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On this day we recognize the 0321 Reconnaissance Marines in Arlington, Virginia, March 21, 2026. The 0321 Military Occupation Specialty was established in June 19, 1957 for the purpose of investigating, report enemy activity, and gather other intelligence of military importance. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Alondra Y. Lopez Gonzalez)

A video production detailing events that took place during the Marine Corps’ first amphibious landing, created in Arlington, Virginia, February 27, 2026. On March 3, 1776, the U.S. Marine Corps conducted its inaugural amphibious landing, raiding New Providence in the Bahamas to seize British gunpowder. This event established the foundation of the Marine Corps as America’s premiere expeditionary force, capable of launching decisive assaults from the sea. (U.S. Marine Corps video by John Martinez, Capt. Isaac Lamberth, SSgt. Joshua Smith, Sgt. Rowdy Vanskike, Sgt. Shaina Jupiter, Lance Cpl. Elijua Guel, Lance Cpl. Matthew Morales, Lance Cpl. Kriti Chhetri, and Lance Cpl. Elisa Ruiz) This video contains music from a USMC licensed asset from AudioMachine and b-roll from USMC licensed Adobe Stock.

The 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric M. Smith and the 34th Chief of Naval Operations, Adm. Daryl Caudle speak about the Navy and Marine Corps Relief Society at Arlington, Virginia, Feb. 24, 2026. For 122 years the NMCRS has been a trusted partner supporting Marines, Sailors and their families. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Rowdy Vanskike, Lance Cpl. Matthew McDonnell, Lance Cpl. Matthew Morales, Lance Cpl. Kiara Rawls, Lance Cpl. Kriti Chhetri)

At the outset of 1776, Continental Marines under the command of Capt. Samuel Nicholas carried out the first amphibious landing in the history of the newly formed corps of Marines during the Battle of Nassau. Leading approximately 200 Marines and Sailors ashore, Nicholas seized key British positions and secured valuable weapons, munitions, and other military supplies. The operation not only strengthened the Continental war effort, and boosted morale, but also demonstrated that the young Nation possessed both the resolve and the capability to carry the fight for independence beyond its shores.

The 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric M. Smith, and Lt. Gen. James H. Adams III, the Deputy Commandant for Programs and Resources, discuss the Marine Corps' successful audit for fiscal year 2025 at Arlington, Virginia, Feb. 6, 2026. This marks the first military service in the Department of War to pass a clean audit for three consecutive years. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Communication Directorate, Headquarters Marine Corps)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Francis L. Donovan, the Commanding General of U.S. Southern Command, promotes to General on 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 video by Lance Cpl. Elijua Guel)

U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Barracks Washington conduct military funeral honors for the 28th Assistant Commandant of Marine Corps, retired Gen. Michael J. Williams, at the Marine Memorial Chapel, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Dec. 18, 2025. Williams served in the Marine Corps for over 40 years and was the Commandant from Sep. 8, 2000, to Sep. 9, 2002. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Kriti Chhetri)

38th Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Bradford J. Gering, and Marines assigned to Marine Barracks Washington participate in the funeral for the 28th Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, retired Gen. Michael J. Williams on Marine Corps Base Quantico,Virginia, Dec. 18, 2025. Williams served for over 40 years and was the ACMC from Sep. 8, 2000 to Sep. 9, 2002. (U.S. Marine Corps video by John Martinez)

U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Barracks Washington conduct military funeral honors for the 28th Commandant of the Marine Corps, retired Gen. Michael J. Williams, at the Marine Memorial Chapel, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Dec. 18, 2025. Williams served in the Marine Corps for over 40 years and was the Commandant from Sep. 8, 2000, to Sep. 9, 2002. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Elijua Guel)

U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Ospreys assigned to Marine Helicopter Squadron One (HMX-1), conduct a missing-man flyover for the funeral service for the 28th Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, retired Gen. Michael J. Williams, near National Cemetery Quantico, Virginia, Dec. 18, 2025. Williams served for over 40 years and was the ACMC from Sep. 8, 2000 to Sep. 9, 2002. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Shaina Jupiter)

38th Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Bradford J. Gering, and Marines assigned to Marine Barracks Washington participate in the funeral for the 28th Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, retired Gen. Michael J. Williams on Marine Corps Base Quantico,Virginia, Dec. 18, 2025. Williams served for over 40 years and was the ACMC from Sep. 8, 2000 to Sep. 9, 2002. (U.S. Marine Corps video by John Martinez)

38th Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Bradford J. Gering, and Marines assigned to Marine Barracks Washington participate in the funeral for the 28th Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, retired Gen. Michael J. Williams on Marine Corps Base Quantico,Virginia, Dec. 18, 2025. Williams served for over 40 years and was the ACMC from Sep. 8, 2000 to Sep. 9, 2002. (U.S. Marine Corps video by John Martinez)

U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Barracks Washington conduct military funeral honors for the 28th Commadant of the Marine Corps, retired Gen. Michael J. Williams, at the Marine Memorial Chapel, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virgina, Dec. 18, 2025. Williams served in the Marine Corps for over 40 years and was the Commadant from Sep. 8, 2000, to Sep. 9, 2002. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Elisa Ruiz)

U.S. Marines and U.S. Sailors participate in the 250th Amphibious Capabilities Demonstration rehearsal at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 17, 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. (Courtesy video by the Event Strategies Incorporated)