to the Total Force. From complex combined arms maneuvers to all-domain integration, these Marines are proving that they are ready to augment, reinforce, and fight alongside the active component at a moment's notice. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Van Hoang)\n\n$
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#Marines with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit participate in quick reaction force rehearsals on Roosevelt Roads Naval Station, Puerto Rico. U.S. Military forces are deployed to the U.S. @Southcom area of responsibility in support of operation SOUTHERN SPEAR,
$U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Littoral Combat Force-24, hold security during quick reaction force rehearsals on Roosevelt Roads Naval Station, Puerto Rico, May 23, 2026. U.S. Military forces are deployed to the U.S. Southern command area of responsibility in support of operation SOUTHERN SPEAR, Department of War-directed operations, and the president\u2019s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking, deter malign actors and protect the homeland through continuous presence.\u202F(U.S. Marine Corps photo)\n\n$
$A U.S. Marine Corps platoon commander with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Littoral Combat Force-24, directs operations during quick reaction force rehearsals on Roosevelt Roads Naval Station, Puerto Rico, May 23, 2026. U.S. Military forces are deployed to the U.S. Southern command area of responsibility in support of operation SOUTHERN SPEAR, Department of War-directed operations, and the president\u2019s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking, deter malign actors and protect the homeland through continuous presence.\u202F(U.S. Marine Corps photo)\n\n$
$U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Littoral Combat Force-24, move to board an MV-22B Osprey as part of quick reaction force rehearsals on Roosevelt Roads Naval Station, Puerto Rico, May 23, 2026. U.S. Military forces are deployed to the U.S. Southern command area of responsibility in support of operation SOUTHERN SPEAR, Department of War-directed operations, and the president\u2019s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking, deter malign actors and protect the homeland through continuous presence.\u202F(U.S. Marine Corps photo)\n\n$
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#Marines with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit take part in a touch and go exercise on Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico. U.S. military forces are deployed to the U.S. @Southcom area of responsibility in support of Operation SOUTHERN SPEAR, @DeptofWar-directed operations, and
$A U.S. Marine with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (Reinforced), Littoral Combat Force-24, takes notes after an MV-22B Osprey touch and go exercise on Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico,\u202FMay 28, 2026.\u202FU.S. military forces are deployed to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in support of Operation SOUTHERN SPEAR, Department of War-directed operations, and the president\u2019s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking, deter malign actors and protect the homeland through continuous presence.\u202F(U.S. Marine Corps photo)\n\n$
$A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (Reinforced), Littoral Combat Force-24, prepares to land during a touch and go exercise on Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico,\u202FMay 28, 2026.\u202FU.S. military forces are deployed to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in support of Operation SOUTHERN SPEAR, Department of War-directed operations, and the president\u2019s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking, deter malign actors and protect the homeland through continuous presence.\u202F(U.S. Marine Corps photo)\n\n$
$U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (Reinforced), Littoral Combat Force-24, conducts a radio check with an MV-22B Osprey at Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico,\u202FMay 28, 2026.\u202FU.S. military forces are deployed to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in support of Operation SOUTHERN SPEAR, Department of War-directed operations, and the president\u2019s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking, deter malign actors and protect the homeland through continuous presence.\u202F(U.S. Marine Corps photo)\n\n$
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@USMC
Jun 9
#Marines and @USNavy #Sailors with @1stMLG participate in a 5-kilometer conditioning hike on @MCIWPendletonCA. The hike enhanced physical readiness to prepare for future hikes while fostering discipline, camaraderie, and mental toughness. #Hike #USMC #SemperFI
$U.S.\u202FMarines and Sailors with Headquarters and Service Battalion,\u202F1st Marine Logistics Group,\u202Fparticipate in a 5-kilometer conditioning hike on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California,\u202FMay 29, 2026.\u202FThe hike enhanced physical readiness to prepare for future hikes while fostering discipline, camaraderie, and mental toughness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mary Torres)\n\n$
$U.S.\u202FMarines and Sailors with Headquarters and Service Battalion,\u202F1st Marine Logistics Group,\u202Fparticipate in a 5-kilometer conditioning hike on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California,\u202FMay 29, 2026.\u202FThe hike enhanced physical readiness to prepare for future hikes while fostering discipline, camaraderie, and mental toughness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mary Torres)\n\n$
$U.S.\u202FMarines and Sailors with Headquarters and Service Battalion,\u202F1st Marine Logistics Group,\u202Fparticipate in a 5-kilometer conditioning hike on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California,\u202FMay 29, 2026.\u202FThe hike enhanced physical readiness to prepare for future hikes while fostering discipline, camaraderie, and mental toughness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mary Torres)\n\n$
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Jun 8
The 38th Assistant Commandant of the #MarineCorps, Gen. Bradford J. Gering, attends the 2026 Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Harrier Sundown Ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina. The AV-8B Harrier was the first vertical/short takeoff and
$U.S. Marines with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 223, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point North Carolina, pose for a photo with the 38th Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Bradford J. Gering at the 2026 Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Harrier Sundown Ceremony\u202Fat Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, June 3, 2026.\u202FThe AV-8B Harrier was the first takeoff and landing\u202Faircraft\u202Fin Marine Corps history, enabling operations from carriers, expeditionary\u202Fairfields,\u202Fand remote tactical landing sites. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kiara Rawls)$
$U.S. Marine Corps\u202FAV-8B Harrier IIs\u2019 with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 223, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepare to perform during the 2026 Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Harrier Sundown Ceremony\u202Fat Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, June 3, 2026.\u202FThe AV-8B Harrier was the first vertical/short takeoff and landing\u202Faircraft\u202Fin Marine Corps history, enabling operations from carriers, advanced bases, expeditionary\u202Fairfields\u202Fand remote tactical landing sites. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kiara Rawls)$
$U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier II with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 223, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, fly during the 2026 Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Harrier Sundown Ceremony\u202Fat Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, June 3, 2026.\u202FThe AV-8B Harrier was the first vertical/short takeoff and landing\u202Faircraft\u202Fin Marine Corps history, enabling operations from carriers, advanced bases, expeditionary\u202Fairfields\u202Fand remote tactical landing sites. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kiara Rawls)$
$U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing color guard, present the colors during the 2026 Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Harrier Sundown Ceremony\u202Fat Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, June 3, 2026.\u202FThe AV-8B was the first vertical/short takeoff and landing\u202Faircraft\u202Fin Marine Corps history, enabling operations from carriers, advanced bases, expeditionary\u202Fairfields\u202Fand remote tactical landing sites. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kiara Rawls)$
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Jun 8
#Marines with The Basic School take part in a Warfighting Field Exercise at @MCB_Quantico, Virginia. WARFEX serves as the culminating event at TBS, evaluating students’ proficiency in decision-making, small-unit tactics, and leadership as they operate under sustained physical
$A U.S. Marine Corps student with Company B, The Basic School, Training Command, receives information about an upcoming resupply during the Warfighting Field Exercise at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, May 19, 2026. WARFEX serves as the culminating event at TBS, evaluating students\u2019 proficiency in decision-making, small-unit tactics, and leadership as they operate under sustained physical and mental pressure in a realistic warfighting scenario. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anthony C. Ramsey Jr.)\n\n$
$U.S. Marine Corps students with Company B, The Basic School, Training Command, conducts a water resupply mission during the Warfighting Field Exercise by at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, May 19, 2026. WARFEX serves as the culminating event at TBS, evaluating students\u2019 proficiency in decision-making, small-unit tactics, and leadership as they operate under sustained physical and mental pressure in a realistic warfighting scenario. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anthony C. Ramsey Jr.)\n\n$
$U.S. Marine Corps students with Company B, The Basic School, Training Command, participate in the Warfighting Field Exercise by patrolling near the established defensive position at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, May 19, 2026. WARFEX serves as the culminating event at TBS, evaluating students\u2019 proficiency in decision-making, small-unit tactics, and leadership as they operate under sustained physical and mental pressure in a realistic warfighting scenario. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anthony C. Ramsey Jr.)\n\n$
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