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I am a Marine in the Reserve | Cpl. Ashley Burdo

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ashley Burdo discusses her life as a student and as a Marine in the Selected Marine Corps Reserve in Battle Creek, Michigan, Jan. 23-28, 2026. Burdo is a water support technician with Combat Logistics Battalion 451, 4th Marine Logistics Group, Marine Forces Reserve. (U.S. Marine Corps video by 1st Lt. Sean Cloherty, Staff Sgt. Scott Jenkins, Cpl....

U.S. Marines showcase teamwork while competing for the Major General William Pendleton Thompson Hill Food Service Award

U.S. Marines eat the meals prepared during a food service competition at Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 472, Wyoming, Pennsylvania, Jan. 11, 2026. Marines participated in an inspection for the Maj. Gen. William Pendleton Thompson Hill Awards to demonstrate their quality of food preparation, sanitation, and customer service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl....

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1st Sgt. Joseph B. Stoker's Redesignation Ceremony

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, left, commander, Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, 1st Sgt. Joseph B. Stoker, center, individual material readiness list coordinator, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, and Sgt. Maj. Edwin A. Mota, command senior enlisted leader, Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, pose for a photo during Stoker’s...

From Master Sgt. to First Sgt.: Master Sgt. Joseph B. Stoker Paves the Way for Future Leadership in the Marine Corps

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Joseph B. Stoker poses for a photo at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans Dec. 18, 2025. Stoker with 4th Marine Air Wing, was selected for a lateral move to first sergeant under the new E-8 transfer pilot initiative. (U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Scott Jenkins)

A Reserve Marine Perseveres Through Adversity with Support from His Fellow Marines

For U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Nathaniel Hill, a rifleman with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, the road to resilience came with many challenges. Experiencing personal hardships, Hill has learned the true meaning of strength, camaraderie and sacrifice as a father, husband and Reserve Marine.

1st MAW Commanding General and VMM-268 support Toys for Tots in Maui

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Marcus Annibale, commanding general of 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, and Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 268, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st MAW, pose for a photo with local volunteers at Kahului Airport, Hawaii, Dec. 16, 2025. VMM‑268 transported toys and personnel to advance the Toys for Tots mission, delivering a message of joy and...

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Marines Conduct a Tactical Air Control Party Exercise

Reserve Marine units from across the country assembled at Camp Shelby, Mississippi, for a Tactical Air Control Party exercise focused on joint terminal attack controller (JTAC) and joint fires observer (JFO) training and qualification sustainment. The event enhanced joint fires proficiency while allowing Marines to complete their annual certification requirements and...

4th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, 31st MEU conduct deck live-fire

U.S. Marines with 4th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, fire the SIG Sauer M18 during a deck live-fire aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), in the Philippine Sea, Aug. 7, 2025. The Marines participated in training to sustain marksmanship fundamentals and increase technical and tactical acumen. The 31st MEU is operating...

MARFORRES, MARFORSOUTH Celebrate 250th Marine Corps Birthday with Largest Ball in the Corps

Marines, Sailors and distinguished guests gathered beneath the lights of the Caesars Superdome on Nov. 1, 2025, to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps during the annual U.S. Marine Corps Forces Reserve and U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South Birthday Ball, the largest Marine Corps Ball across the service. This year’s celebration marked not only a...

2/23 Corpsman Saves Off Duty Camp Rodriguez Firefighter

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Daniel Franco Colon, left, a hospital corpsman with 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, forward deployed with 4th Marines, 3rd Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program, stands at attention while Lt. Gen. Roger Turner, commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force, presents him with the Navy and Marine Corps...

USMCR CONNECT MOBILE APP

Introducing our cutting-edge application designed to transform the way Marines, Sailors, and their families connect and thrive within the USMCR community. Leveraging state-of-the-art technology, our platform centers on four core pillars: Communication, Connectivity, Interventions, and Resources.

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MARFORRES Marines sharpen their skills during field exercise

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U.S. Marines with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, conduct various combat drills during a field exercise at Camp Shelby, Mississippi, April 29, 30, and May 1, 2024. The purpose of the exercise was to allow the Marines a chance to utilize and maintain the basic skill sets learned in Recruit Training and Marine Combat Training. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Pfc. Nicholas Bryan)

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