Announcements and What's New
If it's news or simply an announcement, you'll find it here. In the "Announcements" section of the website, you'll find our electronic newsletters, newsletter sign up, archive newsletters, press releases, news room, what's new on the websites, and MarineParents.com "in the news."
Beginning the Transformation to Marine
You Tube Channel Marines Published on April 7, 2011
Published on 7/1/2026
Recruit training transforms civilians into Marines who can face any challenge. As recruits, they will be met with stress and chaos from the start at the hands of the drill instructor.
Marine Parents Learning Center
Come learn about the Marine Corps with us!
Published on 7/1/2026
The Marine Parents website was started to complement information on the official United States Marine Corps websites. We rovide accurate, well-researched information about all phases of your Marine's career in the Corps, including boot camp, school of infantry, MOS school, duty stations, deployment, and homecomings.
The Official Marine Parents Community Network
Join us today to meet other recruit and Marine Parents!
Published on 7/1/2026
Marine Parents is transitioning to our new, exciting social media platform, Marine Parents Community Network (MPCN). Our platform is a dedicated space for all things Marine Parents, featuring discussion forums and groups where Marine Corps family members and friends can connect and share their experiences. The platform is designed with your privacy in mind—we don't collect or sell personal data, and we don't track surfing habits. Join us at ConnectAndShare.com!
MPTA Helps Marine Parents, Alice & Andrew, Attend Graduation
Thank you, Marine Parents Travel Assistance!
Published on 7/1/2026
On Friday, June 26, 2026, Marine Parents Travel Assistance sent Alice & Andrew, Parents of a recruit, to San Diego for the recruit's graduation from Fox Company to become a Marine.
I am so grateful for the Marine Parents Travel Assistance. You made this special day possible! Thank you! Alice & Andrew, New Marine Parents
United We Stand: We Need Your Help
Please support the organization that supports you
Published on 6/30/2026
Please donate today to support the organization that supports you during your Marine's career.
Your donation finances the dissemination of information to educate families about the Marine Corps, casework disaster relief for Marines and their families, and building communities for family members to have a place to connect and share® before, during, and after their loved one's service in the Marine Corps, and monetary assistance to Marine Corps family members who would otherwise be unable to attend boot camp graduation.
MarineParents.com, Inc., was founded nationally on January 21, 2003, to provide support, information, and services to Marines and their family members and create opportunities for the public to support our troops through outreach programs.
Live Stream Videos for Graduation
Links to Marine Corps Boot Camp Graduation Live Stream Videos
Published on 6/25/2026
This page includes the links to MCRD San Diego and MCRD Parris Island Marine Corps boot camp graduation videos. We provide these links to you as a courtesy to family and friends who are unable to attend graduations. The link to You Tube San Diego videos includes archive videos.
Please be aware of websites or social media links asking you to pay to view the graduation. Those are NOT official Marine Corps graduation videos. You are NOT required to pay to view the videos.
