"Semper Fidelis," the official newsletter of the United States Marine Corps for retired Marines, surviving spouses, and families, Volume 69, Issue 1 (Jan-Mar 2025), provides a comprehensive update on benefits, services, and events relevant to its readership. Published by Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps, this issue highlights key developments including:

• the appointment of Douglas A. Collins as the 12th Secretary of Veterans Affairs
• the naming of an amphibious transport dock ship after 1st Lt. Travis Manion, and
• the upcoming 250th anniversary of the USMC in November 2025

It features practical resources such as DFAS tax and pay management tips, TRICARE portal updates, a 2025 retiree pay schedule, and guides for military funeral honors and VA burial benefits. Additional content includes schedules for USMC reunions, Retiree Appreciation Days, and Blue Angels air shows, alongside a directory of contacts and resources for retirees. The newsletter underscores the Marine Corps' ongoing commitment to honor its legacy and support its retired community.