The 39th Commandant’s Planning Guidance is released. Click the link below to read more.

#OTD in 1916, President Woodrow Wilson signed the Naval Appropriations Act, creating the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. Video: youtu.be/fxEm_evVJ-g?si… #USMCReserve #MilitaryHistory #Marines

#Marines with 1st Marine Division hike up a hill as part of a battalion hike at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. The purpose of the hike was to test physical readiness and improve combat conditioning. #USMC #Fitness #SemperFi #Training

#Marines with the III MEF Band host a concert as part of the Summer English Program on Camp Foster, Japan. The annual weeklong program involves local high school students interacting with Marines in a cultural exchange while learning different ways to converse in English.

#Marines with 1st MLG conduct a marksmanship range with Republic of Palau National Police as part of exercise Koa Moana 24. During Koa Moana 24, III MEF Marines Marines work to strengthen alliances & partnerships through the development of interoperable capabilities. #USMC #Training

#Marines with MCBH host a Lifestyle Insights, Networking, Knowledge, & Skills workshop for kids from the Devil Pups Youth Program For America. Devil Pups challenges and educates youth of all backgrounds to learn self-confidence & responsibility for their actions.

#Marines with 1st MLG participate in a live fire range as part of exercise Koa Moana 24 in Palau. During their deployment throughout the Indo-Pacific region, the Marines and U.S. Navy #Sailors from I Marine Expeditionary Force worked to strengthen alliances and partnerships.

#Marines conduct annual gas chamber training on Marine Corps Base Hawaii. Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear specialist hosted the training to enhance Marines’ response time and capabilities when called to a CBRN incident. #USMC #SemperFi

#Marines with 15th MEU approach the USS Harpers Ferry in an ACV during a shore-to-ship movement during exercise Ssang Yong (SY) 24. SY24 strengthens the ROK-U.S. Alliance and contributes toward an increased amphibious capability in defense of the Korean Peninsula.

#Marines with Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division, conduct a conditioning hike at Camp Pendleton, Aug. 23. The hike tests physical readiness and improves the Marine's combat conditioning. #USMC #Fitness #Training

#Marines with 31stMEU post security during defense of the amphibious task force exercise aboard the USS Green Bay in the Java Sea, Aug. 26. The exercise employed Marines and U.S. Navy #Sailors to dispel enemy threats from approaching the USS Green Bay. #USMC

#Marines with 31stMEU alongside Republic of Korea Marines conduct an amphibious insert during Exercise Ssang Yong (SY) 24 off the coast of South Korea, Sept. 1. SY24 strengthens the ROK-U.S. Alliance through joint training, contributing towards combined amphibious capability.

#Marines with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing validate the AGM-158A joint air-to-surface standoff missile (JASSM) guide at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Aug. 27. Subordinate units of 3rd MAW were the first Marine Corps units to conduct ordnance operations with the AGM-158A JASSM. #USMC #SemperFi

A #MarineCorps CH-53E Super Stallion with 31stMEU takes off from the USS America in the South Korea Strait, Sept. 3. The USS America along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit are underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. #JointForce

#Marines with @31stMEU fire an M27 service rifle during a deck shoot aboard the USS America in the Sea of Japan, Sept. 1. The Marines conducted the live-fire training to improve their marksmanship in close proximity situations. #USMC

The 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric M. Smith (Eric M. Smith), addresses his guests as the host for an evening parade reception in Washington, D.C., August 23. All nine living Commandants were the guests of honor for the final evening parade of the summer.