Happy Birthday MARSOC Marine Forces Special Operations Command celebrates the 18th Anniversary of the activation of the command | Marine Forces Special Operations Command

34K views · 724 reactions | MARSOC celebrates 13th anniversary The event included a battle colors rededication ceremony to recognize some of the collective achievements by the service component at Camp Lejeune. The commander, Maj. Gen. Daniel D. Yoo, recognized Marines and Sailors for their exemplary performance, and also took the time to remember our fallen Raiders. Read more: https://bit.ly/2GXOSRx | Marine Forces Special Operations Command | Facebook

Today we celebrate 19 Years of excellence. MARSOC was activated on Feb. 24, 2006 after Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld directed the creation of a Marine Corps component inside United States Special Operations Command. We take great pride in the legacy built by those who came before us and our Warrior Ethos, which drives our pursuit of excellence today. The road ahead is far from certain, but our Values will never change. Through our tenacity and innovation, we deter enemies and defeat them

As part of the United States Marine Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC), Marine Raiders utilize All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) to transport equipment over long distances, extending the reach of their operation. Raiders are responsible for executing complex, strategic missions to support the Corps’ larger purpose of winning our Nation’s battles. | Marine Corps Recruiting