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U.S. Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-250, lead event attendees in a physical training session during Marine Week Boston, Aug. 23, 2025. Marines stationed across the globe commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Marine Corps, honoring a distinguished legacy of service, sacrifice, and unwavering fidelity to both the nation and fellow Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Samantha Pollich)

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 774, assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-250, conduct outreach and engagement flights with distinguished visitors at the Signature Aviation Boston Logan International Airport in Boston, Mass., Aug. 22, 2025. The Marine Corps is celebrating its 250th birthday by including activations across the city featuring aircraft, equipment, recruiting opportunities, and public engagements. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Juaquin Greaves)

U.S. sailors and volunteers with the 1812 Marine Guard host U.S. Marines with the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force 250 aboard the USS Constitution in Boston, Massachusetts. August 22, 2025. The USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned ship in the U.S. Navy and remains as a training and ceremonial ship. Throughout 2025, Marines worldwide will commemorate the 250th birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps, honoring their 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 John Martinez).

U.S. Marines with the Quantico Marine Band assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-250 perform at Faneuil Hall Marketplace during Marine Week Boston, Aug. 22, 2025. Marines stationed across the globe commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Marine Corps, honoring a distinguished legacy of service, sacrifice, and unwavering fidelity to both the nation and fellow Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Sadiel Cortes Guevara)

U.S. sailors and volunteers with the 1812 Marine Guard host U.S. Marines with the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force 250 aboard the USS Constitution in Boston, Massachusetts. August 22, 2025. The USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned ship in the U.S. Navy and remains as a training and ceremonial ship. Throughout 2025, Marines worldwide will commemorate the 250th birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps, honoring their 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 John Martinez).

U.S. Marines Corps Staff Sgt. Maximilla Legier, assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-250, is interviewed at Community Servings, a non-profit organization that delivers meals to food-insecure homes in the city, during Marine Week Boston, Aug. 22, 2025. Marines stationed across the globe commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Marine Corps, honoring a distinguished legacy of service, sacrifice, and unwavering fidelity to both the nation and fellow Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Sadiel Cortes Guevara)

U.S. Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-250, package food at Community Servings, a non-profit organization that delivers meals to food-insecure homes in the city, during Marine Week Boston, Aug. 22, 2025. Marines stationed across the globe commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Marine Corps, honoring a distinguished legacy of service, sacrifice, and unwavering fidelity to both the nation and fellow Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Sadiel Cortes Guevara)

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-250 host a wreath laying ceremony at the Soldiers and Sailors Monument during Marine Week Boston, Aug. 22, 2025. The Marines held the ceremony for all Marines who paid the ultimate sacrifice in the Vietnam War. Marines stationed across the globe commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Marine Corps, honoring a distinguished legacy of service, sacrifice, and unwavering fidelity to both the nation and fellow Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Samantha Pollich)

U.S. Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-250 host a static display at Boston Common during Marine Week Boston, Aug. 22, 2025. Marines stationed across the globe commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Marine Corps, honoring a distinguished legacy of service, sacrifice, and unwavering fidelity to both the nation and fellow Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Samantha Pollich)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. “J.J.” Wilson, the commanding officer of Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-250, and Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-250 participate in the Marblehead Welcome Ceremony for Marine Week Boston in Marblehead, Mass., Aug. 21, 2025. During the ceremony, the audience witnessed a concert from the Quantico Marine Band as well as a precision performance from the United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon. Marines from around the Corps and the community of Boston attended Marine Week Boston to celebrate the Marine Corps’ 250th anniversary, which consisted of live performances, music, ceremonies, events, and displays of equipment, and aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Juaquin Greaves)

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Christopher Mahoney, the 37th Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, and Col. “J.J.” Wilson, the commanding officer of Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-250, participated in the opening ceremony for Marine Week Boston at the Boston Common in Boston, Mass., Aug. 21, 2025. During the ceremony, the audience witnessed a concert from the Quantico Marine Band as well as a precision performance by the United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon. The Marine Corps is celebrating its 250th birthday with six multi-day Marine Corps community events, called Marine Weeks, in six major cities across the country. Marine Weeks will include activations across each host city featuring aircraft, equipment, recruiting opportunities, and public engagements. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Juaquin Greaves)

The 37th Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Christopher J. Mahoney, and State Representative Steven Xiarhos, 5th Barnstable District at Massachusetts House of Representatives, lay a wreath in honor of U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Nicholas G. Xiarhos during a wreath laying ceremony at the Soldiers and Sailors Monument during Marine Week Boston, Aug. 21, 2025. Xarihos paid the ultimate sacrifice during Operation Enduring Freedom while conducting a mission to assist a stuck vehicle in enemy territory. The wreath laying ceremony was held to honor him and other Marines who paid the ultimate sacrifice during Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Marines stationed across the globe commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Marine Corps, honoring a distinguished legacy of service, sacrifice, and unwavering fidelity to both the nation and fellow Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Juaquin Greaves)

U.S. Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-250 shared a meal with residents at Christopher’s Haven, a temporary home for families and children receiving cancer treatment, during Marine Week Boston, Aug. 21, 2025. This event took place to allow Marines to give back to the community. Marines stationed across the globe commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Marine Corps, honoring a distinguished legacy of service, sacrifice, and unwavering fidelity to both the nation and fellow Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Samantha Pollich)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz, a combat photographer assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-250, interviews Charlotte Paquette, a volunteer at Christopher’s Haven, a temporary home for families and children receiving cancer treatment, during Marine Week Boston, Aug. 21, 2025. This event took place to allow Marines to give back to the community. Marines stationed across the globe commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Marine Corps, honoring a distinguished legacy of service, sacrifice, and unwavering fidelity to both the nation and fellow Marines. Pedro is a Chelmsford, Massachusetts native. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Samantha Pollich)