Videos

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Louis Vickers Il and Lance Cpl. Javontay Vickers, father and son, were promoted to the ranks of Master Gunnery Sergeant and Corporal at the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy, Fort Bliss, Texas, June 9, 2025. Master Gunnery Sgt. Vickers and Cpl. Vickers, spoke about the unique experience of being promoted side by side, the son expressed admiration for his father's example, while the father spoke about witnessing his son's growth. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Alondra Y. Lopez Gonzalez)

U.S. Marines and Nashville locals discuss the importance and their enjoyment of Marine Week Nashville-250 at Nashville, Tennessee, June 7, 2025. Nashville hosted Marine Week 250, an event recognizing 250 years of distinguished service by the United States Marine Corps, the observance featured static displays, formal ceremonies, precision performances by the Silent Drill Platoon, and musical presentations by the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Juaquin Greaves)

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-250 attend the Nashville Sounds baseball game at First Horizon Park, Nashville, Tennessee, June 6, 2025. The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, MAW, Brass Band performed at the entrance of the stadium for attendees, future Marines from Recruiting Station Nashville took the Oath of Enlistment, and pilots from the 2nd MAW executed a flyover in tribute to the United States Marine Corps’ 250 years of service. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Juaquin Greaves)

Mr. Rick Sweet, the manager of the Nashville Sounds baseball team, answers questions about joining the Marine Corps and Marine Week Nashville 2025 at Nashville, Tennessee, June 6, 2025. Nashville hosted Marine Week 250, an event recognizing 250 years of distinguished service by the United States Marine Corps. The observance featured static displays, formal ceremonies, a precision performance by the Silent Drill Platoon, and musical presentations by the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Juaquin Greaves)

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-250 volunteer at Nashville Humane Association during Marine Week Nashville in Nashville, Tennessee, June 6, 2025. The Marines provided assistance with re-logging a path and playing with cats and dogs in order to foster positive relationships and create a lasting impression with the community. 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 Cpl. Samantha Pollich)

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-250 volunteer at Nashville Humane Association during Marine Week Nashville in Nashville, Tennessee, June 6, 2025. The Marines provided assistance with re-logging a path and playing with cats and dogs in order to foster positive relationships and create a lasting impression with the community. 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 Cpl. Samantha Pollich)

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-250 volunteer at Nashville Humane Association during Marine Week Nashville in Nashville, Tennessee, June 6, 2025. The Marines provided assistance with re-logging a path and playing with cats and dogs in order to foster positive relationships and create a lasting impression with the community. 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 Cpl. Samantha Pollich)

Brett Hunt, a volunteer coordinator with the Nashville Humane Association, speaks about the Marine Corps and NHA community volunteer efforts in Nashville. Brett appreciates the hard work that the Marines are putting into the shelter. 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. (Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Elisa Ruiz)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Anthony J. Needly, an transmissions systems operator with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-250, speaks about Marine Week Nashville and the 250th birthday during Marine Week Nashville in Nashville, Tennessee, June 3, 2025. Cpl. Needly enjoys giving back to the community and to uphold the Marine Corps traditions. 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. (Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Elisa Ruiz)

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-250 volunteer at Nashville Humane Association during Marine Week Nashville in Nashville, Tennessee, June 6, 2025. The Marines volunteered at Nashville Humane Association in order to provide assistance with re-logging a path and playing with cats and dogs in order to foster positive relationships and create a lasting impression with the community. 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. Elisa Ruiz)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Aaron Collins White, a motor transportation mechanic with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-250, a Tennessee native, participates in an interview discussing the Marines' 250th birthday, Marine Week Nashville and why he joined the Marine Corps at Music City Center, Nashville, Tennessee, June 5, 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 Sgt. Madison Santamaria)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Caleb Coltrane, a recruiter with Marine Corps Recruiting Sub-Station Murfeesboro, participates in an interview discussing the Marines' 250th birthday, Marine Week Nashville and why he joined the Marine Corps at Music City Center, Nashville, Tennessee, June 5, 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 Sgt. Madison Santamaria)

Ms. Taylor Nealon, Marine Corps’ 250th Birthday support staff with Revolve Solutions, LLC participates in an interview about Marine Week Nashville, working with the Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-250, and inspiring interactions with the local community at Music City Center, Nashville, Tennessee, June 5, 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 Sgt. Madison Santamaria)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Caleb Coltrane, a recruiter with Marine Corps Recruiting Sub-Station Murfeesboro, participates in an interview discussing the Marines' 250th birthday, Marine Week Nashville and why he joined the Marine Corps at Music City Center, Nashville, Tennessee, June 5, 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 Sgt. Madison Santamaria)