Temporary Exhibits

 Battles Won -- Marine Corps Recruiting Command Sculptures by Kris Kuksi

With each piece, these sculptures of Marines represent various battles throughout the history of the Corps.  The emotions in the sculpted faces reflect the struggles they have lived through on the battlefield or during humanitarian relief missions and the personal challenges they endured to become Marines.

The three works present different chapters in the "Longer Marine Corps Story."   Each features a core sculpture that is surrounded by many small figures, which together form iconic representations of the Marines' core values, traditions, and victories throughout history.  The first -- "At Their Core" -- evokes challenges faced on the battlefield.  The second chapter -- " A Nation's Call" -- represents the nation and the battles this country and the Marine Corps have faced together and won.  The third--"Waged in Will" -- is reminiscent of Marine Corps training and transformation: winning the battle within and emerging as quality citizens who better the nation.

Together, these sculptures display long-lasting Marine Corps traditions and the elite attitude, ethos, and purpose of the service as Marines.

Visitors to the Museum can view the sculptures on our second deck, next to the Combat Art Gallery.

The sculptures will be on displays until Spring 2018.

Welcome Home

"Welcome Home," a collection of photographs and memorabilia, captures the reunions of family members who have been separated by repeated deployments. The exhibit was born out of firsthand accounts of talented young women -- mothers and wives -- who shared their personal insights of what homecoming means to them, their children, and the heroes they have waited so long to see.

 These images show the Marine Corps itself as an extended family, whose members have celebrated together, mourned together, and helped each other during America's longest war and especially tough economic times.

 On display on the 2nd deck of the Museum.