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250 Years of Courage. 250 Years of Commitment
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250 Years of Courage. 250 Years of Commitment

As the United States Marine Corps approaches its 250th birthday, we commemorate a distinguished legacy defined by courage, discipline, and an enduring commitment to service.

Winners announded for MCU Enlisted ‘Aspects of Leadership’ Essay Contest!!
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Winners announded for MCU Enlisted ‘Aspects of Leadership’ Essay Contest!!

Congratulations to the winners of MCU’s Aspects of Leadership Essay contest on Enlisted Marine Leadership!

Happy Veteran’s Day!
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Happy Veteran’s Day!

Today, we honor all who have served our nation with courage and commitment.

Happy 250th Birthday, Marines
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Happy 250th Birthday, Marines

MCUF would like to wish all Marines a Happy 250th Birthday!

250 Years of Courage. 250 Years of Commitment
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250 Years of Courage. 250 Years of Commitment

As the United States Marine Corps approaches its 250th birthday, we commemorate a distinguished legacy defined by courage, discipline, and an enduring commitment to service.

Congratulations to Mr. Tim Harvey, 2025 Major General John H. Russell Leadership Awardee!
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Congratulations to Mr. Tim Harvey, 2025 Major General John H. Russell Leadership Awardee!

Mr. Tim Harvey, Executive Chairman of VTS, was honored for his outstanding leadership, service, and commitment to education at the 2025 Major General John H. Russell Leadership Award Luncheon.

Exploring “Adversarial AI and Strategic Competition” at Marine Corps University
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Exploring “Adversarial AI and Strategic Competition” at Marine Corps University

MCU recently hosted its first President’s Lecture Series of the academic year, focusing on the timely and thought-provoking topic of “Adversarial AI and Strategic Competition.”

MCUF Welcomes Mr. Trent Hone as the Marshall Chair of Strategic Studies
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MCUF Welcomes Mr. Trent Hone as the Marshall Chair of Strategic Studies

Mr. Trent Hone joins Marine Corps University Foundation as the Marshall Chair of Strategic Studies at Marine Corps University.

Honoring Generosity at Nationals Park
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Honoring Generosity at Nationals Park

The Marine Corps University Foundation was deeply honored to recognize Don and Ellie Knauss at the Washington Nationals game on August 29, 2025, for their extraordinary $1 million contribution to the Foundation.

MCUF Awards the Colonel I. Robert Kriendler Memorial Award at OCS Graduation
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MCUF Awards the Colonel I. Robert Kriendler Memorial Award at OCS Graduation

Congratulations are in order for Second Lieutenant Justin A. Lee of Oakland, California, who was honored with the prestigious Colonel I. Robert Kriendler Memorial Award at Officer Candidates School graduation.

What a great night with Gary Sinise at the 2025 Semper Fidelis Award Ceremony!
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What a great night with Gary Sinise at the 2025 Semper Fidelis Award Ceremony!

We had an amazing night honoring Mr. Gary Sinise on March 29, 2025 at the Semper Fidelis Award Ceremony and Dinner