Happy New Year from the National Museum of the Marine Corps!🎆 Start 2026 with a visit to the National Museum of the Marine Corps. We are open daily from 9 AM to 5 PM, and admission and parking are always free. We hope to see you this year! #USMCMuseum #USMC #SemperFi #HappyNewYear | National Museum of the Marine Corps

70K views · 2.4K reactions | The National Museum of the Marine Corps' new Combat Art Gallery recognizes Marines who served from 1975 to 2015. | U.S. Marine Corps | Facebook

The National Museum of the Marine Corps officially opened two new galleries in Triangle, VA, Oct 6, 2024. Featuring a vast array of artifacts and immersive experiences, the National Museum of the Marine Corps highlights the enduring legacy of the Marine Corps' core values of honor, courage, commitment, and sacrifice. 📷 Marine Sgt. James Stanfield | U.S. Marine Corps

2.4K views · 11 reactions | A little preview of the gallery! | National Museum of the Marine Corps | Facebook

Leatherneck Gallery This is where the Marine Corps story begins. From powerful quotes and iconic images of Marines to the tanks and aircraft that shaped the fight, this gallery sets the tone for everything that follows. It honors the courage, sacrifice, and enduring spirit of Marines, past and present. Hosting thousands of ceremonies, reunions, and events each year, this space truly is the heart of the Museum. 📍 Step into our Leatherneck Gallery and begin your journey through 250 years of Marin

#WeaponsWednesday | The Story of “Lucky” This week, history rolls back into view. Meet “Lucky,” an M4A3 Sherman World War II tank that stormed the black sands of Iwo Jima in 1945. It was there at Red Beach 2 with the 5th Tank Battalion, supporting Marines during some of the fiercest fighting of the Pacific War, including the brutal battles near Hill 362A. After Iwo Jima, Lucky was shipped back to Hawaii and converted into a dual flame and gun tank for the planned invasion of Japan. Then the war