Videos

U.S. Marine Corps Recruits with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct a basic warfighting technique course on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C., May 7, 2026. The event consisted of the bayonet assault course, body sparring, and pugil stick fighting, to simulate combat obstacles. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Emily Bos)

U.S. Marines with Light Armored Reconnaissance Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), conduct live-fire attack drone training with Neros Archer first-person view drones at Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico, April 7-10, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps video)

U.S. Marine Corps video created in Adobe Premiere Pro to showcase the 2026 Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Air Show. This video was created on MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 4, 2026. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Jasmin Az)

U.S. Marine Corps video created in Adobe Premier Pro for social media platforms in support of the 2026 MCAS Cherry Point Air Show at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Noth Carolina, May 5, 2026. The 2026 Air Show offers an opportunity for the public to witness thrilling aerial demonstrations, explore extensive military and civilian static displays and exhibits and experience the precision and professionalism of the U.S. Armed Forces. This promotional video aims to build excitement for the community event and highlight key reasons for audiences to attend. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Michail Stankosky)

This promotional video for the 2026 Fittest Instructor Competition invites Marine instructors and from across the fleet to virtually participate in this year’s competition, created May 5, 2026. The Fittest Instructor Competition will virtually bring together instructors who will go head-to-head in a series of demanding physical challenges while allowing for max participation across the forces to truly determine who earns the tittle of the ‘Fittest Instructor’. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Katherine Corado)

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni hosted Friendship Day at MCAS Iwakuni, May 3, 2026. The JMSDF-MCAS Iwakuni Friendship Day is hosted annually to strengthen relationships with the host community and offer a cultural exchange that highlights the mutual support between the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Brian Long) The video contains music from a USMC licensed asset from Adobe Stock.

U.S. Marine Corps video created in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Premiere Pro to showcase performers at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point's 2026 Air Show. This video was created at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 1, 2026. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Landon Lingle)

U.S. Marine Corps motion graphic created in Adobe After Effects for social media platforms in support of the 2026 MCAS Cherry Point Air Show at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, April 29, 2026. The 2026 Air Show offers an opportunity for the public to witness thrilling aerial demonstrations, explore extensive military and civilian static displays and exhibits and experience the precision and professionalism of the U.S. Armed Forces. This promotional video aims to build excitement for the community event and highlight key reasons for audiences to attend. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Andre Marshall)

The new Marines of Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, graduated from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, May 01 2026. Graduation took place at the completion of the 13-week transformation which included training for drill, marksmanship, basic combat skills, and Marine Corps customs and traditions. Following graduation, the Marines were given 10 days of leave before taking the next step in training at the School of Infantry at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California.

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Eric E. Austin, the commanding general of Marine Corps Combat Development Command and deputy commandant for Combat Development and Integration, Portfolio Acquisition Executive, Marine Corps, Stephen J. Bowdren, executive director, Portfolio Acquisition Executive Marine Corps and Maj. Gen. David C. Walsh, Deputy Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Aviation, discuss Portfolio Acquisition Executive Marine Corps during Modern Day Marine at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington D.C., April 30, 2026. Modern Day Marine is the largest military equipment, systems, and technology exposition exclusively focusing on the needs of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Michael Bartman)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Jason Morris, Director of Operations, Plans, Policies, and Operations, HQMC, Brig. Gen. Timothy S. Brady, Director, Capabilities Development Directorate, Combat Development and Integration, Brig. Gen. Michael Nakonieczny, Deputy Commanding General, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Col. Scott Beatty, Director, Capabilities Development Directorate, Combat Development and Integration speak during the ground systems enterprise senior leader summit panel discussion during Modern Day Marine at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington D.C., April 30, 2026. Modern Day Marine is the largest military equipment, systems, and technology exposition exclusively focusing on the needs of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Michael Bartman)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Eric E. Austin, the commanding general of Marine Corps Combat Development Command and deputy commandant for Combat Development and Integration, Portfolio Acquisition Executive, Marine Corps, Stephen J. Bowdren, executive director, Portfolio Acquisition Executive Marine Corps and Maj. Gen. David C. Walsh, Deputy Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Aviation, discuss Portfolio Acquisition Executive Marine Corps during Modern Day Marine at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington D.C., April 30, 2026. Modern Day Marine is the largest military equipment, systems, and technology exposition exclusively focusing on the needs of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Michael Bartman)

U.S. Marines, civilians and defense contractor exhibitors take part in Modern Day Marine at Washington, D.C., April 28-30, 2026. Modern Day Marine is an annual event that allows the service to showcase modernization efforts, explore innovation solutions and discuss future operational challenges. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Matthew Morales) (This video contains music from a USMC licensed asset from AudioMachine)

U.S. Marines, Sailors, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force members, and civilians have participated in Friendship Day over the years at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. Since 1973, MCAS Iwakuni has held a Friendship Day open house to foster positive relationships between the air station and its Japanese hosts, offering a culturally enriching experience that displays the mutual support the U.S. and Japan share. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Maikeyla Reyes)