U.S. Marine Corps Forces Reserve

Marine Forces Reserve Musician Selected as the 2025 Marine Musician of the Year

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Justin Napier, subclass trombone instrumentalist, with Marine Forces Reserve Band, poses for a portrait at the Marine Corps Support Facility, New Orleans, Feb. 5, 2026. Napier earned the United States Marine Corps Musician of the Year Award due to his excellency in his occupation and his initiative in both taking charge and nurturing his junior...

U.S. Marines with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division conduct ILOC at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Noah Friedman, a mortarman with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, instructs Marines during Intermediate location (ILOC) live fire training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 5, 2026. The event took place as part of an ILOC pre-deployment training which enables unit mobilization to specific...

US Marines conduct OP6 Stinger live-fire exercise during ARCTIC EDGE 2026

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Wesley Heinrichs, (left) and Sgt. Matthew Blake, (right), both low altitude air defense gunners assigned to the 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepare to start off an OP6 Stinger live-fire exercise during ARCTIC EDGE 2026 (AE26) near Fort Greely, Alaska, March 7, 2026. AE26 is a North American Aerospace...

Shoot for the Stars

T-minus 3, 2, 1 … We have liftoff! The ground rumbled as the engines roared to life. Smoke and flames erupted out of the bottom as it began to lift into the sky, ascending higher until it was finally out of sight. There are some kids who see a rocket take off and begin to dream of becoming astronauts; there are some kids who make that dream come true.

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....

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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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.

CLB-23 Winter Field Exercise

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 23, 4th Marine Logistics Group, Marine Forces Reserve, conduct a cold weather field exercise at Fort Hunter-Liggett, Calif. on Jan. 9-11, 2026. CLB-23 conducted this exercise to reinforce core infantry skills such as fieldcraft, weapons handling and sustainment operations in a cold weather environment with support from U.S. Army Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 126th Aviation Regiment, from Stockton, Calif. (U.S Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Owen Long)

I am a Marine in The Reserve

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. Kanoa Thomas and Cpl. Isaiah W. Smith) By License - This video contains audio from a USMC enterprise licensed asset from Adobe Stock: "MORNING AGAIN" by Life Span ://stock.adobe.com "Extension of Thought" by Forest Melody ://stock.adobe.com "Mindful Wandering Thoughts" by AudioAmbi ://stock.adobe.com

Lima Company 3/25 Drill Weekend

U.S. Marines conduct a weekend drill on Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base, Columbus, Ohio, Dec. 4-7, 2025. Marines with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, participated in the drill weekend to develop tactical small-unit leadership at their home training center. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas and Cpl. Isaiah W. Smith) By License - This video contains audio from a USMC enterprise licensed asset from Adobe Stock: “Cold Nights” by MusicRevolution / https://stock.adobe.com/

I am a Marine in the Reserve

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Connor R. Allen discusses his life as a civilian electrician, student and as a Marine in the Selected Marine Corps Reserve in Columbus, Ohio, Dec. 4-11, 2025. Allen is a rifleman with 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve. (U.S. Marine Corps video by 1st Lt. Sean Cloherty, Staff Sgt. Scott Jenkins, Cpl. Kanoa Thomas and Cpl. Isaiah W. Smith) By License - This video contains audio from a USMC enterprise licensed asset from Adobe Stock: "Whispers of Autumn" by AudioAmbi ://stock.adobe.com "Trust" by kanel holy ://stock.adobe.com

2-25 Live Fire: Mortarmen Video Production

U.S. Marine Corps mortarmen conduct a live fire exercise at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Dec. 5-6, 2025. The mortarmen are with 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division. Ensuring readiness for future missions, Marines carried out live‑fire drills to improve tactical decision-making, leadership, and technical skills. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Emely Gonzalez) By License - This video contains audio from a USMC enterprise licensed asset from Adobe Stock: "Aggressive Determination Driving Rock" by Tasty Tunes /https://stock.adobe.com/

I am a Marine in the Reserve

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Matthew Mckeon discusses his life as a teacher and as a Marine in the Selected Marine Corps Reserve in Columbus, Ohio, Dec. 4-11, 2025. McKeon is a rifle squad leader with 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve. (U.S. Marine Corps video by 1st Lt. Sean Cloherty, Staff Sgt. Scott Jenkins, Cpl. Kanoa Thomas and Cpl. Isaiah W. Smith) By License - This video contains audio from a USMC enterprise licensed asset from Adobe Stock: “Ambient Cinematic Guitar” by AudioAmbi ://stock.adobe.com “Aurora Borealis” by Gregoire Lourme ://stock.adobe.com

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