Congratulations @GrandburyHS, Grandbury, TX MCJROTC being named USMCR Association Outstanding Unit Award for 4th straight year!

On this day in 1945, the Battle of Iwo Jima began. Marines and Sailors would fight for 36 days before securing the island on 26 March. This battle would be one of the bloodiest in the Corps' history. The photo, by Joe Rosenthal, is the Marine flag raising on Mt. Suribachi. It was

In honor of @WomenHistoryMonth The Association would like to acknowledge the tremendous accomplishments of those that served in the Marine Corps. We would like to honor SgtMaj Bertha P. Billeb, the first female SgtMaj of the Marine Corps, promoted to the rank in 1961. Her

A tribute in honor of the first women to fly US military aircraft. They are the WASPs, Women Air Force Service Pilots. Hear their story here: youtu.be/gMCqXZEEQug #WASPs #WomenInAviation #VeteranTribute #MilitaryHistory

In honor of @womenhistorymonth The Association would like to acknowledge the contributions of one such woman. Sarah "Dimes" Deal, the first U.S. Marines female US Naval Aviator, 1995. She flew combat ops in Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. After 12 yrs on active duty, she

In honor of @WomensHistoryMonth The Association would like to acknowledge the accomplishments of one such woman. Vernice "Flygirl" Armour, was the U.S. Marines first African-American female combat pilot, earning her wings in July 2001. She flew with @HMLA169 during the invasion of

In honor of @womenshistorymonth, The Association would like to acknowledge the contributions of one such woman. We are proud to acknowledge the accomplishments of Anneliese Satz:, the first female F-35B pilot in the U.S. Marines . She grew up in City of Boise, Idaho & is a graduate of

In honor of @womenshistorymonth, The Association would like to acknowledge the contributions of one such female. Nicole A. Mann, the first female U.S. Marines ARCHIVED NASA Astronauts. She was commissioned a 2dLt in 1999; a Naval Aviator in 2003, a test plot in June 2009, she was 1 of 8

In honor of @womenshistorymonth The Association would like to acknowledge the contribution of one such female. Angelia Maness the 1st female SgtMaj of the U.S. Marines Marine Barracks, "8th & I." She graduated boot camp in September 1987, and her service includes deployments to Iraq

In honor of @womenshistorymonth we would like to recognize SgtMaj Joy Kitashima, the 1st female Force SgtMaj in U.S. Marines history. She assumed her duties in March 2023 III MEF Marines. The SgtMaj serves as the senior enlisted advisor to the Commanding General. Well done Marine & Semper Fi.

In honor of @WomenHistoryMonth The Association would like to acknowledge the tremendous accomplishments of those that served in the Marine Corps. One such Marine is Angelia Maness, the first female SgtMaj to be stationed at the oldest post in Corps, Marine Barracks, Washington,

In honor of @WomenHistoryMonth The Association would like to acknowledge the tremendous accomplishments of one such Marine, Lorna M. Mahlock. She was the first African-American to be promoted to the rank of Brigadier General in the U.S. Marines in 2019. In 2022 she was promoted to

On this date, First Lieutenant Presley N. O'Bannon, who with seven other Marines was part of a force of Greeks and Arabs led by American Consul William Eaton, raised the United States flag for the first time over a conquered fortress of the Old World at Derne, a stronghold of the

Do you want to be a part of rebuilding history? Be part of rebuilding American history! Join in supporting The Tun Legacy Foundation & the rebirth of Tun Tavern (USMC's birthplace) through the "1775 Club." Perks included! 👉 thetun.org/1775-club/ #TheTunLegacyFoundation #HistoryMatters

Rebuild the legendary Tun Tavern, birthplace of the USMC! ⚓️ Join the "1775 Club" for $17.75/month (12 months) or $213 one-time & get an exclusive tee, certificate & serialized coin w/ future 250th Anniv. event access! Let's make history happen! 👉 thetun.org/1775-club/

The MCRA is currently running our annual on-line auction. Please help us expand our mission. Click here to view the wonderful items. Your support is critical to us. Please take a few minutes to register & bid. yourcharityauction.com/auction.php?a=…

ONLY 3 days remaining with the MCRA ON-LINE auction. Funds raised directly support our mission of supporting the Marine Corps Reserve....YourCharityAuction.com/USMCRA. Cristina Antunes #MarineCorps #fundraising

Let's make the BIG final  push. ENDS AT 600pm EASTERN..... If you or someone you know can donate an item or service to the auction, please have them follow this link: yourcharityauction.com/item_donation.… You can view our auction at YourCharityAuction.com/USMCRA

This #4thOfJuly, remember the true meaning of freedom it's more than fireworks. It's about remembering our origins & honoring those who've defended our way of life. Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸 #Veterans #USMC #Freedom #IndependenceDay #America #Grateful