Videos

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-250 speak about Marine Week Chicago 2025 on July 13, 2025. Marine Week provided an opportunity for residents of Chicago to engage with and learn more about their Marine Corps. This year, the Marine Corps will celebrate two and a half centuries of serving the nation with honor, courage, and commitment. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Juaquin Greaves)

U.S. Marines with the 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division color guard, assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-250, conduct the final evening colors ceremony at the Plaza of the Americas during Marine Week Chicago, July 13, 2025. This year, the Marine Corps will celebrate two and a half centuries of serving the Nation with honor, courage, and commitment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kayla Halloran)

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-250 speak about Marine Week Chicago 2025 on July 13, 2025. Marine Week provided an opportunity for residents of Chicago to engage with and learn more about their Marine Corps. This year, the Marine Corps will celebrate two and a half centuries of serving the nation with honor, courage, and commitment. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Juaquin Greaves)

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-250 host a commemoration ceremony for Marine Week Chicago, July 13, 2025. Throughout the week, Marines showcased military equipment, aircraft and music while interacting with the community. This year, the Marine Corps will celebrate two and a half centuries of serving the nation with honor, courage, and commitment. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Samantha Pollich)

U.S. Marine Corps Captain Ramarro Lamar, the executive officer of Recruiting Station Chicago, assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-250, gives an interview at the Navy Pier in Chicago during Marine Week Chicago, July 13, 2025. This year, the Marine Corps will celebrate two and a half centuries of serving the Nation with honor, courage, and commitment. Covert is a native of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Samantha Pollich)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Brent Meier, a squad leader with 2nd Battalion, 24th Regiment, 4th Marine Division, assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-250, gives an interview at the Prayer Band Pentecostal Church during Marine Week Chicago in Romeoville, Illinois, July 12, 2025. The Marines participated in this event hosted by the Travis Manion Foundation in order to support the local community. This year, the Marine Corps will celebrate two and a half centuries of serving the Nation with honor, courage, and commitment. Meier is a native of Kaukauna, Wisconsin. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Kayla Halloran)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Caleb Ragaller, a rifleman with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, Marine Forces Reserve, is promoted during Marine Week Chicago 2025, July 12, 2025. 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 video by Lance Cpl. Juaquin Greaves)

The Quantico Marine Band performs a rendition of the Battle Hymn of the Republic for U.S. Marines and future Marines from Marine Corps Recruiting Station Chicago during Marine Week Chicago 2025, July 10, 2025. Instrumentalists and vocalists who answer the calling to become a Marine have the opportunity to enlist through the Musician Enlistment Option Program (MEOP). Performing throughout the continental United States and internationally, Marine musicians serve as musical ambassadors of the Marine Corps. Every MEOP recruit attends the Corps' 13-week recruit training and, upon graduation, attends the Naval School of Music for advanced instrumental and academic training. 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 video by Sgt. James Stanfield)

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force 250 host a wreath laying ceremony during Marine Week Chicago 2025 at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Chicago, Illinois, July 12, 2025. The Marines held the ceremony in honor of Cpl. Benjamin D. Desilets, who paid the ultimate sacrifice during Operation Iraqi Freedom. This year, the Marine Corps will celebrate two and a half centuries of serving the nation with honor, courage, and commitment. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Samantha Pollich)

The Lt. Dan Band performs at Rockin’ for Our Vets concert in Cantigny Park, Wheaton, Illinois, as part of Marine Week Chicago, July 12, 2025. The band performed at this benefit concert for the West Suburban Foundation for Disabled Veterans. Throughout the year, 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 video by Cpl. Samantha Pollich)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 24th Regiment, 4th Marine Division, assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-250, help clean and organize a church at the Prayer Band Pentecostal Church during Marine Week Chicago in Romeoville, Illinois, July 12, 2025. The Marines participated in this event hosted by the Travis Manion Foundation in order to support the local community. This year, the Marine Corps will celebrate two and a half centuries of serving the Nation with honor, courage, and commitment. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Steven Wells)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Dante Covert, a rifleman with 2nd Battalion, 24th Regiment, 4th Marine Division, assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-250, gives an interview at the Prayer Band Pentecostal Church during Marine Week Chicago in Romeoville, Illinois, July 12, 2025. The Marines participated in this event hosted by the Travis Manion Foundation in order to support the local community. This year, the Marine Corps will celebrate two and a half centuries of serving the Nation with honor, courage, and commitment. Covert is a native of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Kayla Halloran)

U.S. Marines and future Marines from Marine Corps Recruiting Station Chicago execute their monthly pool function during Marine Week Chicago 2025, July 10, 2025. The pool function featured a physical training event and a performance from the Quantico Marine Band. 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 video by Sgt. James Stanfield)

U.S. Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force 250, in partnership with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, host Jamaria Peters for a ceremony and celebration, honoring Peters’ wish to spend a day with the Marines. The event featured a performance from the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, music from the Quantico Marine Band, and the appearance of drill instructors from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. This year, the Marine Corps will celebrate two and a half centuries of serving the nation with honor, courage, and commitment. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Juaquin Greaves)