Videos

U.S. service members and civilians, attend the commission ceremony for the future Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Harvey C. Barnum Jr. (DDG 124), at Norfolk, Virginia, April 11, 2026. The warship was named in honor of retired Col. Harvey C. Barnum Jr., a living Medal of Honor recipient recognized for extraordinary heroism during the Vietnam War. (U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Elisa Ruiz and Lance Cpl. Kriti Chhetri)

U.S. Navy Sailors assigned the future Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Harvey C. Barnum Jr. (DDG 124), rehearse in preparation for the commission ceremony, at Norfolk, Virginia, April 10, 2026. The warship was named in honor of retired Col. Harvey C. Barnum Jr., a living Medal of Honor recipient recognized for extraordinary heroism during the Vietnam War. (U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Elisa Ruiz and Lance Cpl. Kriti Chhetri)

U.S. Marines with the War Fighting Instructors Course (WFIC), The Basic School (TBS), operate small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) as part of the Warrant Officer Basic Course (WOBC) for Company B, TBS, during Field Exercise (FEX) 2 at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, March 18, 2026. The purpose of integrating sUAS into the FEX is to create a modern battlespace that enhances students’ small-unit lethality and warfighting capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Andra Marton-Salgado)

A video reel showcasing the U.S. Marine Corps heavy weapons military occupation specialties 0331, 0341 and 0352, created in Arlington, Virginia, March 11, 2026. These infantry roles are crucial for providing heavy firepower and supporting maneuver elements on the battlefield. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance. Cpl Matthew Morales) This video contains music from a USMC licensed asset from AudioMachine and graphics from USMC licensed Adobe Stock.

A video reel showcasing the U.S. Marine Corps infantry military occupation specialty 0311, created in Arlington, Virginia, March 11, 2026. The U.S. Marine Corps utilizes infantry to enhance their skills and maintain a lethal fighting force. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance. Cpl Kriti Chhetri)

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)

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)