Marine Corps Birthday
250 Years of Service
On November 10, 2025, U.S. Marines worldwide will commemorate 250 years of battlefield achievements and a legacy rooted in honor, courage, and commitment. This year, Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Eric M. Smith and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz emphasized to the force that Marines stand prepared to tackle future challenges, affirming that the Marine Corps' reputation as warriors is a testament to their enduring spirit.
2025 Birthday Celebrations
at HopFusion Ale Works Fort Worth
Marines were born in a bar —what better way to celebrate than in one? HopFusion AleWorks, 200 E Broadway Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76104. The bar run by a Marine, throwing the best birthday bash. Sat Nov. 8th, the party starts at Noon when the bar opens and goes till closing. The official ceremony will begin at 8:00 PM with a cake cutting, commander's message, the works. The last few years, General Lejeune's great-grandsons (pictured below in a tan pullover and beige pullover) read his message. We will be celebrating the 250th birthday all day long, so come out any time and have a beer with us.
Commandant's Message
10 November 2025
A MESSAGE FROM THE COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS
Two hundred and fifty years ago, before our Nation declared its independence, a small group of men gathered in Philadelphia and formed a Corps of Marines. From that moment, our story has been bound to the story of America itself. A quarter of a millennium later, Marines remain at the center of our Nation's defense. Ready to fight, ready to win, and ready to uphold the trust placed in us since 1775.
Across centuries, Marines have fought on distant shores and in desperate battles, earning a reputation for discipline, toughness, and valor. From the Revolution to the World Wars, from Chapultepec to today's operations across the globe, every generation has proven worthy of the title Marine. They secured liberty, defended allies, and carried forward the promise of a free Nation, and a free world. We are the heirs of that legacy, and we are its stewards.
This anniversary reminds us that our standards are the foundation of our Corps. Honor, Courage, and Commitment are not abstractions, but the code that binds us to one another and to all who went before. Every Marine, in every clime and place, must hold true to these values. The conflicts ahead will demand nothing less.
I could not be prouder of the Marines I see serving today. At home, at sea, and across the globe, you carry forward our proud traditions with skill and ferocity. It is your discipline, initiative, and fighting spirit that anchor our Corps. The battles of the next 250 years will challenge us in new ways, but I have no doubt we will prevail. Happy Birthday Marines!
