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I MEF: 2024 Year in Review

U.S. Marines and Sailors with I Marine Expeditionary Force demonstrate their ability to fight and win in any clime and place.

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MCMC-Far East 2024

The Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition Far East is an annual event held to reinforce marksmanship, combat readiness, and weapon proficiency.

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Freezing Winds 24

Freezing Winds is a maritime exercise that increases Finnish Naval readiness and interoperability between the U.S. & Allies around the Baltic Sea.

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Holiday Message to the Force

Gen. Eric M. Smith and Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz provide a message to the force on the holidays.

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USMC 250th birthday kickoff

Gen. Eric M. Smith and Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz officially kick off the year-long 250th birthday of the Marine Corps celebration, Dec 12.

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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Michael Rivera, right, and Pfc. Joshua Guzman, both mortarmen with the 3d Marine Division, fire an M252A2 81mm mortar system during a training exercise at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, Jan. 17, 2025. The training exercise taking place at PTA mirrors a Service Level Training Exercise by setting conditions for 3d MLR and its subordinate battalions to go forward to the Philippines in support of Exercise Balikatan 25 and Kamandag 9 this summer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Malia Sparks)

Power Up

U.S. Marines with 1st Marine Division low crawl through an obstacle course during their final evaluation as part of a 7th Marine Regiment Infantry Rifle Squad Competition at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Dec. 19, 2024. The 7th Marine Regiment Infantry Rifle Squad Competition assesses tactical proficiency and determines the Regiment's most capable squad under simulated combat conditions. Designed to evaluate tactics, techniques, and procedures, the event also promotes professional growth and camaraderie through healthy competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia)

Low Crawl

U.S. Marines with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing stage three Bambi Buckets at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Jan. 10, 2025. I Marine Expeditionary Force is posturing to provide a task-organized force of approximately 500 Marines with route clearance, commodity distribution, search and rescue, rotary-wing airlift, and general support capabilities if requested to respond to the wildfires in Southern California. As Marines, we remain ready and prepared to provide assistance if called upon to serve our community and nation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexis Ibarra)

California Wildfires

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Brian Evans supervises Marines rappelling as the belay pit non-commissioned officer during a company jungle exercise at the Jungle Warfare Training Center, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 17, 2024. The week-long course teaches Marines survival skills and increases proficiency in fighting in a jungle environment. Evans, a machine gunner, is forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific as part of 4th Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division under the Unit Deployment Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Noah Masog)

Right Hand Brake Hand

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Adam Juan sets security during Artillery Relocation Training Program 24.3 at Ojojihara Maneuver Area, Japan, Dec. 5, 2024. The skills developed at ARTP increase the proficiency and readiness of the only permanently forward-deployed artillery unit in the Marine Corps, enabling them to provide indirect fires. Juan, a native of Arizona, is an infantry rifleman forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rodney Frye)

Setting Security

U.S. Marine Corps Drill Instructor, Sgt. Nicholas Marsh, with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, instructs recruits before a M16A4 service rifle issue at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Dec. 9, 2024. Recruits will carry their rifles throughout recruit training and will learn how to properly clean and maintain them to help extend the life of the rifles for future recruits. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah M. Grawcock)

Correcting Mistakes

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. John Estrada, a field artillery cannoneer with 1st Marine Division, pulls the firing handle on an M777 Howitzer during a Fire Support Coordination Exercise (FSCEX) in support of Service Level Training Exercise (SLTE) 0-25 in Twentynine Palms, California, Dec. 5, 2024. FSCEX is a live-fire training event integrating infantry battalion combat operations center functions, distributed artillery, mobile fire support teams, close air support assets, and electronic warfare support teams. SLTE 0-25 is designed to enhance readiness across core Mission Essential Tasks and prepare Marines for high-end Force-on-Force operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia)

Fire Support

U.S. Marines with Maritime Special Purpose Force, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct a high explosive weapons course of fire during a MSPF Weapons and Tactics course at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina on Nov. 20, 2024. The Weapons and Tactics course builds upon the MSPF's current capabilities and ensures the unit is capable of supporting MEU Mission Essential Tasks. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Emily Hazelbaker)

Low Light Fire

U.S. Marines with 3d Marine Division, execute a Joint Light Tactical Vehicle mounted M240B machine gun live-fire range during Artillery Relocation Training Program (ARTP) 24.3 at Ojojihara Maneuver Area, Japan, Dec. 2, 2024. The skills developed at ARTP increase the proficiency and readiness of the only permanently forward-deployed artillery unit in the Marine Corps, enabling them to provide indirect fires. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rodney Frye)

Artillery Live Fire

A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J attached to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 153, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing flies during a deployment for training (DFT) while en-route to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Dec. 4, 2024. The DFT provided VMGR-153 pilots and aircrew with unit level training that enhanced squadron combat readiness while supporting community relations in remote Alaskan regions during the holiday season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Moses S. Lopez Franco)

Under the Arctic Sky

U.S. Marines land on a beach in an Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) during a low tide crossing rehearsal on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 26, 2024. While deployed, the ACV is certified to conduct a wide range of mission sets, including open water, protected water, and land-based operations. Amphibious operations, including the use of ship-to-shore connectors, is a foundational aspect of Marine Corps operations and is critical to remaining the Nation’s premier expeditionary force in readiness. The Marines shown are with 4th Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kendrick Jackson)

Tide Training

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, navigate an obstacle during the Crucible at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 29, 2024. The Crucible is a 54-hour exercise where recruits apply the knowledge they learned throughout recruit training to earn the title United States Marine.

Fearless Climb

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