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U.S. Marine Corps Museum 🇺🇸 retweeted
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#WATCH @ChiefNewsham welcomed 170 cyclists, as well as law enforcement officers and public service members to the National Museum of The Marine Corps during the 2026 LEU “Road to Hope” — a three‑day, 250+ mile ride honoring our fallen heroes. #PoliceWeek2026 #LEU #FallenOfficer
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U.S. Marine Corps Museum 🇺🇸 retweeted
U.S. Marines
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#Marines with @22nd_MEU take part in a hike at Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the @Southcom mission, @deptofwar -directed operations, and @POTUS priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. #SemperFi #USMC #Training
U.S. Marines with Golf Battery, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), hike at Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico, March 27, 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\u2019s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

ALT U.S. Marines with Golf Battery, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), hike at Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico, March 27, 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\u2019s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

U.S. Marines with Golf Battery, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), hike at Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico, March 27, 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\u2019s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

ALT U.S. Marines with Golf Battery, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), hike at Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico, March 27, 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\u2019s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

U.S. Marines with Golf Battery, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), hike at Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico, March 27, 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\u2019s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

ALT U.S. Marines with Golf Battery, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), hike at Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico, March 27, 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\u2019s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

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Calling all Student Artists! The National Museum of the Marine Corps is still accepting submissions for the 8th Annual Marine Corps Student Art Competition. Who can enter: Students in grades K–12 🔗 For full details visit our website usmcmuseum.com/8th-annual-ma…
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Join us at the Museum for the USMC 250 Lecture Series. This seven-month series dives into the cultural traits that have shaped Marines for generations. 🔗 Visit our website for a full list of upcoming events usmcmuseum.com/calendar-2392…
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Happy Thanksgiving! Today and everyday, we give thanks for the unwavering dedication and selfless sacrifices of Marines past and present-and for the families who stand beside them. Reminder! We are CLOSED today. We will reopen on November 28th with our regular hours of 9AM–5PM.
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Effective today, the National Museum of the Marine Corps is closed due to the federal government closure. All in-person & virtual programs are canceled. Semper Fidelis Memorial Park remains open. Updates will be shared here & on our website. Thank you.
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Now Open! Always Faithful…Always Fascinating: 250 Years of Remarkable Stories 📍 On view for a limited time at the National Museum of the Marine Corps.
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❗️Museum Advisory❗️ Due to the heightened security measures involving Marine Corps Base Quantico and to reduce traffic flow we are reducing Museum hours on Tuesday, September 30. The museum will be open from 12p.m.-5p.m.
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September 11, 2001 Today, we pause to remember the lives lost, the families changed, and the courage shown on one of our nation’s darkest days. We will never forget. 🇺🇸 #NeverForget #USMC #USMCMuseum
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🎬 Episode 11 of our 12-part USMC 250th Commemoration Series is here! Dive into the precision, discipline, and dedication behind planning and executing Maritime Operations in the Marine Corps. Click to watch 🔗 youtu.be/mP9oKFGqa3U #USMC250 #USMCHistory #USMCMuseum
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One exhibit. 250 years in the making. Always Faithful: 250 Years of Remarkable Stories brings 28 Marine Corps stories to life through artifacts, many never before displayed to the public. Opening Sept. 26. #USMC250 #USMCHistory
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🎬 As we continue to celebrate the 250th birthday of the Marine Corps, join us for Episode 10. This episode spotlights Marines who, beyond their distinguished service to the nation, have become beloved figures in popular culture. 🔗 bit.ly/45fiynO
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#PurpleHeartDay Today we honor all Purple Heart recipients and the profound sacrifice this award represents. In our Iraq & Afghanistan galleries, we proudly display uniforms of Marines posthumously awarded the Medal. Sgt Nicholas Nolte Cpl Jennifer Parcell LCpl Alec Terwiske
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U.S. Marine Corps Museum 🇺🇸 retweeted
Marine Corps Heritage Foundation@MarineCorpsFdn22 Jul 2025
🎺 Next in our Summer Concert Series! Join us for the @usnavyband Concert Band live at the @usmcmuseum. 📅 July 24 | 🕖 7 PM 🎟️ Free outdoor concert 🏛️ Extended Museum hours Bring a lawn chair & enjoy world-class music!
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Now through July 25, visitors can view the Veterans and Athletes United Dog Tag Flag Memorial. This 28-foot American flag stands as a solemn and moving tribute to the service members who gave their lives in the Global War on Terror. 📍 Located outdoors near the museum entrance
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We were honored to welcome celebrity chef, Royal Marine, and veteran advocate @RobertIrvine to the Museum on July 11, during his visit to @MCB_Quantico. Thank you, Chef Irvine, for your continued support of those who serve—and for walking through #USMC history with us!
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🎬 Episode 9: Innovations of the Marine Corps Join us for Episode 9 of our 12-part commemoration series. This episode highlights the Marine Corps’ legacy of innovation and adaptability. youtu.be/3gHk7BW1Ngk #USMC250
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Weapons Wednesday: 250 Years of Marine Corps Service Rifles From flintlocks to modern marvels, Marine rifles tell the story of the Corps. Read the full article here: bit.ly/250YearsofMarineCorps… 📍Visit us today to see some of these historic weapons up close #USMC250 #USMCMuseum
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U.S. Marine Corps Museum 🇺🇸 retweeted
Marine Corps Heritage Foundation@MarineCorpsFdn2 Jul 2025
🚗 Just a couple of weeks until the Summer Classic Car Show at the @usmcmuseum! 📅 Sunday, July 13 🕘 9 AM–12 PM (Check-in 8–9 AM) 🎟️ Free and open to all Vehicle registration is still open for cars 25+ years old. Register here until July 10: secure.marineheritage.org/a/…
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Now open! “United States Marine Corps: 250 Years of Dedication, Determination, and Courage” We invite you to experience this powerful new exhibit that showcases how Marines have expressed and preserved our enduring legacy through art. #USMC250 #USMC #Marines
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