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Official Twitter account of the Marine Corps College of Distance Education and Training. Delivering distance learning to warfighters around the world.

Quantico Virginia, 22134 USA
Joined January 2019
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From war colleges to training academies, military education is evolving fast. International Perspectives on Military Education showcases ideas that connect global perspectives with real-world applications. Stay informed—check out the latest issue: usmcu.edu/Outreach/Marine-Co…
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International Perspectives on Military Education explores cutting-edge approaches to leadership development, critical thinking, and strategic education in defense institutions across the globe. Discover more: usmcu.edu/Outreach/Marine-Co…
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Four U.S. service members returned to American soil in flag-draped caskets on Wednesday after being killed in Iranian attacks in the Middle East. marinecorpstimes.com/news/yo…
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NEW FROM MCUP The Many Faces of War and Peace by Graham Wrightson and Jerry Jones usmcu.edu/Outreach/Marine-Co…
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Important notice regarding the ongoing Library account password reset issue. We apologize for the inconvenience - but we have a solution: @MarineCorpsU @MCWARCollege @USMC_CSC
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MCUP 2026 Catalog Check out what's coming next for MCUP! usmcu.edu/mcupress
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NEW FROM MCUP Journal of Advanced Military Studies Spring 2026, vol. 17, no. 1 What makes a military, a Marine, or a population risk everything? This issue discusses historical and contemporary cases of the will to fight. usmcu.edu/Outreach/Marine-Co…
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#Marines with the Marine Corps Shooting Team, and Advanced Precision Marksmanship School, earned 1st place out of 34 teams at the 2026 @USArmy International Sniper Competition at Fort Benning, Georgia. Staff Sgt. Tyler Johnson (PMOS 0311) and Sgt. Spencer Harrell (PMOS 0352) competed across 15 stages over the course of five days, including day and night stages, rifle and pistol engagements with both static and moving targets ranging from 10-900+ meters, reconnaissance scenarios and a timed ruck with full gear and equipment. Both Marines hold the legacy 0317 Scout Sniper Additional Military Occupational Specialty. This victory marks the first time since 2009 that a Marine Corps team has taken the top spot. #SemperFi #USMCShootingTeam #Snipers
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Write. Translate. Contribute. Chinese Military Studies Review is now accepting submissions! We publish: •Foundational studies on Chinese strategy •PLA-focused research & analysis •Translations of key PLA works •PME student essays •Book reviews usmcu.edu/mcupress
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Today on ALL THINGS JADO with MCUP PME educators: Access MCUP’s open‑access resources to enhance your JADO and national security curriculum. Order classroom materials today. usmcu.edu/MCUPress/
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PRINT COPIES HAVE ARRIVED China Military Studies Review Volume 1, 2025
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Call for Authors! MCUP seeks manuscript for the Joint All-Domain Operations Book Series. We publish works on the historical roots, contemporary realities, and future trajectories of multidomain conflict—air, land, sea, cyber, and space. usmcu.edu/Portals/218/JADO%2…
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On Tuesday, I visited @11thmeu and saw firsthand how we are modernizing our MEUs with new sensors, UAVs, and operating concepts. I had the privilege of recognizing top performers and reenlisting several others. Our ARG/MEUs remain our premier offering to the Joint Force.
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Tomorrow’s Marine Corps is being shaped today. MCU Press is seeking manuscripts for the USMC Futures Series—highlighting innovation, adaptability, and future operating concepts. Historians. Analysts. Visionaries. Your voice matters. usmcu.edu/Portals/218/CFS_US…
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Marine Corps University Press is Calling for Authors! The U.S. Marine Corps Futures Book Series explores Force Design, Service strategies, innovation, and the Corps’ ability to experiment and adapt to a constantly changing national security landscape. usmcu.edu/Portals/218/CFS_US…
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#MarineCorps recruits with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, start receiving at @MCRD_SD. During the receiving process, recruits are taken to the United States Organizations for accountability, bused to the depot, checked for contraband, given haircuts, make scripted phone calls home, and are issued gear required for training. #Marines #USMC #SemperFi
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USMC College of Distance Education and Training retweeted
Happy New Year! New Year - New library hours in effect until 31 May 2026. As usual, any weather- or holiday-related closings will be posted here first! @MCB_Quantico @MCCSQuantico @MarineCorpsU @MCWARCollege @USMC_CSC @CDET_DEP
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#Marines with @31stMeu participate in a rappelling class aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), flagship of the Tripoli Expeditionary Strike Group. Marines teach fundamentals to ensure tactical and technical acumen while in support of the 31st MEU. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps’ only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible and lethal force ready to perform a wide range of military operations as the premier crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Victor Gurrola)
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MCUP is proud to announce its inclusion on the CMC's Professional Reading List for 2026 usmcu.edu/Outreach/Marine-Co…
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