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Last night, the U.S. Marines and I were honored to host our 50th Vice President of the United States, the Honorable JD Vance, as our guest of honor for a Friday Evening Parade at the historic Marine Barracks Washington . Once a Marine, Always a Marine. Semper Fidelis, Vice President JD Vance






Last night, I spoke at the Marine Corps Assoc. Ground Awards Dinner. I was honored to congratulate our 11 awardees in person. Thank you for your superior performance and leadership. My full comments are here: cmc.marines.mil/Speeches-and-T…


Last night at the Ground Awards, I announced my Rapid Response Essay Contest—a personal request from me to the FMF. I want your ideas on how to man and equip the MEU of 2035. Hosted by Marine Corps Assoc., the contest runs through 31 August, with cash prizes for the top three authors.

Today, I visited @Camp_Lejeune to see II MEF 2d Marine Division & 2nd Marine Logistics Group. I spoke with cmdrs and senior enlisted ldrs and recognized several Marines for their superior performance. II MEF, our service-retained MEF, JTF Capable, ready to respond to conflict / crisis globally.

On Friday, alongside Vice President JD Vance Secretary of the Navy John C. Phelan & U.S. Navy ADM Kilby, I attended the U.S. Naval Academy graduation & administered the oath to new U.S. Marines 2ndLts. The path ahead will be the most demanding period of your life, but it will also be the most rewarding work you will ever do: leading Marines


Operation Ironclad is a strategic initiative aimed to suppress complacency and strengthen discipline across the largest Marine air-ground task force in the U.S. Marines. By reinforcing core competencies and high standards, we’re building a more combat-ready force.

Yesterday, I visited with congressional staffers at Marine Corps Base Quantico🇺🇸 for Marine Day. U.S. Marines shares a special relationship with Congress built on trust, accountability, and shared commitment to the defense of our Nation. Thank you for your continued support and service to our Nation.


Last night, U.S. Marines & I proudly hosted the 79th Secretary of the Navy John C. Phelan, Hon. John Phelan, for a Friday Evening Parade Marine Barracks Washington. Thank you for your advocacy on behalf of our Marines, our Corps, & our Amphibious Warfare Ships, supporting our obligation as the Nation’s premier crisis response force.


Honored to witness the Silent Drill Platoon in action Friday at Marine Barracks Washington (Marine Barracks Washington). Their flawless precision and discipline are a powerful reminder of the U.S. Marines's unmatched legacy.


Yesterday and today, I testified alongside the Secretary of the Navy John C. Phelan and U.S. Navy Adm. Kilby before the SASC and HASC, advocating on behalf of our Marines for Amphibious Warships, the acceleration of Force Design, and improvements to the quality of life for our Marines and their families.



Today, I had the honor of serving as the reviewing officer for Lima Company’s graduation from Officer Candidates School. Since 1919, we have trained those who aspire to lead as Marine Officers in the foothills of Marine Corps Base Quantico🇺🇸, under one standard—the Marine Corps standard.



I am an American, fighting in the forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense - Article I, U.S. Military Code of Conduct Today, we celebrate 249 years of independence and the timeless ideals of life, liberty, and the pursuit