NOVEMBER 10, 2025 – On Nov. 10, the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) salutes the United States Marine Corps on the 250th anniversary of its establishment by the Continental Congress on that date in 1775. Navy Command Master Chief Mario Rivers, DeCA’ senior enlisted advisor to the DeCA director, has served at sea and on land with Marines throughout his military career and is … [Read more...]
Marines Across America Highlights Virginia Marines
NOVEMBER 7, 2025 - The U.S. Marine Corps is celebrating its 250th anniversary on Monday. All year, the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation has been spotlighting notable Marines in every state as part of the Marines Across America program. The Marine Corps Heritage Foundation today celebrates Virginia Marines as part of the organization’s Marines Across America program, leading … [Read more...]
Red Hats Teach More Than Mountaineering
OCTOBER 30, 2025 – When the snow melts off the Sierra Nevada peaks and the trails reopen, the Marines and Sailors at the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center trade skis for ropes, packs, and rock faces. Among them, a handful of instructors wearing bright red helmets guide the way. Known as Red Hats, these instructors spend their summers leading students through … [Read more...]
U.S. Marines Becoming Drone Experts
OCTOBER 28, 2025 – U.S. Marines with the Marine Corps Attack Drone Team received the Commander’s Intent for Drone Dominance Award on Oct. 10 for their contributions prior to and during the inaugural U.S. National Drone Association Crucible held Sept. 19-24 at Avon Park Air Force Range, Florida. This recognition comes at a pivotal moment as the Marine Corps advances drone … [Read more...]
Marines Conduct HIMARS Live-Fire at Camp Fuji
OCTOBER 27, 2025 – U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, conducted High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) live-fire training at Combined Arms Training Center (CATC), Camp Fuji on Oct. 27, 2025. This training represents a significant advancement of Camp Fuji’s capability to support long-range fires and reflects our commitment to … [Read more...]




