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Cpl. Kyleigh M. Porter, from Montross, Va., eats a scorpion Feb. 8 in Ban Chan Krem, Thailand, during exercise Cobra Gold 2015. The Royal Thai Marines demonstrated several jungle survival tactics and asked for U.S. Marine volunteers to participate. Porter is a radio operator with Marine Air Support Squadron 2, Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. - Cpl. Kyleigh M. Porter, from Montross, Va., eats a scorpion Feb. 8 in Ban Chan Krem, Thailand, during exercise Cobra Gold 2015. The Royal Thai Marines demonstrated several jungle survival tactics and asked for U.S. Marine volunteers to participate. Porter is a radio operator with Marine Air Support Squadron 2, Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Lance Cpl. Dakota Woodward, from Brandon, Florida, drinks cobra blood Feb. 8 during exercise Cobra Gold 2015. The Royal Thai Marines showed U.S. Marines various jungle survival methods. Drinking snake blood is used as a last resort in case there is nothing else to drink. Woodward is a distribution management specialist with Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. - Lance Cpl. Dakota Woodward, from Brandon, Florida, drinks cobra blood Feb. 8 during exercise Cobra Gold 2015. The Royal Thai Marines showed U.S. Marines various jungle survival methods. Drinking snake blood is used as a last resort in case there is nothing else to drink. Woodward is a distribution management specialist with Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Alexander Teegarden, a platoon commander with Alpha Company, Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry - West, gives a safety brief to students before a fire and movement exercise on Range 215A as part of the sixth week of the Infantry Marine Course on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 3, 2021. IMC is a 14-week pilot course designed to create better trained and more lethal entry-level infantry Marines prepared for near-peer conflicts. The course uses a redesigned learning model for students intended to develop their capabilities for independent and adaptive thought and action. The program of instruction for IMC has been in development for a year and follows guidance from the 2019 Commandant's Planning Guidance and Force Design 2030. - U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Alexander Teegarden, a platoon commander with Alpha Company, Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry - West, gives a safety brief to students before a fire and movement exercise on Range 215A as part of the sixth week of the Infantry Marine Course on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 3, 2021. IMC is a 14-week pilot course designed to create better trained and more lethal entry-level infantry Marines prepared for near-peer conflicts. The course uses a redesigned learning model for students intended to develop their capabilities for independent and adaptive thought and action. The program of instruction for IMC has been in development for a year and follows guidance from the 2019 Commandant's Planning Guidance and Force Design 2030.

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U.S. Marines receive a brief about their responsibilities from Recruiting Substation Woodbridge’s staff noncommissioned officer in charge, Gunnery Sgt. Jonathan Gwin, at RSS Stafford in Va., Nov. 17. - U.S. Marines receive a brief about their responsibilities from Recruiting Substation Woodbridge’s staff noncommissioned officer in charge, Gunnery Sgt. Jonathan Gwin, at RSS Stafford in Va., Nov. 17.

Cpls. Daniel R. Roca, left, and Jarrod R. Allen check the oil on a 7-ton truck Aug. 30 during Artillery Relocation Training Program 14-2 at the Yausubetsu Maneuver Area in Hokkaido, Japan. Marines working at the administrative logistics ordnance command maintained vehicles and equipment for three batteries during ARTP 14-2. Roca is from Germantown, Maryland, and an automotive organizational mechanic with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Allen is from Amarillo, Texas, and a motor vehicle operator with the battalion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matthew Manning/Released) - Cpls. Daniel R. Roca, left, and Jarrod R. Allen check the oil on a 7-ton truck Aug. 30 during Artillery Relocation Training Program 14-2 at the Yausubetsu Maneuver Area in Hokkaido, Japan. Marines working at the administrative logistics ordnance command maintained vehicles and equipment for three batteries during ARTP 14-2. Roca is from Germantown, Maryland, and an automotive organizational mechanic with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Allen is from Amarillo, Texas, and a motor vehicle operator with the battalion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matthew Manning/Released)

Marines with Support Company, 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, fire M240B Machine Guns and M2 Browning .50-Caliber Machine Guns at targets of an unknown distance from the turrets of armored Humvees as part of a convoy live-fire range at Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia, Aug. 4, 2015. The company conducted the five vehicle convoy in order to increase their proficiency with the weapons systems and to improve their communication skills. - Marines with Support Company, 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, fire M240B Machine Guns and M2 Browning .50-Caliber Machine Guns at targets of an unknown distance from the turrets of armored Humvees as part of a convoy live-fire range at Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia, Aug. 4, 2015. The company conducted the five vehicle convoy in order to increase their proficiency with the weapons systems and to improve their communication skills.

Marines with Support Company, 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, practice clearing a stairwell of all enemy presence during Basic Urban Skills Training at Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia, Aug. 6, 2015. The training, which was taught by instructors from the 2nd Marine Division Training Center, was part of the battalion’s Deployment for Training exercise where the Marines improved the basic infantry skills they might not use on a daily basis. - Marines with Support Company, 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, practice clearing a stairwell of all enemy presence during Basic Urban Skills Training at Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia, Aug. 6, 2015. The training, which was taught by instructors from the 2nd Marine Division Training Center, was part of the battalion’s Deployment for Training exercise where the Marines improved the basic infantry skills they might not use on a daily basis.

A U.S. Marine taxis down the flightline in an AV-8B Harrier II during Lt. Col. Keith Bucklew’s last flight as commanding officer of Marine Attack Squadron 311 at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Oct. 14. - A U.S. Marine taxis down the flightline in an AV-8B Harrier II during Lt. Col. Keith Bucklew’s last flight as commanding officer of Marine Attack Squadron 311 at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Oct. 14.

VMGR-152 conducts division tactical navigation - A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules aircraft with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, conducts division tactical navigation training with VMGR-152 as part of unit-level training Evergreen at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington, Aug. 18, 2017. Division tactical navigation training allows the squadrons’ aircraft to perform gear drops in close proximity to a single location, which enhances operational efficiency. Evergreen will serve as VMGR-152’s 2017 Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation through tri-lateral training with the U.S. Army 160th Special operations Aviation Regiment and U.S. Army 1st Special Forces Group to gain valuable insight on the most recent Operation Inherent Resolve assault-support tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Abrego)

An F/A-18C Hornet with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 moves in to catch the basket during an aerial refueling mission with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 at Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Australia during Exercise Pitch Black 2016, Aug. 9, 2016. VMGR-152 provides aerial refueling and assault support during expeditionary and joint or combined operations like Pitch Black. This exercise is a biennial, three week, multinational, large-force training exercise hosted by RAAF Tindal. - An F/A-18C Hornet with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 moves in to catch the basket during an aerial refueling mission with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 at Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Australia during Exercise Pitch Black 2016, Aug. 9, 2016. VMGR-152 provides aerial refueling and assault support during expeditionary and joint or combined operations like Pitch Black. This exercise is a biennial, three week, multinational, large-force training exercise hosted by RAAF Tindal.

U.S. Marine Corps pilots with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152 based out of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni, Japan, pilot a KC-130J Hercules during a nighttime aerial refueling training operation Oct. 25, 2017. The training consisted of refueling the air station’s F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 and F/A-18C Hornets with VMFA-251 based out of MCAS Iwakuni. This training was conducted at night to improve operational readiness and enhance pilot proficiency. - U.S. Marine Corps pilots with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152 based out of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni, Japan, pilot a KC-130J Hercules during a nighttime aerial refueling training operation Oct. 25, 2017. The training consisted of refueling the air station’s F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 and F/A-18C Hornets with VMFA-251 based out of MCAS Iwakuni. This training was conducted at night to improve operational readiness and enhance pilot proficiency.

U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black speaks with Marines, Sailors and civilians during the Enlisted Professional and Personal Development Summit at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Feb. 3, 2020. The attendees were solicited to provide the Commandant of the Marine Corps with opinions and recommendations on how to improve education, health, recruitment, and retainment of Marines in a professional environment. - U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black speaks with Marines, Sailors and civilians during the Enlisted Professional and Personal Development Summit at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Feb. 3, 2020. The attendees were solicited to provide the Commandant of the Marine Corps with opinions and recommendations on how to improve education, health, recruitment, and retainment of Marines in a professional environment.

Summer Fury showcases reach of 3rd MAW’s lethal weapons - U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallions depart from a forward arming and refueling point during Exercise Summer Fury 20 at Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, Calif., July 31.

Service members and their families, who feel desperate, alone or hopeless, can receive immediate help. Suicide is not the answer. For assistance, call the Military Crisis line at 800-273-8255 and press 1; online chat, send a text message to 838255 or visit the website, www.militarycrisisline.net. - Service members and their families who feel desperate, alone or hopeless, can receive immediate help. Suicide is not the answer. For assistance, call the Military Crisis line at 800-273-8255 and press 1; online chat, send a text message to 838255 or visit the website, www.militarycrisisline.net.

Service members and their families, who feel desperate, alone or hopeless, can receive immediate help. Suicide is not the answer. For assistance, call the Military Crisis line at 800-273-8255 and press 1; online chat, send a text message to 838255 or visit the website, www.militarycrisisline.net. - Service members and their families, who feel desperate, alone or hopeless, can receive immediate help. Suicide is not the answer. For assistance, call the Military Crisis line at 800-273-8255 and press 1; online chat, send a text message to 838255 or visit the website, www.militarycrisisline.net.

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U.S. Marines with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, attached to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, conduct non-lethal weapons training at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Feb. 2, 2016. SPMAGTF-CR-CC Marines hone their skills in the event of non-lethal combatant operations. - U.S. Marines with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, attached to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, conduct non-lethal weapons training at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Feb. 2, 2016. SPMAGTF-CR-CC Marines hone their skills in the event of non-lethal combatant operations.

Gunnery Sgt. Christopher Mulcahy, a combat marksmanship trainer instructor with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Training Squadron 303, fires an M134 GAU-17 Minigun during an aerial gunnery shoot at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 17. Marines with HMLAT-303 flew a formation flight and conducted an aerial gunnery to shoot give students the opportunity to refine basic skills needed to operate in the Fleet Marine Force. - Gunnery Sgt. Christopher Mulcahy, a combat marksmanship trainer instructor with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Training Squadron 303, fires an M134 GAU-17 Minigun during an aerial gunnery shoot at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 17. Marines with HMLAT-303 flew a formation flight and conducted an aerial gunnery to shoot give students the opportunity to refine basic skills needed to operate in the Fleet Marine Force.

Senior enlisted personnel are taking advantage of a new opportunity at NPS to better prepare for their next deployment while also earning graduate-level credit through a four-course certificate program in Regional Security Studies. - Senior enlisted personnel are taking advantage of a new opportunity at NPS to better prepare for their next deployment while also earning graduate-level credit through a four-course certificate program in Regional Security Studies.

The Marine Corps has announced today that revisions have been made to its physical fitness program, to include the Physical Fitness Test (PFT), Combat Fitness Test (CFT) and the Body Composition Program (BCP). Changes to BCP will take effect immediately, while PFT and CFT changes will be implemented starting Jan. 1, 2017. - The Marine Corps has announced today that revisions have been made to its physical fitness program, to include the Physical Fitness Test (PFT), Combat Fitness Test (CFT) and the Body Composition Program (BCP). Changes to BCP will take effect immediately, while PFT and CFT changes will be implemented starting Jan. 1, 2017.

U.S. Marine Sgt. Edwin Soto, the team’s noncommissioned officer-in-charge, observes a Senegalese Gendarme during a vehicle search exercise with the National Gendarmerie near Diamniadio, Senegal, May 5, 2015. In a two-week-long course led by U.S. Marines, Senegal’s team of handpicked national policemen learned a systematic approach to personnel and vehicle searches to supplement their current procedures and strengthen their force. (Courtesy photo/Released) - U.S. Marine Sgt. Edwin Soto, the team’s noncommissioned officer-in-charge, observes a Senegalese Gendarme during a vehicle search exercise with the National Gendarmerie near Diamniadio, Senegal, May 5, 2015. In a two-week-long course led by U.S. Marines, Senegal’s team of handpicked national policemen learned a systematic approach to personnel and vehicle searches to supplement their current procedures and strengthen their force. (Courtesy photo/Released)

Lance Cpl. Tyler Pratt, an ordnance technician with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323 “Death Rattlers,” attaches ordnance to an F/A-18C Hornet at Naval Air Station Fallon, Nev., Feb. 15. The Death Rattlers, one of two Marine Hornet squadrons to deploy aboard Navy aircraft carriers, trained at NAS Fallon to strengthen tactical air integration, fulfill predeployment requirements and build rapport with the Navy squadrons they will deploy with in summer 2017. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens/Released) - Lance Cpl. Tyler Pratt, an ordnance technician with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323 “Death Rattlers,” attaches ordnance to an F/A-18C Hornet at Naval Air Station Fallon, Nev., Feb. 15. The Death Rattlers, one of two Marine Hornet squadrons to deploy aboard Navy aircraft carriers, trained at NAS Fallon to strengthen tactical air integration, fulfill predeployment requirements and build rapport with the Navy squadrons they will deploy with in summer 2017. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens/Released)

Sgt. Maj. Justin LeHew , Training and Education Command Sergeant Major, took part in the 25th Annual Bataan Memorial Death March on March, 23, 2014. LeHew earned the Navy Cross for his actions as a gunnery sergeant during Operation Iraqi Freedom in March of 2003. - Sgt. Maj. Justin LeHew, Training and Education Command Sergeant Major, took part in the 25th Annual Bataan Memorial Death March on March, 23, 2014. LeHew earned the Navy Cross for his actions as a gunnery sergeant during Operation Iraqi Freedom in March of 2003.

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U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, unload gear to begin Marine Aviation Support Activity 23 at Puerto Princesa International Airport, Palawan, Philippines, July 12, 2023. MASA 23 is a bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. Marine Corps, aimed at enhancing interoperability and coordination in support of U.S.-Philippine mutual defense. - U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, unload gear to begin Marine Aviation Support Activity 23 at Puerto Princesa International Airport, Palawan, Philippines, July 12, 2023. MASA 23 is a bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. Marine Corps, aimed at enhancing interoperability and coordination in support of U.S.-Philippine mutual defense.

Philippine Marines assigned to the 3rd Marine Brigade and U.S. Marines from across the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, I Marine Expeditionary Force, share laughs positioning for a photo following the opening ceremony for Marine Aviation Support Activity 23 at Camp Rodolfo Punsalang, Palawan, Philippines, July 6, 2023. MASA is a bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. Marine Corps, aimed at enhancing interoperability and coordination focused on aviation-related capabilities. During MASA 23, Filipino and U.S. Marines conduct approximately twenty different training evolutions, including live-fire, air assaults, and subject matter expert exchanges across aviation, ground, and logistics capabilities. - Philippine Marines assigned to the 3rd Marine Brigade and U.S. Marines from across the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, I Marine Expeditionary Force, share laughs positioning for a photo following the opening ceremony for Marine Aviation Support Activity 23 at Camp Rodolfo Punsalang, Palawan, Philippines, July 6, 2023. MASA is a bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. Marine Corps, aimed at enhancing interoperability and coordination focused on aviation-related capabilities. During MASA 23, Filipino and U.S. Marines conduct approximately twenty different training evolutions, including live-fire, air assaults, and subject matter expert exchanges across aviation, ground, and logistics capabilities.

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, and Soldiers with the Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade, Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force pose for a photo on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, July 11, 2024. CLB-31 hosted the ARDB to foster mutual understanding and improving interoperability between the two forces by sharing a wide range of capabilities and practices. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps’ only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible and lethal force, ready to perform a wide range of military operations as the premiere crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan K. Maldonado) - U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, and Soldiers with the Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade, Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force pose for a photo on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, July 11, 2024. CLB-31 hosted the ARDB to foster mutual understanding and improving interoperability between the two forces by sharing a wide range of capabilities and practices. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps’ only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible and lethal force, ready to perform a wide range of military operations as the premiere crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan K. Maldonado)

Cpl. Tyler Raffaele, an entry team breecher with the Special Reaction Team, Marine Corps Police Department, Security Emergency Services Battalion, performs a scan of his surroundings immediately following a course of fire during a quarterly SRT qualification at Range 300, Nov. 20. The scan is a tactic used to remain aware of your surroundings and break tunnel vision in combat. - Cpl. Tyler Raffaele, an entry team breecher with the Special Reaction Team, Marine Corps Police Department, Security Emergency Services Battalion, performs a scan of his surroundings immediately following a course of fire during a quarterly SRT qualification at Range 300, Nov. 20. The scan is a tactic used to remain aware of your surroundings and break tunnel vision in combat.

Marines with 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, communicate between buildings through windows during a military operations on urban terrain training exercise aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 11, 2015. Constant communications between squads and platoons was vital to completing the mission of clearing the MOUT town of enemy role players with minimal friendly casualties. - Marines with 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, communicate between buildings through windows during a military operations on urban terrain training exercise aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 11, 2015. Constant communications between squads and platoons was vital to completing the mission of clearing the MOUT town of enemy role players with minimal friendly casualties.

Strategic Lift and MCAS Camp Pendleton: Marines, airmen work together to deploy equipment, personnel - U.S. Marines and airmen assist in loading a UH-1Y Venom into C-5M Super Galaxy at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 16, 2019. The C-5M was a visiting U.S. Air Force aircraft from 433rd Airlift Wing, and was here as part of a dual service training exercise.The air station provides the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force and 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing with flexible deployment options. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels)

Robert “Bob” Klingman flew his F4U Corsair with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 312 in support of the Battle of Okinawa near the close of World War II. During operations he flew into Marine Corps history when he used his propellor to chop off the tail of Japanese aircraft. - Robert “Bob” Klingman flew his F4U Corsair with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 312 in support of the Battle of Okinawa near the close of World War II. During operations he flew into Marine Corps history when he used his propellor to chop off the tail of Japanese aircraft.

The Stormbreaker 25.1 exercise is designed to enhance combat readiness by establishing, maintaining, and defending communication networks and services, enabling commanders to effectively command and control their forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Bridgette Rodriguez) - U.S. Marines with 7th Communication Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, secure a stairway as part in a close quarters combat tactics class during the Stormbreaker 25.1 exercise on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 29, 2025.

Mamie Wilson-Collins and Willie Collins pose together at an unknown location and date. Willie's story of his 21-year-enlistment will live on due to the recently published 52 page biography titled: Top, A Proud Marine: The story of Master Sgt. Willie L. Collins. - Mamie Wilson-Collins and Willie Collins pose together at an unknown location and date. Willie's story of his 21-year-enlistment will live on due to the recently published 52 page biography titled: Top, A Proud Marine: The story of Master Sgt. Willie L. Collins.

Marines with Echo Company 2nd Battalion 6th marines return from conducting fast rope training in support of Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron 1 during the semiannual Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course 2-17, at Auxiliary Airfield II, Yuma, Arizona, April 7, 2017. Lasting seven weeks, WTI is a training evolution hosted by MAWTS-1 which provides standardized advanced and tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine aviation training and readiness. - Marines with Echo Company 2nd Battalion 6th marines return from conducting fast rope training in support of Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron 1 during the semiannual Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course 2-17, at Auxiliary Airfield II, Yuma, Arizona, April 7, 2017. Lasting seven weeks, WTI is a training evolution hosted by MAWTS-1 which provides standardized advanced and tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine aviation training and readiness.

Marine Administrative Message 579/10 states that “there has been a surge in Marines and sailors using both legal and illegal substances, which affects efficiency, discipline and good order of Marine units.” The recently updated message provides information on the dangers of abusing legal and illegal substances, compounds, controlled substances and mixtures used to get intoxicated. Outlined within the message are the legal consequences of such action and provides leaders with guidance to combat substance abuse. - Marine Administrative Message 579/10 states that “there has been a surge in Marines and sailors using both legal and illegal substances, which affects efficiency, discipline and good order of Marine units.” The recently updated message provides information on the dangers of abusing legal and illegal substances, compounds, controlled substances and mixtures used to get intoxicated. Outlined within the message are the legal consequences of such action and provides leaders with guidance to combat substance abuse.

U.S. Marines work together to pour cement into the foundation of the Republica de Cuba School in Puerto Lempira, Honduras, Aug. 17. - U.S. Marines work together to pour cement into the foundation of the Republica de Cuba School in Puerto Lempira, Honduras, Aug. 17.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Haideeth Porras, a San Diego native and an embarkation and logistics specialist with III Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group shares her experiences in the Marine Corps and her first time in South Korea on U.S. Army Garrison Casey, Gyeonggi, South Korea, Feb. 4, 2023. The Fallbrook Union High School graduate participated in Bushido Strike 23 on her second rotation in the Republic of Korea. III MSB is is conducting Bushido Strike 23, which comprises training events including a Marine Corps combat Readiness Evaluation in South Korea to validate its mission essential tasks of providing combat service support, security and administrative services to III Marine Expeditionary Force. - U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Haideeth Porras, a San Diego native and an embarkation and logistics specialist with III Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group shares her experiences in the Marine Corps and her first time in South Korea on U.S. Army Garrison Casey, Gyeonggi, South Korea, Feb. 4, 2023. The Fallbrook Union High School graduate participated in Bushido Strike 23 on her second rotation in the Republic of Korea. III MSB is is conducting Bushido Strike 23, which comprises training events including a Marine Corps combat Readiness Evaluation in South Korea to validate its mission essential tasks of providing combat service support, security and administrative services to III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Maj. Gen. Vincent R. Stewart passes the Marine Corps colors Maj. Gen. Daniel J. O’Donohue during a change of command ceremony January 21, 2015 at Fort George G. Meade, Maryland. Stewart relinquished his position as commanding general of Marine Corps Forces Cyberspace to O'Donohue to take the position as director of Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) and commander of the Joint Functional Component Command for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (JFCC-ISR). - Maj. Gen. Vincent R. Stewart passes the Marine Corps colors Maj. Gen. Daniel J. O’Donohue during a change of command ceremony January 21, 2015 at Fort George G. Meade, Maryland. Stewart relinquished his position as commanding general of Marine Corps Forces Cyberspace to O'Donohue to take the position as director of Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) and commander of the Joint Functional Component Command for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (JFCC-ISR).

Marines with Echo Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, riding Assault Amphibious Vehicles, head toward the shore during a mechanized assault as part of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit’s MEU Exercise, near Ginoza Village, Okinawa, Japan, June 28, 2018. Marines and Sailors with Echo Company performed the final training event of MEUEX, an assault launched from Camp Schwab and targeting Combat Town, part of Okinawa’s Central Training Area. Marines with Echo Company, the mechanized assault element with BLT 2/5, partner with AAV crews to perform raids and assaults launched from the sea. MEUEX is the first in a series of three pre-deployment training events that prepare the 31st MEU to deploy at a moment’s notice. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps’ only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible force ready to perform a wide-range of military operations. - Marines with Echo Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, riding Assault Amphibious Vehicles, head toward the shore during a mechanized assault as part of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit’s MEU Exercise, near Ginoza Village, Okinawa, Japan, June 28, 2018. Marines and Sailors with Echo Company performed the final training event of MEUEX, an assault launched from Camp Schwab and targeting Combat Town, part of Okinawa’s Central Training Area. Marines with Echo Company, the mechanized assault element with BLT 2/5, partner with AAV crews to perform raids and assaults launched from the sea. MEUEX is the first in a series of three pre-deployment training events that prepare the 31st MEU to deploy at a moment’s notice. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps’ only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible force ready to perform a wide-range of military operations.

STEM Camp 2021: Students build robots, drones to honor historic NASA events - Deputy to the Commander for Systems Engineering and Acquisition Logistics Edwin A. Stewart, who also serves as the Marine Corps’ chief engineer, addresses students during the opening ceremony of the 10th installment of the MCSC Summer STEM Camp June 21 at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. Hosted by Marine Corps Systems Command, the weeklong camp fostered a creative environment that enabled local teens to experience hands-on STEM activities inspired by NASA. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Matt Gonzales)

U.S. Marines with the Combined Arms Company prepare an Anti-Personnel Obstacle Breaching System, creating a lane for Bulgarian dismounts to continue towards the objective during the final exercise of Platinum Lion 16-1 at Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, Nov. 7, 2015. Platinum Lion, the first multinational live-fire engagement in which the Combined Arms Company participated, is a NATO-led exercise designed to increase readiness and build partner capacity through realistic combat scenarios and objective-focused training. - U.S. Marines with the Combined Arms Company prepare an Anti-Personnel Obstacle Breaching System, creating a lane for Bulgarian dismounts to continue towards the objective during the final exercise of Platinum Lion 16-1 at Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, Nov. 7, 2015. Platinum Lion, the first multinational live-fire engagement in which the Combined Arms Company participated, is a NATO-led exercise designed to increase readiness and build partner capacity through realistic combat scenarios and objective-focused training.

Marines execute a rehearsal of concept drill during combat marksmanship training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton March 2, 2016. The training was part of the Urban Leaders Course taught by 1st Marine Division Schools. The course focuses on enhancing small unit leadership through integrated training and implementation of fire teams and squad-sized elements in an urban setting. Marines participating in the training are from various units on Camp Pendleton. - Marines execute a rehearsal of concept drill during combat marksmanship training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton March 2, 2016. The training was part of the Urban Leaders Course taught by 1st Marine Division Schools. The course focuses on enhancing small unit leadership through integrated training and implementation of fire teams and squad-sized elements in an urban setting. Marines participating in the training are from various units on Camp Pendleton.

A crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 364 watches as an MV-22B Osprey follows behind their aircraft during exercise Seahorse Wind on Dec. 6. Exercise Seahorse Wind was a long-range raid exercise conducted by over 600 Marines with the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and the 1st Marine Division. - A crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 364 watches as an MV-22B Osprey follows behind their aircraft during exercise Seahorse Wind on Dec. 6. Exercise Seahorse Wind was a long-range raid exercise conducted by over 600 Marines with the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and the 1st Marine Division.

Lance Cpl. Travis DeShazo, a rifleman assigned to Company E, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, prepares a computer to control a Raven unmanned aerial system to establish the location of notional enemy units aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, California, Dec. 10, 2015. The Marines employed the Raven UAS as part of Steel Knight to gain a better understanding of it and develop a higher proficiency of what it takes to operate as a more effective as the ground combat element of the I Marine Expeditionary Force. - Lance Cpl. Travis DeShazo, a rifleman assigned to Company E, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, prepares a computer to control a Raven unmanned aerial system to establish the location of notional enemy units aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, California, Dec. 10, 2015. The Marines employed the Raven UAS as part of Steel Knight to gain a better understanding of it and develop a higher proficiency of what it takes to operate as a more effective as the ground combat element of the I Marine Expeditionary Force.

A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 367, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, flies following a live-fire Close Air Support training mission in support of exercise Steel Knight 25 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California Dec. 9, 2025. - A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 367, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, flies following a live-fire Close Air Support training mission in support of exercise Steel Knight 25 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California Dec. 9, 2025. CAS employment demonstrates 3rd MAW’s ability to deliver timely, precise fires that enable the Marine Air-Ground Task Force to maneuver effectively across distributed and contested environments. Steel Knight is an annual exercise that strengthens the Navy-Marine Corps team's ability to respond forward, integrate across domains, and sustain Marine Air-Ground Task Force readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nikolas Mascroft)

A U.S. Marine with Marine Wing Support Squadron 372, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, refuels an F-35B Lightning II assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 311during exercise Steel Knight 25 at Sacramento Mather Airport, California, Dec. 9, 2025. The forward node at Mather enabled aircraft to arm and refuel before launching a simulated Maritime Strike, demonstrating 3rd MAW’s ability to sustain fixed-wing operations from distributed locations. Steel Knight is an annual exercise that strengthens the Navy-Marine Corps team’s ability to respond forward, integrate across domains, and sustain Marine Air-Ground Task Force readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brian A. Stippey) - A U.S. Marine with Marine Wing Support Squadron 372, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, refuels an F-35B Lightning II assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 311during exercise Steel Knight 25 at Sacramento Mather Airport, California, Dec. 9, 2025. The forward node at Mather enabled aircraft to arm and refuel before launching a simulated Maritime Strike, demonstrating 3rd MAW’s ability to sustain fixed-wing operations from distributed locations. Steel Knight is an annual exercise that strengthens the Navy-Marine Corps team’s ability to respond forward, integrate across domains, and sustain Marine Air-Ground Task Force readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brian A. Stippey)

U.S. Marines with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, unload from an MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, for a simulated embassy reinforcement during a mission rehearsal exercise as part of Exercise Steel Knight 23.2 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 29, 2023. Steel Knight maintains and sharpens I Marine Expeditionary Force as America’s expeditionary force in readiness – organized, trained and equipped to respond to any crisis, anytime, anywhere. This exercise will certify 5th Marines to be forward-postured in Australia as Marine Rotational Force - Darwin, a six-month deployment during which Marines train with Australian allies and facilitate rapid response to crises and contingencies. - U.S. Marines with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, unload from an MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, for a simulated embassy reinforcement during a mission rehearsal exercise as part of Exercise Steel Knight 23.2 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 29, 2023. Steel Knight maintains and sharpens I Marine Expeditionary Force as America’s expeditionary force in readiness – organized, trained and equipped to respond to any crisis, anytime, anywhere. This exercise will certify 5th Marines to be forward-postured in Australia as Marine Rotational Force - Darwin, a six-month deployment during which Marines train with Australian allies and facilitate rapid response to crises and contingencies.

Chief Warrant Officer 2 Jason Scarborough, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician with EOD Company, begins to remove the explosive ordnance from the Griffin missile at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 1, 2015. A Griffin missile is an air and ground-launched, precise, low collateral-damage missile used for irregular warfare operations. - Chief Warrant Officer 2 Jason Scarborough, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician with EOD Company, begins to remove the explosive ordnance from the Griffin missile at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 1, 2015. A Griffin missile is an air and ground-launched, precise, low collateral-damage missile used for irregular warfare operations.