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10/14/2026

20 Years of Preserving the Stories of Marines.

On November 10, 2006, the National Museum of the Marine Corps opened its doors to the public. Since that day, millions of visitors have walked through our galleries, explored the history of the Marine Corps, and discovered the stories of the men and women who have worn the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor.

As we celebrate our 20th anniversary, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the journey that brought us here.

This special commemorative video looks back at the vision, dedication, and people who helped build the Museum, along with the legacy we are honored to preserve for generations to come.

Twenty years of history. Countless stories. One enduring mission.

⚓ Happy 251st Birthday to the United States Navy!Established on October 13, 1775, the U.S. Navy has played a vital role ...
10/13/2026

⚓ Happy 251st Birthday to the United States Navy!

Established on October 13, 1775, the U.S. Navy has played a vital role in defending our nation for more than two centuries. Throughout history, Sailors and Marines have served side by side in defense of our country. 🇺🇸

Celebrate the Navy’s birthday with us! Visit the National Museum of the Marine Corps to explore the enduring connection between Sailors and Marines.

10/09/2026

Join us virtually via Facebook Live for a short, 25-minute demonstration by the Military Working Dog Team of the Marine Corps, and see how canines and trainers work together!

Join us for Boo & Blend, a spooky morning of science, discovery, and fun at the National Museum of the Marine Corps! 🧪🧡📅...
10/09/2026

Join us for Boo & Blend, a spooky morning of science, discovery, and fun at the National Museum of the Marine Corps! 🧪🧡

📅 Tuesday, October 13
⏰ 10–11 AM
📍 National Museum of the Marine Corps

Perfect for preschoolers and their grown-ups! Come ready to explore, create, and have some Halloween fun with us. 🎃

🇺🇸 We’re honored to welcome the Texas South Plains Honor Flight to the National Museum of the Marine Corps!Join us on Su...
10/08/2026

🇺🇸 We’re honored to welcome the Texas South Plains Honor Flight to the National Museum of the Marine Corps!

Join us on Sunday, October 11, as we welcome veterans visiting the Museum as part of their Honor Flight experience.

Come show your support, thank them for their service, and help give these veterans the welcome they deserve!

🗓️ October 11, 2026
🕐 12:00PM –2:30PM
📍 National Museum of the Marine Corps
🎟️ Free and open to the public

We hope to see you there!

10/07/2026

: Model 1941 Johnson R***e

This M1941 Johnson R***e is one of the first twenty-three semiautomatic ri**es acquired by the U.S. Marine Corps. In early 1942, Johnson Automatics provided 23 ri**es to the Marine Corps’ 1st Parachute Battalion for evaluation and combat use.

The museum is fortunate to have not one but two of those original ri**es in our collection. Serial number 7784 was likely present during the 7 August 1942 assault on Tulagi as well as the 1st Parachute Battalion’s continued combat operations on Guadalcanal throughout the rest of 1942.

The r***e’s quick release barrel made it ideal for airborne operations, breaking down into a much shorter package for parachutists to manage and quickly reassemble once on the ground. The r***e’s 10-round rotary magazine and the ability to continually top it off with additional 5-round st****er clips were definite advantages, but the recoil-operated design ended up being prone to jamming in sandy or muddy conditions, both of which were present in abundance on Guadalcanal.

At some point during 1943, Colonel John Lanigan acquired this r***e while the Executive Officer of the 24th Marines. In late 1944 he assumed command of the 25th Marines and led the Regiment during the Iwo Jima campaign. He carried this r***e throughout the campaign, and later received the Navy Cross for his actions on the island.

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🇺🇸 We’re honored to welcome the Permian Basin Honor Flight to the National Museum of the Marine Corps!Join us on Saturda...
10/07/2026

🇺🇸 We’re honored to welcome the Permian Basin Honor Flight to the National Museum of the Marine Corps!

Join us on Saturday, October 10, as we welcome veterans visiting the Museum as part of their Honor Flight experience. Come show your support, thank them for their service, and help give these veterans the welcome they deserve!

🗓️ October 10, 2026
🕐 11:40 AM–1:45 PM
📍 National Museum of the Marine Corps
🎟️ Free and open to the public

We hope to see you there!

Tactical Talks: Military Working Dogs!Join us virtually on Friday, October 9, at 12 p.m. EDT for a special 25-minute dem...
10/05/2026

Tactical Talks: Military Working Dogs!

Join us virtually on Friday, October 9, at 12 p.m. EDT for a special 25-minute demonstration featuring Marine Corps military working dogs!

Tune in on Facebook to see these highly trained dogs in action and learn more about the training, skills, and techniques they use in the field.

📅 October 9, 2026
⏰ 12 p.m. EDT
📱 Live on Facebook

Don’t miss these four-legged Marines in action! 🇺🇸🐾

- Recruiting Assistants WWI by Kathleen TrenchardRecently added to the art collection is a painting by Kathleen Trench...
10/01/2026

- Recruiting Assistants WWI by Kathleen Trenchard

Recently added to the art collection is a painting by Kathleen Trenchard. Titled “Recruiting Assistants WWI”, the work depicts the activities of women Marine Reservists during their service in 1918. The Marine Corps enrolled (the term used for women enlistees) their first recruit, Mrs. Opha May Johnson, into the Marine Reservists (Female) on 13 August 1918. The need for administrative support was at an all-time high with surges in men enlisting into the service and the need to relieve Marines and other service members from clerical/administrative support for active duty in France. Women were ready for the call and volunteered for all branches in the service. The Marines were highly selective in who they would accept and insisted that only those with the highest scores and best references be permitted to join. Marine standards would be maintained by all women serving. By war’s end over three hundred women had served in the Marine Reserves with Opha May Johnson attaining the rank of sergeant.

Ms. Trenchard chose to portray Marine Reservists (F) putting up recruiting posters rather than in an office environment which creates a more dynamic scene and shows the Marines engaging in duties other than their normal clerical assignments. She used historic reference photographs from the National Archives and Records Administration to aid in the composition of the painting and brought in the detail of how the women Marines would wear Sam Browne belts to make their uniforms smarter-looking. The belt was not authorized for females at the time, but women found ways around this. The painting is a wonderful addition to the collection and helps us tell the visual story of women in the Marines during World War I.

It's time for another Today’s Weapons Wednesday is a piece unique to the Marine Corps and unique to the National Museum...
09/23/2026

It's time for another

Today’s Weapons Wednesday is a piece unique to the Marine Corps and unique to the National Museum of the Marine Corps collection. The tracked 7-inch gun was one of 18 produced and used by the 10th Marines here at Quantico starting in 1918. Produced too late to see action in World War I, the tracked 7-inch gun was intended to provide fire support for the Marines in France as they advanced against Germany. Weighing in at a staggering 81,000lbs, the gun required a pair of 20-ton Holt Tractors to pull it. It had tracks, but the gun had no means to move on its own.

The gun could fire a 153-pound shell out to 24,000 yards, or nearly 14 miles. The Navy had mounted 7-inch guns on the Connecticut-class battleships, but because of their weight and being mounted on the ship’s sides as the secondary battery, the Navy chose to dispose of the type in favor of lighter, more adaptable guns. Several of these were then converted for land-based use by the Marine Corps.

The 7-inch gun never deployed as a tracked mount, however, the gun type did see service overseas with several Marine Advance Bases in the coastal defense role, including Guam and the Philippines. The Museum’s gun, Bureau of Ordnance number 702 is the second gun built and is currently on loan to Naval Surface Warfare Center - Dahlgren, the very installation where it was built 107 years ago.

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