Marine Week Chicago 2025: Sgt. Salvidar interview

Video by Sgt. Kayla Halloran

Communication Directorate

July 10, 2025 | 1:40

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Edward Saldivar, an operations chief assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-250, gives an interview after leading a physical training session for Chicago Police Department recruits at DuSable Harbor during Marine Week Chicago, July 10, 2025. The Chicago Police Department joined the physical training event led by Marines to celebrate the upcoming 250th anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps. Throughout 2025, Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’ or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other. Saldivar is a native of Fort Worth, Texas. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Kayla Halloran)

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Marine Week Chicago 2025: Sgt. Salvidar interview

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189th IN BDE (CATB) observes, coaches, and trains our ARNG and USAR partners to provide trained and ready units to support combatant commander requirements around the world. O/O, conduct Mobilization and Large Scale Mobilization Operations (LSMO) in support of our ARNG and USAR partners to meet combatant commander OPLAN requirements.
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