Updated: Tuesday April 8, 2008
posted: Apr 4 2008
A Heart-pumping Glimpse into the Marines’ World
There's no way to show everything that the Marine Corps does and stands for in just 30 seconds. But that's no reason not to try. We give you No Compromises, the newest Marine Corps recruiting commercial.
posted: Jan 11 2008
The Commercial and The Rest of The Story
We traveled to 15 locations across the U.S. to create the "America's Marines" commercial. We captured so much incredible footage, we made the extended version featured on this site. Have a look, then read our blog for more about the people and the stories encountered as Marines connected with Americans throughout the tour and beyond.
posted: Jan 10 2008
America's Marines: The Few, The Proud and You
This Wednesday, January 16, 2008, the US Marine Corps will debut a new television spot, titled America's Marines.
posted: Jan 8 2008
Educators Learn What It Takes
For more than 232 years, the Marine Corps has used the 12-week recruit training process to transform the few and the proud of America's youth from civilians to Marines. To share this profound legacy with those influencers who guide young men and women, the Marine Corps has also been inviting educators from across the country to attend Educator Workshops designed to give them a firsthand view of recruit training and what it takes to become a Marine.
posted: Jan 7 2008
Celebrating New Year's at the Outback Bowl
Certain traditions are synonymous around the world with New Year's celebrations: fireworks, resolutions and counting down to midnight. However, for sports fans in America the most popular New Year's tradition is arguably the college bowl games.
posted: Nov 27 2007
NEW ORLEANS, LA
Getting More By Giving Back
On Black Friday, when millions of Americans were at the malls, Principal Clinton Smith was working side-by-side with a handful of Marines and about 200 other new friends. In less than a day, they turned a bleak strip of dirt into a custom-designed new playground for the students of Sylvanie F. Williams Elementary School in New Orleans battered inner city.
posted: Nov 19 2007
WASHINGTON, D.C.
Celebrating 232 Years of Tradition
Birthday cakes, banquet dinners and dancing hardly seem in step with the image of the Marine Corps, but every year at this time units all over the world -- in combat zones or on bases -- stop to throw a birthday party. Saturday night the Marine Corps Recruiting Command celebrated the 232nd birthday of the Marine Corps by hosting a ball.
posted: Oct 30 2007
LEADVILLE, CO
Changing Lives At 13,000 Feet
It may be several months until the America's Marines television commercial hits the air, but Tuesday we got a powerful reminder of how strong the connection is between Americans and their Marine Corps. Filming for the commercial wrapped up Tuesday just ahead of snow flurries, 13,000 feet up in Colorado's Rocky Mountains. More than 100 people showed up for the production, all braving rapidly plunging temperatures and each with a slightly different motivation for making the drive.
posted: Oct 30 2007
WASHINGTON, D.C.
A Great Day to Be a Runner
At the 32nd Marine Corps Marathon, the starter gun is a Howitzer. There's a fly-over by two MV-22 Ospreys, and all water stations are manned by young men and women dressed in identical camouflage uniforms. That's when you know this race will be run the Marines way, from start to finish.
posted: Oct 24 2007
GRAND CANYON, AZ
Spectacular Views, Unexpected Moments
As the America's Marines commercial production arrived before dawn at the Grand Canyon, everyone was thrilled for breathtaking vistas and once-in-a-lifetime experiences. No one expected to be greeted by a former Marine and member of the Hualapai Tribe on arrival. At day's end they watched the sun set from atop the Hoover Dam. Along the way there were unique insights into their locales and plenty of former Marines.
posted: Oct 22 2007
ATLANTA, GA
A History of Success, and Leadership
The NROTC program on the Atlanta University Center campuses is notable, not only for the historical significance of the civil rights movement that took root here, but also for the success mid-shipman have gone on to achieve. Five of the six commanding officers who emerged from a single NROTC class came back recently to encourage others to follow their lead.
posted: Oct 10 2007
SCOTTSBURG, IN
A Show of Support
It's called the heartland for a reason. America loves her Marines. She loves all her troops, for that matter. Here in the cozy confines of the Charles E. Meyer Gymnasium, folks from all over Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky came to show their support.
posted: Oct 6 2007
SLIGO, KY
Wrangling Marines, and Horses
Six stops into production of America’s Marines, commercial crews for the first time were confronted with a temperamental actor. Needless to say, it wasn’t a Marine. Chorus Line, a 2-year-old Morgan stallion refused time and again to run along the fence-lined road where the Silent Drill Platoon was doing its rifle drill. Of course the Marines were right on their marks, as they have been all along. Corporal Daniel Anderson saw to that.
posted: Oct 4 2007
QUANTICO, VA
History and the Modern Marine
Once a Marine, always a Marine, the saying goes. Just a moment with Larry Ward is all the evidence you need that it’s a fundamental truth. He served for 31 years, which included two stints as a drill instructor and four purple hearts. Officially he may have retired in 1982, but he’s still ready to serve. On Wednesday, Lt. Ward might as well have been on active duty. He spent the entire day with his beloved Marine Corps. First it was at the Modern Marine Expo, then later at the National Marine Corps Museum.
posted: Sep 27 2007
POINT JUDITH, RI
An Unexpected Homecoming
Just before sunrise the Marine Corps' Silent Drill Platoon started lining the coastline around historic Point Judith Lighthouse. A few feet away Narragansett resident Bill Lawler looked on with more than a casual interest. This was his SDP, men carrying on the very same traditions he was part of 50 years ago.
posted: Sep 25 2007
NEW YORK, NY
Showtime in New York
Manhattan was packed with diplomats and world leaders on Monday, but it was a platoon of Marines that took the city by storm. They started before dawn in Times Square, then made their way through the morning shows.
posted: Sep 24 2007
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Meeting The World At the Birthplace of America
Philadelphia – It was a day of historical significance, and cultural good will as the silent drill platoon lined up in Independence Square to continue filming America’s Marines.
posted: Sep 20 2007
NASHVILLE, TN
Freedom and Football
As Americans, we enjoy a countless number of freedoms, every single one of which the Marine Corps is sworn to protect and defend. Among the less serious, but by no means trivial, is the freedom to kick back, relax and enjoy a great game of football. On Sunday Tennessee Titan fans go to enjoy both the game and the Silent Drill Platoon.
posted: Sep 20 2007
COLUMBIA, TN
The Marine Network In Motion
America's Marines Tour rolled into Columbia, TN, on Saturday. The unofficial network that connects Marines, from past and present, made sure there was a crowd waiting for them. While the Silent Drill Platoon filmed in the middle of Mainstreet, three generations of Marines swapped stories and showed their pride.
posted: Sep 13 2007
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Starting at the End
San Francisco -- Production of the America's Marines television commercial kicked off by filming the last scene first. Thirty-six Marines formed a perfect line in the shadow of the Golden Gate Bridge, standing on the remnants of an artillery battery that guarded the bay for more than 50 years.
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