U.S. Marines

@USMC

The official Twitter account of the United States Marine Corps. The appearance of links does not constitute endorsement.

Washington, D.C.

Joined November 2007

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U.S. Marines@USMC · 16 h

#Marines with @3d_Marine_Div recover a weighted ammo can from the sea floor during a search and recovery dive drill on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan. This training is designed to enhance the Marines' proficiency and capabilities in specialized insertion and extraction operations.…

USMC's tweet image. #Marines with @3d_Marine_Div recover a weighted ammo can from the sea floor during a search and recovery dive drill on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan.

This training is designed to enhance the Marines' proficiency and capabilities in specialized insertion and extraction operations.…

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U.S. Marines@USMC · 20 h

Atlantic Alliance #Marines with @2dMarDiv board a @kon_marine NH90 helicopter from the Rotterdam-class landing platform dock HNLMS Johan de Witt (L 801) during exercise Atlantic Alliance 2025 (AA25). AA25 is the premier East Coast naval integration exercise, featuring over 25…

USMC's tweet image. Atlantic Alliance

#Marines with @2dMarDiv board a @kon_marine NH90 helicopter from the Rotterdam-class landing platform dock HNLMS Johan de Witt (L 801) during exercise Atlantic Alliance 2025 (AA25).

AA25 is the premier East Coast naval integration exercise, featuring over 25…

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U.S. Marines@USMC · 22 h

#Marines with @MRFDarwin offload M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System ammunition pods from an MV-22B Osprey in the Northern Territory, Australia. #TalismanSabre is the largest bilateral military exercise between Australia and the United States, advancing a free and open…

USMC's tweet image. #Marines with @MRFDarwin offload M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System ammunition pods from an MV-22B Osprey in the Northern Territory, Australia.

#TalismanSabre is the largest bilateral military exercise between Australia and the United States, advancing a free and open…

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U.S. Marines@USMC · Jul 20

#Marines with the @22nd_MEU, take part in an amphibious assault as part of Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) on @camp_lejeune, North Carolina. During COMPTUEX, the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and 22nd MEU, refine tactics, techniques, and procedures to execute…

USMC's tweet image. #Marines with the @22nd_MEU, take part in an amphibious assault as part of Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) on @camp_lejeune, North Carolina.

During COMPTUEX, the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and 22nd MEU, refine tactics, techniques, and procedures to execute…

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U.S. Marines@USMC · Jul 20

#Marines with @MRFDarwin and @australianarmy, @DefenceAust, Soldiers take part in Talisman Sabre 25 at Northern Territory, Australia, July 13, 2025. Talisman Sabre is the largest bilateral military exercise between Australia and the United States advancing a free and open…

USMC's tweet image. #Marines with @MRFDarwin and @australianarmy, @DefenceAust, Soldiers take part in Talisman Sabre 25 at Northern Territory, Australia, July 13, 2025.

Talisman Sabre is the largest bilateral military exercise between Australia and the United States advancing a free and open…

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U.S. Marines@USMC · Jul 20

#MarineCorps recruits participate in a body sparring event during the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., July 11, 2025. MCMAP trains recruits in self-defense through body sparring and the use of pugil sticks,…

USMC's tweet image. #MarineCorps recruits participate in a body sparring event during the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., July 11, 2025.

MCMAP trains recruits in self-defense through body sparring and the use of pugil sticks,…

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U.S. Marines@USMC · Jul 19

#Marines with @iimefmarines participate in a machine gun familiarization range during exercise Native Fury (NF) 25. NF is a biannual exercise focused on the demonstration of the rapid offload and integration of a Maritime Prepositioned Force in the U.S. Central Command area of…

USMC's tweet image. #Marines with @iimefmarines participate in a machine gun familiarization range during exercise Native Fury (NF) 25.

NF is a biannual exercise focused on the demonstration of the rapid offload and integration of a Maritime Prepositioned Force in the U.S. Central Command area of…

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U.S. Marines@USMC · Jul 19

#Marines with @MRFDarwin carry out a dry-fire run with an M777 Howitzer during Talisman Sabre 25 in the Northern Territory, Australia, July 11, 2025. Talisman Sabre is the largest bilateral military exercise between Australia and the United States, advancing a free and open…

USMC's tweet image. #Marines with @MRFDarwin carry out a dry-fire run with an M777 Howitzer during Talisman Sabre 25 in the Northern Territory, Australia, July 11, 2025.

Talisman Sabre is the largest bilateral military exercise between Australia and the United States, advancing a free and open…

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Commandant of the @USMC@CMC_MarineCorps · Jul 19

Last night, @USMC & I had the honor of hosting the 29th @SecDef, The Honorable Pete Hegseth, during our Friday Evening Parade at @MBWDC. Your leadership within the @DeptofDefense ensures that our Corps remains postured as the Nation’s crisis response force—ready to fight & win.

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U.S. Marines@USMC · Jul 19

#Marines with @22nd_MEU take part in an amphibious assault in support of Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune,. During COMPTUEX, the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and 22nd MEU, refine tactics, techniques, and procedures to execute…

USMC's tweet image. #Marines with @22nd_MEU take part in an amphibious assault in support of Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune,.

During COMPTUEX, the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and 22nd MEU, refine tactics, techniques, and procedures to execute…

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Secretary of the Navy John C. Phelan@SECNAV · Jul 18

.@SecNavSpox with the latest from across the @USNavy and @USMC:

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U.S. Marines@USMC · Jul 18

#Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group complete a Water Survival Intermediate course (WSI) at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, July 9, 2025. WSI builds upon the basic water survival skills needed to prepare Marines for the Water Survival Advanced course…

USMC's tweet image. #Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group complete a Water Survival Intermediate course (WSI) at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, July 9, 2025.

WSI builds upon the basic water survival skills needed to prepare Marines for the Water Survival Advanced course…

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U.S. Marines@USMC · Jul 18

#Marines with @2dMarDiv take part in a base defense exercise during exercise Native Fury (NF) 25 in Jordan, July 6, 2025. NF25 focused on the demonstration of the rapid offload and integration of a Maritime Prepositioned Force in the U.S. Central Command area of operations in…

USMC's tweet image. #Marines with @2dMarDiv take part in a base defense exercise during exercise Native Fury (NF) 25 in Jordan, July 6, 2025.

NF25 focused on the demonstration of the rapid offload and integration of a Maritime Prepositioned Force in the U.S. Central Command area of operations in…

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U.S. Marines@USMC · Jul 18

Marine Week Chicago is in the books! Thank you, Chicago, for an unforgettable week as we celebrate 250 years of service. 🇺🇸 #Marines250 #SemperFi Read More ⬇️ marines.mil/News/News-Disp…

USMC's tweet card. U.S. Marines hosted Marine Week Chicago from June 9 to 14, 2025, in commemoration of the Corps’ 250 years of service. For one week, Marines from across the country came together in the Windy City to

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U.S. Marines@USMC · Jul 18

#MarineCorps recruits with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, learn how to drill before an M16A4 service rifle issue at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, July 14, 2025. Recruits are issued rifles during recruit training, marking a key milestone that…

USMC's tweet image. #MarineCorps recruits with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, learn how to drill before an M16A4 service rifle issue at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, July 14, 2025.

Recruits are issued rifles during recruit training, marking a key milestone that…

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Secretary of the Navy John C. Phelan@SECNAV · Jul 17

At @reindsummit 2.0 this week, I met with leaders driving the future of American manufacturing and maritime innovation. Rebuilding our industrial base is a strategic imperative. The clock is ticking. Today, our shipyards are too few. Our industrial workforce is shrinking. Our…

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U.S. Marines@USMC · Jul 17

#Marines with 1st Marine Logistics Group train at the range during Riptide Fury on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California. Riptide Fury was conducted to improve combat effectiveness through drills, including buddy rushing, machine gun tactics, and shooting targets at…

USMC's tweet image. #Marines with 1st Marine Logistics Group train at the range during Riptide Fury on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California.

Riptide Fury was conducted to improve combat effectiveness through drills, including buddy rushing, machine gun tactics, and shooting targets at…

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U.S. Marines@USMC · Jul 17

#Marines with Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment execute an indoor live-fire room clearing exercise at Academi Training Centre, North Carolina. During the Close Quarters Battle (CQB) course, students learn specialized marksmanship, tactics, and techniques used in CQB…

USMC's tweet image. #Marines with Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment execute an indoor live-fire room clearing exercise at Academi Training Centre, North Carolina.

During the Close Quarters Battle (CQB) course, students learn specialized marksmanship, tactics, and techniques used in CQB…

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U.S. Marines@USMC · Jul 17

#Marines with @3d_Marine_Div complete an intramural marksmanship competition at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, July 15, 2025. The intramural marksmanship competition occurs quarterly, showcasing service members' rifle and pistol marksmanship skills while exercising technical and…

USMC's tweet image. #Marines with @3d_Marine_Div complete an intramural marksmanship competition at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, July 15, 2025.

The intramural marksmanship competition occurs quarterly, showcasing service members' rifle and pistol marksmanship skills while exercising technical and…

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U.S. Marines@USMC · Jul 16

#Marines with @marforres take part in Atlantic Alliance 2025 (AA25) at Pickerel Pond, Maine. AA25 is the premier East Coast naval integration exercise, featuring over 25 @USNavy and #MarineCorps units alongside Dutch naval forces and British Royal Commandos. Spanning from…

USMC's tweet image. #Marines with @marforres take part in Atlantic Alliance 2025 (AA25) at Pickerel Pond, Maine.

AA25 is the premier East Coast naval integration exercise, featuring over 25 @USNavy and #MarineCorps units alongside Dutch naval forces and British Royal Commandos.

Spanning from…

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