U.S. Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific stand in formation during the MARFORPAC change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Sept. 12, 2024. With two-thirds of the Marine Corps operating forces assigned, MARFORPAC operates in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility, the largest Geographical Combatant Command in the U.S. Department of Defense, as the Nation’s expedition force and like-minded allies and partners to preserve and maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Ash McLaughlin) - U.S. Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific stand in formation during the MARFORPAC change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Sept. 12, 2024. With two-thirds of the Marine Corps operating forces assigned, MARFORPAC operates in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility, the largest Geographical Combatant Command in the U.S. Department of Defense, as the Nation’s expedition force and like-minded allies and partners to preserve and maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Ash McLaughlin)

U.S. Marines with 2d Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment prepare for an ambush during Stand-in Force Exercise 24 at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, Dec. 5, 2023. SIFEX 24 is a division-level exercise involving all elements of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force focused on strengthening multi-domain awareness, maneuver, and fires across a distributed maritime environment. This exercise serves as a rehearsal for rapidly projecting combat power in defense of allies and partners in the region. 2/7 is forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Scott Aubuchon) - U.S. Marines with 2d Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment prepare for an ambush during Stand-in Force Exercise 24 at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, Dec. 5, 2023. SIFEX 24 is a division-level exercise involving all elements of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force focused on strengthening multi-domain awareness, maneuver, and fires across a distributed maritime environment. This exercise serves as a rehearsal for rapidly projecting combat power in defense of allies and partners in the region. 2/7 is forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Scott Aubuchon)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Albert Ludwig, a Martial Arts Instructor with MAF-C, operates the Marine Corps booth during the USA Wrestling Junior & 16U National Championships, sponsored by the Marine Corps, on July 15, 2023. The Marine Corps' partnership with USA Wrestling started in 2017 as a way for Marines to develop new relationships with wrestling coaches. These partnerships ensure the coaches of the next generation of Marines know Marine Corps opportunities and provide advocacy and support recruiter access to prospective audiences, which is critical to our nation's defense. - U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Albert Ludwig, a Martial Arts Instructor with MAF-C, operates the Marine Corps booth during the USA Wrestling Junior & 16U National Championships, sponsored by the Marine Corps, on July 15, 2023. The Marine Corps' partnership with USA Wrestling started in 2017 as a way for Marines to develop new relationships with wrestling coaches. These partnerships ensure the coaches of the next generation of Marines know Marine Corps opportunities and provide advocacy and support recruiter access to prospective audiences, which is critical to our nation's defense.

Sergeant Major Carlos A. Ruiz has been selected to serve as the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps. Sgt. Maj. Ruiz is currently serving as the Command Senior Enlisted Leader for U.S. Marine Corps Forces Reserve and U.S. Marines Corps Forces South. He will replace Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Troy E. Black during a relief and appointment ceremony slated for Aug. 8, 2023. - Sergeant Major Carlos A. Ruiz has been selected to serve as the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps. Sgt. Maj. Ruiz is currently serving as the Command Senior Enlisted Leader for U.S. Marine Corps Forces Reserve and U.S. Marines Corps Forces South. He will replace Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Troy E. Black during a relief and appointment ceremony slated for Aug. 8, 2023.

Members of the Women’s Leadership and Education Forum pose for a group picture following the WLEF’s 1-year anniversary meeting on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, May 18, 2023. WLEF celebrated its milestone with guest speakers and a guided discussion theme-focused on work-life balance as leaders. WLEF was developed to create a healthy environment for hard discussions, addressing cultural improvements, cohesion and leadership by providing opportunities for networking, support, mentorship, and career development for U.S. Marines and Sailors on Okinawa. - Members of the Women’s Leadership and Education Forum pose for a group picture following the WLEF’s 1-year anniversary meeting on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, May 18, 2023. WLEF celebrated its milestone with guest speakers and a guided discussion theme-focused on work-life balance as leaders. WLEF was developed to create a healthy environment for hard discussions, addressing cultural improvements, cohesion and leadership by providing opportunities for networking, support, mentorship, and career development for U.S. Marines and Sailors on Okinawa.

U.S. Marines with Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, Marine Forces Command, Marine Forces Northern Command, and their respective Headquarters and Service Battalion (HQSVCBN), compete in a tug-o-war competition during a regional field meet at Captain Slade Cutter Park, Virginia, August 5, 2022. Marines, across various units competed head-to-head in pugil sticks, ground fighting, PVC pipe construction, flag football, resupply runs, rowing, kickball, and tug-o-war in order to win the command trophy. FMFLANT, MARFORCOM, MARFOR NORTHCOM holds field meets regularly to sustain camaraderie and healthy work relations. - U.S. Marines with Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, Marine Forces Command, Marine Forces Northern Command, and their respective Headquarters and Service Battalion (HQSVCBN), compete in a tug-o-war competition during a regional field meet at Captain Slade Cutter Park, Virginia, August 5, 2022. Marines, across various units competed head-to-head in pugil sticks, ground fighting, PVC pipe construction, flag football, resupply runs, rowing, kickball, and tug-o-war in order to win the command trophy. FMFLANT, MARFORCOM, MARFOR NORTHCOM holds field meets regularly to sustain camaraderie and healthy work relations.

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Christie R. Everett speaks at the Women’s History Month Panel at the Base Theater on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 16, 2023. Women’s History Month is a celebration of women's contributions to history, culture and society and has been observed annually in the month of March in the United States since 1987. - U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Christie R. Everett speaks at the Women’s History Month Panel at the Base Theater on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 16, 2023. Women’s History Month is a celebration of women's contributions to history, culture and society and has been observed annually in the month of March in the United States since 1987.

U.S. Marines and Sailors attend the Women’s Leadership & Education Committee Symposium on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 27, 2022. The committee, established by Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, is a mentorship, empowerment, and all-inclusive environment to help maximize talents, abilities and knowledge for Marines and Sailors of all ages, genders, and leadership levels - U.S. Marines and Sailors attend the Women’s Leadership & Education Committee Symposium on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 27, 2022. The committee, established by Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, is a mentorship, empowerment, and all-inclusive environment to help maximize talents, abilities and knowledge for Marines and Sailors of all ages, genders, and leadership levels.

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U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Amos R. Mason, Head of Naval Enlisted Programs, guides a naval sea cadet on how to properly use a compass at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Oct. 23, Va. Marine Corps Recruiting Command volunteered to provide mentorship and training during the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps' three-day field training exercise. - U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Amos R. Mason, Head of Naval Enlisted Programs, guides a naval sea cadet on how to properly use a compass at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Oct. 23, Va. Marine Corps Recruiting Command volunteered to provide mentorship and training during the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps' three-day field training exercise.

Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger, and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, address Marine Corps Recruiting Command leaders at the command’s National Operations and Training Symposium held in San Antonio, Texas, Oct. 20. In addition to discussing the current state of the Corps and the Commandant’s vision for Force Design 2030, Gen. Berger and Sgt. Maj. Black assisted MCRC leadership with presenting Superior Achiever Awards to top performing Recruiting Station Commanders. Superior Achiever awards are presented annually to recognize outstanding leadership, which directly impact recruiting mission success. - Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger, and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, address Marine Corps Recruiting Command leaders at the command’s National Operations and Training Symposium held in San Antonio, Texas, Oct. 20. In addition to discussing the current state of the Corps and the Commandant’s vision for Force Design 2030, Gen. Berger and Sgt. Maj. Black assisted MCRC leadership with presenting Superior Achiever Awards to top performing Recruiting Station Commanders. Superior Achiever awards are presented annually to recognize outstanding leadership, which directly impact recruiting mission success.

U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Doug Pierson, Commanding General, 4th Marine Logistics Group, receives the second shot of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at Fort Lewis, WA. on Jan. 15, 2020. - U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Doug Pierson, Commanding General, 4th Marine Logistics Group, receives the second shot of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at Fort Lewis, WA. on Jan. 15, 2020.

Maj. Indigo Gregory, company commander with Headquarters Battalion, Training and Education Command, employs Command Individual Risk and Resiliency Assessment System, Jan. 5. - Maj. Indigo Gregory, company commander with Headquarters Battalion, Training and Education Command, employs Command Individual Risk and Resiliency Assessment System, Jan. 5.