Videos

U.S. Marines with Recruiting Station San Diego, participate in the Coronado Holiday Parade in Coronado, California, Dec. 6, 2024. The Coronado Holiday Parade is an annual festive event featuring decorated floats, marching bands and holiday-themed performances, celebrating the holiday season with community participation. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Alejandro Fernandez)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Stephanie Simon, recruiting support officer for Recruiting Station Los Angeles, gives a shout out to attendees of the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego in San Diego, Dec. 3, 2024. The Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl has honored our nation’s heroes since 2006. For over 20 years, the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl has hosted fan-fest areas showcasing armed forces hardware, conducted flyovers before the game, held demonstrations by several of the military's top skydiving teams, awarded custom homes to wounded warriors, directed on-field induction ceremonies, and showcased armed forces bands and honor guards. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Bruin Largent)

San Francisco high school students compete in the High School Band Challenge at Golden Gate Park during San Francisco Fleet Week 2024 in San Francisco, Oct. 14, 2024. SFFW, now in its 43rd iteration, is a time-honored sea service celebration that allows citizens of the Bay Area to witness today’s maritime capabilities firsthand. Nearly 2,500 Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen will showcase their capabilities and equipment, participate in various community service events, and enjoy the hospitality of the Bay Area during the event. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Avery Wayland)

U.S. Marines with Recruiting Station San Francisco host a Marine Corps pull-up challenge at the EXPO on the Marina Green during San Francisco Fleet Week 2024 in San Francisco, Oct. 13, 2024. SFFW, now in its 43rd iteration, is a time-honored sea service celebration that allows citizens of the Bay Area to witness today’s maritime capabilities firsthand. Nearly 2,500 Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen will showcase their capabilities and equipment, participate in various community service events, and enjoy the hospitality of the Bay Area during the event. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Avery Wayland)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, and Marines with Recruiting Station San Francisco interact with expo attendees at the EXPO on the Marina Green during San Francisco Fleet Week 2024 in San Francisco, Oct. 12, 2024. SFFW, now in its 43rd iteration, is a time-honored sea service celebration that allows citizens of the Bay Area to witness today’s maritime capabilities firsthand. Nearly 2,500 Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen will showcase their capabilities and equipment, participate in various community service events, and enjoy the hospitality of the Bay Area during the event. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Bruin Largent)

U.S. Marines and poolees with Recruiting Station San Francisco tour the amphibious transport dock USS Somerset (LPD 25) during San Francisco Fleet Week 2024 in San Francisco, Oct. 12, 2024. SFFW, now in its 43rd iteration, is a time-honored sea service celebration that allows citizens of the Bay Area to witness today’s maritime capabilities firsthand. Nearly 2,500 Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen will showcase their capabilities and equipment, participate in various community service events, and enjoy the hospitality of the Bay Area during the event. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Avery Wayland)

U.S. Marines with 1st Marine Division Band and Silent Drill Platoon perform at Union Square as part of San Francisco Fleet Week 2024 in San Francisco, Oct. 11, 2024. SFFW, now in its 43rd iteration, is a time-honored sea service celebration that allows citizens of the Bay Area to witness today’s maritime capabilities firsthand. Nearly 2,500 Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen will showcase their capabilities and equipment, participate in various community service events, and enjoy the hospitality of the Bay Area during the event. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Avery Wayland)

U.S. Navy Sailors with U.S. Navy Band Southwest perform at the Ferry Building as part of San Francisco Fleet Week 2024 in San Francisco, Oct. 10, 2024. SFFW, now in its 43rd iteration, is a time-honored sea service celebration that allows citizens of the Bay Area to witness today’s maritime capabilities firsthand. Nearly 2,500 Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen will showcase their capabilities and equipment, participate in various community service events, and enjoy the hospitality of the Bay Area during the event. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Avery Wayland)

U.S. Marines with 1st Marine Division Band perform during the Honor Our Fallen Concert at the Herbst Theater as part of San Francisco Fleet Week 2024 in San Francisco, Oct. 10, 2024. SFFW, now in its 43rd iteration, is a time-honored sea service celebration that allows citizens of the Bay Area to witness today’s maritime capabilities firsthand. Nearly 2,500 Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen will showcase their capabilities and equipment, participate in various community service events, and enjoy the hospitality of the Bay Area during the event. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Avery Wayland)

U.S. Marines with 1st Marine Division Band perform at Noe Valley Town Square as part of San Francisco Fleet Week 2024 in San Francisco, Oct. 8, 2024. SFFW, now in its 43rd iteration, is a time-honored sea service celebration that allows citizens of the Bay Area to witness today’s maritime capabilities firsthand. Nearly 2,500 Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen will showcase their capabilities and equipment, participate in various community service events, and enjoy the hospitality of the Bay Area during the event. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Avery Wayland)

U.S. Marines with 1st Marine Division Band give a performance at De Anza High School as part of San Francisco Fleet Week 2024 in Richmond, California, Oct. 7, 2024. SFFW, now in its 43rd iteration, is a time-honored sea service celebration that allows citizens of the Bay Area to witness today’s maritime capabilities firsthand. Nearly 2,500 Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen will showcase their capabilities and equipment, participate in various community service events, and enjoy the hospitality of the Bay Area during the event. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Avery Wayland)

U.S. Marines with Recruiting Station Sacramento participate in a weightlifting competition in Sacramento, California, August 27, 2024. Swole Mode was created to test the physical strength and endurance of Marines stationed at RS Sacramento and to build unit cohesion and Esprit de Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Ryan Harvey)

Steve Torres, an educator at Florin High School in Sacramento, Calif., discusses his experience at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Educator's Workshop in San Diego. The Educator's Workshop program provides selected educators and influential community members with an experiential opportunity to see how the Marine Corps transforms young men and women into Marines. The workshop also provides attendees with current information regarding Marine Corps training practices, military job skills, service opportunities, military lifestyle, and educational benefits available to Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Ryan Harvey)

Steve Torres, an educator at Florin High School in Sacramento, Calif., discusses his experience at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Educator's Workshop in San Diego. The Educator's Workshop program provides selected educators and influential community members with an experiential opportunity to see how the Marine Corps transforms young men and women into Marines. The workshop also provides attendees with current information regarding Marine Corps training practices, military job skills, service opportunities, military lifestyle, and educational benefits available to Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Ryan Harvey)