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While we aim to provide an open, interactive space for all users to engage and connect with the Marine Corps, we ask that you share your opinions and feedback in a respectful manner. By liking our page, you take personal responsibility for your comments, your username, and any information you submit. In that spirit, users are asked to adhere to the guidelines below to ensure that our page remains
10/06/2025
The most recent appropriations for the Department of War expired at 11:59 p.m.EST on September 30, 2025. Military personnel will continue in a normal duty status without pay until such time as a continuing resolution or appropriations are passed by Congress and signed into law. Civilian personnel not engaged in excepted activities will be placed in a non-work, non-pay status.
08/11/2025
Welcome to the Pack! 🐺
Sergeant Major Gilberto Castilloguzman, outgoing sergeant major of Recruiting Station Seattle, relieved his post to Sergeant Major Sergio Zaratecortina.
The relief and appointment of sergeants major is an important and symbolic event for Marine Corps units during which the sword of office officially changes hands.
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📸 Cpl. Avery Wayland
06/13/2025
Hometown Highlight: Promotion Time! 🇺🇸
Congratulations to Cpl. Jonas G. Baldwin, a proud Washington native, on his recent promotion while deployed to the Philippines in support of Exercise KAMANDAG 9.
Baldwin, a small unmanned aircraft systems operator with 3d Littoral Combat Team, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, was promoted during a Maritime Key Terrain Security Operation alongside our Philippine Marine allies. His hard work and dedication continue to reflect the highest standards of the Marine Corps and make his home state proud.
Well done, Marine!
Do you think you have what it takes to become a United States Marine? Visit the link in our bio to find out more!
📸 by Cpl. Iyer Ramakrishna
06/09/2025
READY, MOVE! 🏃
Poolees and guests from and participated in a joint pool function. This consisted of and Initial Strength Test and various competitions to help prepare poolees for Recruit Training.
Think you have what it takes to become a Marine? Find out more at the link in our bio!
📸 by Sgt. Seth Wagner
06/06/2025
HOMETOWN HIGHLIGHT: Officer Edition 🦅🌎⚓️
Meet 1st Lt. Caleb Stites, a Washington native and assistant operations officer with 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division. Recently, 1st Lt. Stites helped teach a Martial Arts Instructor Course at MAGTF Training Command/Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center at 29 Palms.
This challenging course strengthens Marines’ warfighting, leadership, and decision-making skills and 1st Lt. Stites led from the front!
Think you have what it takes to become a United States Marine? Find out more at the link in our bio!
📸 by LCpl Owen Coyle
06/05/2025
Hard work. Dedication. Brotherhood. 💪🪖
Congratulations to these outstanding Marines on their well-deserved promotions! Their dedication, leadership, and commitment to excellence continue to raise the bar and set the standard for those around them.
Think you have what it takes to become a Marine? Find out more information at the link in our bio!
05/18/2025
HOMETOWN HIGHLIGHT!
Lance Corporal Richard PerezGarcia, from Yakima, Washington, serves as a combat photographer at . He participated in a PT event to honor the memories of Cpl Medina and LCpl Hug, two fallen combat camera Marines.
Be a part of our legacy! 💪
Click the link in bio to learn more.
📸 by Cpl Anna Higman
03/03/2025
In alignment with Department of Defense (DoD) Instruction 5400.17 and recent Executive Orders issued by the President, the United States Marine Corps is reviewing and adjusting its social media content to ensure compliance with DoD policies and priorities. As a result, certain posts have been removed or modified to maintain consistency with federal guidance and uphold the integrity of our official communication channels.
The Marine Corps remains committed to transparency, professionalism, and adherence to DoD directives while continuing to engage with our community in a manner that reflects our core values of honor, courage, and commitment.
For any questions regarding social media policies, please refer to official DoD guidance available at https://www.esd.whs.mil/Directives/issuances/dodi/.
Semper Fidelis.
01/11/2025
Welcome to the Pack! 🐺
Major Matthew A. Silverstein, outgoing commanding officer of Recruiting Station Seattle, relinquished command to Major Patrick L. Kolb.
The change of command ceremony represents the official passing of authority from the outgoing commander to the incoming commander.
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📸 SSgt Stephen Campbell
06/11/2024
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Valerie Jackson, commanding general of 4th Marine Logistics Group, awards Arlan Russell an Eagle, Globe and Anchor during an Honorary Marine ceremony at Orting Middle School in Wash., June 8, 2024. The title of Honorary Marine is an honor bestowed by the Commandant of the Marine Corps to civilians who have made extraordinary contributions to the . The program began in 1992 and is intended to strengthen the bond between the American people and the Marine Corps. Notable include Chuck Norris, Gary Sinise, and Joe Rosenthal. Russell is the 109th person to earn the title of Honorary Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Courtney G. White)
11/13/2023
U.S. Marine Corps poolees and recruits from the Army, Navy, and Air Force, came together for a joint enlistment ceremony during a Seattle Seahawks military appreciation game in Seattle, WA, Nov. 12, 2023!
The swear in was conducted by U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Michelle Smith, the commanding general of 7th Infantry Division on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA.