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A UH-1Y helicopter lands in preparation for the boarding of Lt. Gen. Michael G. Dana Nov. 5 on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan. Dana boarded the helicopter for an air tour of various strategic access points as well as Marine Corps bases on Okinawa from the air. After the air tour, Dana visited bases on Okinawa to assess and discuss manpower and financial needs. Dana is the deputy commandant for installations and logistics. - A UH-1Y helicopter lands in preparation for the boarding of Lt. Gen. Michael G. Dana Nov. 5 on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan. Dana boarded the helicopter for an air tour of various strategic access points as well as Marine Corps bases on Okinawa from the air. After the air tour, Dana visited bases on Okinawa to assess and discuss manpower and financial needs. Dana is the deputy commandant for installations and logistics.

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Stephen Sklenka, deputy commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, meets with Australian Army Warrant Officer Class One Brad Doyle, the regimental sergeant major of 1st Brigade, and Australian Army Brig. Gen. Nicholas Foxall, the commanding officer of 1st Brigade, at Robertson Barracks, NT, Australia, Aug. 25, 2022. U.S. INDOPACOM and Marine Corps Forces Pacific deputy commanders toured the Australian Army 1st Brigade headquarters during their visit in Darwin. - U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Stephen Sklenka, deputy commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, meets with Australian Army Warrant Officer Class One Brad Doyle, the regimental sergeant major of 1st Brigade, and Australian Army Brig. Gen. Nicholas Foxall, the commanding officer of 1st Brigade, at Robertson Barracks, NT, Australia, Aug. 25, 2022. U.S. INDOPACOM and Marine Corps Forces Pacific deputy commanders toured the Australian Army 1st Brigade headquarters during their visit in Darwin.

Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command dive out the back of a MV-22B Osprey with the goal of hitting their pre-designated landing zone with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Jan. 21, 2016. The squadron supported Marine Raiders by conducting high altitude low opening jumps as well as static line jumps to allow them to train for future operations. - Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command dive out the back of a MV-22B Osprey with the goal of hitting their pre-designated landing zone with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Jan. 21, 2016. The squadron supported Marine Raiders by conducting high altitude low opening jumps as well as static line jumps to allow them to train for future operations.

Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division Pacific Target Marine Operations and Threat/Target Systems Department recently deployed small-drones over Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu to provide cost-effective unmanned aerial system familiarization and threat training. NBVC is comprised of three distinct operational facilities: Point Mugu, Port Hueneme and San Nicolas Island. It is Ventura County’s largest employer and protects Southern California’s largest coastal wetlands through its award-winning environmental program. - Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division Pacific Target Marine Operations and Threat/Target Systems Department recently deployed small-drones over Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu to provide cost-effective unmanned aerial system familiarization and threat training. NBVC is comprised of three distinct operational facilities: Point Mugu, Port Hueneme and San Nicolas Island. It is Ventura County’s largest employer and protects Southern California’s largest coastal wetlands through its award-winning environmental program.

U.S. Marine Corps officers assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) conduct a wargaming scenario aboard Amphibious Assault Ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), Oct. 22, 2021. The wargame was an exercise used by the Marine officers to increase proficiency in real-time decision making during PHIBRON-MEU Integrated Training (PMINT). PMINT is the first at-sea period in the MEU’s Pre-deployment Training Program; it aims to increase interoperability and build relationships between Marines and Sailors. - U.S. Marine Corps officers assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) conduct a wargaming scenario aboard Amphibious Assault Ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), Oct. 22, 2021. The wargame was an exercise used by the Marine officers to increase proficiency in real-time decision making during PHIBRON-MEU Integrated Training (PMINT). PMINT is the first at-sea period in the MEU’s Pre-deployment Training Program; it aims to increase interoperability and build relationships between Marines and Sailors.

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Estefania Patino, a Primary Marksmanship Instructor at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., poses for a photo at Hue City Range July 24, 2018. - U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Estefania Patino, a Primary Marksmanship Instructor at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., poses for a photo at Hue City Range July 24, 2018.

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U.S. Marine Corps military working dogs, Yenkie, left, and Diego pose for a photo, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Jan. 14. - U.S. Marine Corps military working dogs, Yenkie, left, and Diego pose for a photo, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Jan. 14.

Participants prepare to shoot during the Combat Center DieSeL Classic at the base Qualification Range, Jan. 17, 2015. This is one of several competitions that the Combat Center shooting team participates in each year. - Participants prepare to shoot during the Combat Center DieSeL Classic at the base Qualification Range, Jan. 17, 2015. This is one of several competitions that the Combat Center shooting team participates in each year.

An Iraqi squad leader assigns a soldier his area of responsibility during defense training aboard Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, Feb. 08, 2015. The training gave the soldiers a greater understanding of basic ambush and defense maneuvers. - An Iraqi squad leader assigns a soldier his area of responsibility during defense training aboard Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, Feb. 08, 2015. The training gave the soldiers a greater understanding of basic ambush and defense maneuvers.

Marines with Company A, 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, use avalanche probes in search for a simulated casualty during an avalanche scenario at the Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, California, Jan. 20, 2016. Marines across II Marine Expeditionary Force and 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade took part in the scenario as part of Mountain Exercise 1-16 in preparation for Exercise Cold Response 16.1 in Norway this March. The exercise will feature military training including maritime, land and air operations that underscore NATO's ability to defend against any threat in any environment. - Marines with Company A, 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, use avalanche probes in search for a simulated casualty during an avalanche scenario at the Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, California, Jan. 20, 2016. Marines across II Marine Expeditionary Force and 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade took part in the scenario as part of Mountain Exercise 1-16 in preparation for Exercise Cold Response 16.1 in Norway this March. The exercise will feature military training including maritime, land and air operations that underscore NATO's ability to defend against any threat in any environment.

U.S. Marines and Civilians with Marine Corps Cyberspace Warfare Group and Marine Corps Cyberspace Operations Battalion participate in Cyber Flag 23-2 at an undisclosed location, Aug. 7, 2023. The purpose of the exercise was to enhance readiness and cyber warfare capabilities. Each team was strategically positioned in an offensive or defensive role, engaging with various cyber-attack and defense scenarios. - U.S. Marines and Civilians with Marine Corps Cyberspace Warfare Group and Marine Corps Cyberspace Operations Battalion participate in Cyber Flag 23-2 at an undisclosed location, Aug. 7, 2023. The purpose of the exercise was to enhance readiness and cyber warfare capabilities. Each team was strategically positioned in an offensive or defensive role, engaging with various cyber-attack and defense scenarios.

A UH-1Y Huey takes off alongside an AH-1W Super Cobra during a training exercise testing a digital interoperability system at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 24, 2015. Digital interoperability is the technology capable of increasing prowess on the battlefield. The exercise included Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 467, Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 2, and U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, testing a LINK 16 conversion system for one of the first times within an explicitly rotary-wing exercise. - A UH-1Y Huey takes off alongside an AH-1W Super Cobra during a training exercise testing a digital interoperability system at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 24, 2015. Digital interoperability is the technology capable of increasing prowess on the battlefield. The exercise included Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 467, Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 2, and U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, testing a LINK 16 conversion system for one of the first times within an explicitly rotary-wing exercise.

Norwegian Leopard tank crews from the Telemark Battalion prepare for a live-fire exercise in Rena, Norway, Feb. 18, 2016. The U.S. Marines and Norwegians are preparing for Exercise Cold Response 16, which will bring together 12 NATO Allied and partner nations and approximately 16,000 troops in order to enhance joint crisis response capabilities in cold weather environments. The Norwegian Telemark Battalion instructed various U.S. Marine units on cold weather survival techniques to driving armored vehicles on ice-covered roads in the weeks leading up to exercise Cold Response 16 beginning at the end of the month. The two nations along with the other participating countries will conduct multi-lateral training to improve U.S. Marine Corps capability to operate in cold-weather environments. - Norwegian Leopard tank crews from the Telemark Battalion prepare for a live-fire exercise in Rena, Norway, Feb. 18, 2016. The U.S. Marines and Norwegians are preparing for Exercise Cold Response 16, which will bring together 12 NATO Allied and partner nations and approximately 16,000 troops in order to enhance joint crisis response capabilities in cold weather environments. The Norwegian Telemark Battalion instructed various U.S. Marine units on cold weather survival techniques to driving armored vehicles on ice-covered roads in the weeks leading up to exercise Cold Response 16 beginning at the end of the month. The two nations along with the other participating countries will conduct multi-lateral training to improve U.S. Marine Corps capability to operate in cold-weather environments.

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 12th Marines, unload a joint light tactical vehicle from a U.S. Army logistics support vessel attached to 8th Special Troops Battalion, 8th Theater Sustainment Command, during the Spartan Fury 21.1 training exercise, March 3, 2021, Major's Bay, Pacific Missile Range Facility, Kauai, Hawaii. Exercise Spartan Fury demonstrates 1/12's ability to conduct distributed operations inside an adversary's sensors and weapons engagement zone, attain and defend key maritime terrain, and conduct sea denial in support of fleet operations. - U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 12th Marines, unload a joint light tactical vehicle from a U.S. Army logistics support vessel attached to 8th Special Troops Battalion, 8th Theater Sustainment Command, during the Spartan Fury 21.1 training exercise, March 3, 2021, Major's Bay, Pacific Missile Range Facility, Kauai, Hawaii. Exercise Spartan Fury demonstrates 1/12's ability to conduct distributed operations inside an adversary's sensors and weapons engagement zone, attain and defend key maritime terrain, and conduct sea denial in support of fleet operations.

Marines exit a Modular Amphibious Egress Trainer during Underwater Egress Training Dec. 9 at the Hansen Aquatics Center. The Marines are with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, and they are conducting pre-deployment preparations for the regularly-scheduled Spring Patrol of the Asia-Pacific region. - Marines exit a Modular Amphibious Egress Trainer during Underwater Egress Training Dec. 9 at the Hansen Aquatics Center. The Marines are with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, and they are conducting pre-deployment preparations for the regularly-scheduled Spring Patrol of the Asia-Pacific region.

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MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII - Divers look upon the sunken remains of a Vietnam-era amphibious landing craft, that allegedly went under during a demonstration for the Secretary of the Navy on Pyramid Rock Beach, Marine Corps Base Hawaii. (Courtesy photo from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) - MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII - Divers look upon the sunken remains of a Vietnam-era amphibious landing craft, that allegedly went under during a demonstration for the Secretary of the Navy on Pyramid Rock Beach, Marine Corps Base Hawaii. (Courtesy photo from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)

Ed Maziarski (left) and Jake Feeney of Reconnaissance and Amphibious Raids at Marine Corps Systems Command prepare a diver propulsion device for testing July 18 at Lake Anna in Spotsylvania, Virginia. The team worked with Marine combatant divers to conduct tests of potential upgrades to the DPD to improve its speed and controllability. - Ed Maziarski (left) and Jake Feeney of Reconnaissance and Amphibious Raids at Marine Corps Systems Command prepare a diver propulsion device for testing July 18 at Lake Anna in Spotsylvania, Virginia. The team worked with Marine combatant divers to conduct tests of potential upgrades to the DPD to improve its speed and controllability.

Petty Officer 1st Class Will Crampton, a first class navy diver with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force, monitors Marines inside a Standard Navy Double Lock Hyperbaric Recompression Chamber at Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 9, 2019. Crampton observed the Marines to ensure their safety while in a SNDLRCS during a training scenario to simulate the pressure felt when diving up to 60 feet in order to enhance combat readiness. - Petty Officer 1st Class Will Crampton, a first class navy diver with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force, monitors Marines inside a Standard Navy Double Lock Hyperbaric Recompression Chamber at Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 9, 2019. Crampton observed the Marines to ensure their safety while in a SNDLRCS during a training scenario to simulate the pressure felt when diving up to 60 feet in order to enhance combat readiness.

A Marine student undergoing the 2nd Marine Division Combat Skills Center Pre-Scout Sniper Course looks through an M40A5 sniper rifle at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 6, 2016. The 2nd Marine Division Combat Skills Center offers several infantry-based courses to enhance the combat readiness of its Marines. - A Marine student undergoing the 2nd Marine Division Combat Skills Center Pre-Scout Sniper Course looks through an M40A5 sniper rifle at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 6, 2016. The 2nd Marine Division Combat Skills Center offers several infantry-based courses to enhance the combat readiness of its Marines.

A Marine with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, finds concealment during a training event run by Division Combat Skills Center at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 27, 2015. The support provided by the DCSC enables Division units to focus on higher level task and larger exercise while ensuring that Marines and Sailors receive standardized small unit level training. - A Marine with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, finds concealment during a training event run by Division Combat Skills Center at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 27, 2015. The support provided by the DCSC enables Division units to focus on higher level task and larger exercise while ensuring that Marines and Sailors receive standardized small unit level training.

Jerad Vogt and Andrew McWade from Defense Logistics Agency Document Services use a Lawson industrial cutting machine to cut 25-meter silhouette targets while working at a DLA print facility at Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois, March 11, 2022. - Jerad Vogt and Andrew McWade from Defense Logistics Agency Document Services use a Lawson industrial cutting machine to cut 25-meter silhouette targets while working at a DLA print facility at Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois, March 11, 2022.

Jerad Vogt and Andrew McWade from Defense Logistics Agency Document Services use a Lawson industrial cutting machine to cut 25-meter silhouette targets while working at a DLA print facility at Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois, March 11, 2022. - Jerad Vogt and Andrew McWade from Defense Logistics Agency Document Services use a Lawson industrial cutting machine to cut 25-meter silhouette targets while working at a DLA print facility at Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois, March 11, 2022.

U.S. Navy doctors and hospital corpsmen with 2nd Medical Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, simulate opening the airway of a wounded service member during a certification exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 1, 2018. The exercise was designed for shock trauma platoons and forward resuscitation surgical units to ensure medical proficiency in handling emergencies in future deployments. - U.S. Navy doctors and hospital corpsmen with 2nd Medical Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, simulate opening the airway of a wounded service member during a certification exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 1, 2018. The exercise was designed for shock trauma platoons and forward resuscitation surgical units to ensure medical proficiency in handling emergencies in future deployments.

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Three civilians speak at a table. - From left: Matthew Donovan, undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness; Lisa W. Hershman, the Defense Department's chief management officer, and Jonathan Rath Hoffman, assistant to the secretary of defense for public affairs, conduct a news briefing at the Pentagon, May 26, 2020.

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Marine Corps Maj. Dan Tadross, a mentor from the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center, speaks to hackers working on artificial intelligence solutions for aircraft maintenance at the National Security Innovation Network “Into the Dataverse” Hackathon. The event was held at the University of Michigan’s School of Aerospace Engineering in Ann Arbor, Mich., Sept. 21, 2019. - Marine Corps Maj. Dan Tadross, a mentor from the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center, speaks to hackers working on artificial intelligence solutions for aircraft maintenance at the National Security Innovation Network “Into the Dataverse” Hackathon. The event was held at the University of Michigan’s School of Aerospace Engineering in Ann Arbor, Mich., Sept. 21, 2019.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Xinxin Dai, an air traffic control communications technician, attaches a harness to a radio tower in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan, May 17, 2022. Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni’s radio towers are maintained weekly because of their vital role in the communication and safety between several units at the air station. Due to the geographic scope of the Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility MCAS Iwakuni serves as a vital link between multiple countries in the Western Pacific theater. - U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Xinxin Dai, an air traffic control communications technician, attaches a harness to a radio tower in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan, May 17, 2022. Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni’s radio towers are maintained weekly because of their vital role in the communication and safety between several units at the air station. Due to the geographic scope of the Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility MCAS Iwakuni serves as a vital link between multiple countries in the Western Pacific theater.

Distinguished guests render honors during the presentation of colors at a Marine Corps birthday ceremony on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Oct. 31, 2024. DPAA Marines were joined by Marine Corps Forces, Pacific senior leaders and DPAA senior leadership to celebrate the 249th Marine Corps birthday, highlighting the overlap of commitment, pride, and professionalism these two organizations share. DPAA's mission is to provide the fullest possible accounting of U.S. personnel to their families and the nation. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lesley Cisneros) - Distinguished guests render honors during the presentation of colors at a Marine Corps birthday ceremony on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Oct. 31, 2024. DPAA Marines were joined by Marine Corps Forces, Pacific senior leaders and DPAA senior leadership to celebrate the 249th Marine Corps birthday, highlighting the overlap of commitment, pride, and professionalism these two organizations share. DPAA's mission is to provide the fullest possible accounting of U.S. personnel to their families and the nation. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lesley Cisneros)

Sgt. Yonique R. Cousins, Platoon 4026, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, encourages a recruit to move faster during martial arts training June 16, 2015, at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. The Marine Corps Martial Arts Program is designed to increase the warfighting capabilities of individual Marines and units, enhance Marines’ self-confidence and esprit de corps and foster the warrior ethos in all Marines. - Sgt. Yonique R. Cousins, Platoon 4026, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, encourages a recruit to move faster during martial arts training June 16, 2015, at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. The Marine Corps Martial Arts Program is designed to increase the warfighting capabilities of individual Marines and units, enhance Marines’ self-confidence and esprit de corps and foster the warrior ethos in all Marines.

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U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Clayton Hilemon and Sgt. Alexander Locconielsen, a low-altitude air-defense gunners with 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, transmits an electronic signal to an incoming drone with the Light Marine Air Defense Integrated System, or L-MADIS, at Marine Corps Outlying Landing Field Atlantic, North Carolina, Oct. 18, 2022. The L-MADIS is an electronic-attack system that counters unmanned-aircraft system by nonkinetic capabilities to destroy or negate aerial threats. 2nd LAAD is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. - U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Clayton Hilemon and Sgt. Alexander Locconielsen, a low-altitude air-defense gunners with 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, transmits an electronic signal to an incoming drone with the Light Marine Air Defense Integrated System, or L-MADIS, at Marine Corps Outlying Landing Field Atlantic, North Carolina, Oct. 18, 2022. The L-MADIS is an electronic-attack system that counters unmanned-aircraft system by nonkinetic capabilities to destroy or negate aerial threats. 2nd LAAD is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force.

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS – Marines with 4th Force Reconnaissance Company and U.S. Army Special Forces soldiers board a CH-47 Chinook helicopter to conduct a high altitude airborne jump at Schofield Barracks, July 14, 2017. The Marines trained with U.S. Army Special Forces to maintain proficiency in completing static line and high altitude free fall airborne jumps. - SCHOFIELD BARRACKS – Marines with 4th Force Reconnaissance Company and U.S. Army Special Forces soldiers board a CH-47 Chinook helicopter to conduct a high altitude airborne jump at Schofield Barracks, July 14, 2017. The Marines trained with U.S. Army Special Forces to maintain proficiency in completing static line and high altitude free fall airborne jumps.

Marines with Weapons Co., 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, hold M821A2 High Explosive mortar rounds in preparation to fire at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 8, 2017. The Marines fired off red phosphorous and high explosive rounds during a training exercise where they were able to coordinate with Expeditionary Warfare Training Group Atlantic during their qualification training for Joint Terminal Attack Controllers. - Marines with Weapons Co., 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, hold M821A2 High Explosive mortar rounds in preparation to fire at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 8, 2017. The Marines fired off red phosphorous and high explosive rounds during a training exercise where they were able to coordinate with Expeditionary Warfare Training Group Atlantic during their qualification training for Joint Terminal Attack Controllers.

Dutch Marines prepare to breach a building while training with U.S. Marines with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 23, 2017. During the integrated training exercise, Dutch and U.S. Marines worked with canine units, coordinated air assets and exchanged tactics between services in order to strengthen cohesion and interoperability between the partner two allied nations. - Dutch Marines prepare to breach a building while training with U.S. Marines with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 23, 2017. During the integrated training exercise, Dutch and U.S. Marines worked with canine units, coordinated air assets and exchanged tactics between services in order to strengthen cohesion and interoperability between the partner two allied nations.

Australian Army soldiers carry their gear off a landing zone during exercise Crocodile Response at Point Fawcett, NT, Australia, May 24, 2021. Exercise Crocodile Response tested the ability of MRF-D and the Australian Defence Force to provide disaster relief in the Indo-Pacific region. The rotational deployment of U.S. Marines affords a combined training opportunity with Australia and improves cooperation and integration between the two country’s forces. - Australian Army soldiers carry their gear off a landing zone during exercise Crocodile Response at Point Fawcett, NT, Australia, May 24, 2021. Exercise Crocodile Response tested the ability of MRF-D and the Australian Defence Force to provide disaster relief in the Indo-Pacific region. The rotational deployment of U.S. Marines affords a combined training opportunity with Australia and improves cooperation and integration between the two country’s forces.

Marines learn about the Joint Infantry Company Prototype during the Expeditionary Energy Concepts symposium at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 3, 2016. The JIC-P is a wearable energy management system that uses multiple sources, including kinetic harvesting, to recharge batteries in radios and other equipment that cuts down the amount of weight each Marine has to carry and eliminates the need to frequently resupply forward units with fresh batteries. E2C features new technologies developed by outside companies to improve the reach and effectiveness of the Marine Corps. The three-day event also gives Marines who would work with the technology on a daily basis the opportunity to identify possible areas for improvement. - Marines learn about the Joint Infantry Company Prototype during the Expeditionary Energy Concepts symposium at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 3, 2016. The JIC-P is a wearable energy management system that uses multiple sources, including kinetic harvesting, to recharge batteries in radios and other equipment that cuts down the amount of weight each Marine has to carry and eliminates the need to frequently resupply forward units with fresh batteries. E2C features new technologies developed by outside companies to improve the reach and effectiveness of the Marine Corps. The three-day event also gives Marines who would work with the technology on a daily basis the opportunity to identify possible areas for improvement.

A company representative displays a prototype at the Expeditionary Energy Concepts demonstration at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 23-25, 2015. E2C is an annual event where companies come out and display energy efficient equipment for potential future combat readiness in the Corps. - A company representative displays a prototype at the Expeditionary Energy Concepts demonstration at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 23-25, 2015. E2C is an annual event where companies come out and display energy efficient equipment for potential future combat readiness in the Corps.

Lance Cpl. Keven A. Temple, left, and Garrett R. Jolley, heavy equipment mechanics with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, move fork lifts into the garage for repairs at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, March 27, 2019. Temple, a native of Jacksonville, Florida, graduated from River City Science Academy in June 2016 before enlisting in January 2017. Temple joined the Marine Corps to follow his family legacy. Since joining the Marines, he has learned traits of good leadership, including dedication, team work and responsibility. Jolley, a native of Glenwood Spring, Colorado, graduated from Coal Ridge High School in May 2015 before enlisting in August 2018. He joined to experience team work, dedication and culture. Since enlisting he has learned more about respect to others and understanding people from different backgrounds, units and culture. - Lance Cpl. Keven A. Temple, left, and Garrett R. Jolley, heavy equipment mechanics with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, move fork lifts into the garage for repairs at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, March 27, 2019. Temple, a native of Jacksonville, Florida, graduated from River City Science Academy in June 2016 before enlisting in January 2017. Temple joined the Marine Corps to follow his family legacy. Since joining the Marines, he has learned traits of good leadership, including dedication, team work and responsibility. Jolley, a native of Glenwood Spring, Colorado, graduated from Coal Ridge High School in May 2015 before enlisting in August 2018. He joined to experience team work, dedication and culture. Since enlisting he has learned more about respect to others and understanding people from different backgrounds, units and culture.

Members of the Jordanian 77th Marines Battalion advance to clear a room during a military operation in urban terrain tactics exercise in Al Quweyrah, Jordan, May 16, 2016. Eager Lion is a recurring exercise between partner nations designed to strengthen military-to-military relationships, increase interoperability, and enhance regional security and stability. - Members of the Jordanian 77th Marines Battalion advance to clear a room during a military operation in urban terrain tactics exercise in Al Quweyrah, Jordan, May 16, 2016. Eager Lion is a recurring exercise between partner nations designed to strengthen military-to-military relationships, increase interoperability, and enhance regional security and stability.

Earnest B. Freeman receives a brick from building four during his retirement luncheon at the Paradise Point Officers Club on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Oct. 30, 2019. Freeman retired as the evidence custodian, Criminal Investigation Division, Provost Marshals Office, Marine Corps Installations East-MCB Camp Lejeune, with 45 years of combined active duty Marine Corps service and civilian service. - Earnest B. Freeman receives a brick from building four during his retirement luncheon at the Paradise Point Officers Club on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Oct. 30, 2019. Freeman retired as the evidence custodian, Criminal Investigation Division, Provost Marshals Office, Marine Corps Installations East-MCB Camp Lejeune, with 45 years of combined active duty Marine Corps service and civilian service.

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Mrs. Barbara Mathews is bestowed the title of honorary United States Marine by Maj. Gen. William M. Jurney, commanding general, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, during an Honorary Marine ceremony, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, March 6, 2020. The Honorary Marine title is designed to reinforce the special bond between the American people and the Marine Corps by recognizing individuals in the civilian community who have made extraordinary contributions to the Marine Corps. Mrs. Mathews earn this prestigious honor for volunteering over 10 years of her personal time, talents and money capturing photo and video of hundreds of Marine Corps ceremonies, including memorials and special events surrounding the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Kirk) - Mrs. Barbara Mathews is bestowed the title of honorary United States Marine by Maj. Gen. William M. Jurney, commanding general, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, during an Honorary Marine ceremony, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, March 6, 2020. The Honorary Marine title is designed to reinforce the special bond between the American people and the Marine Corps by recognizing individuals in the civilian community who have made extraordinary contributions to the Marine Corps. Mrs. Mathews earn this prestigious honor for volunteering over 10 years of her personal time, talents and money capturing photo and video of hundreds of Marine Corps ceremonies, including memorials and special events surrounding the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Kirk)

A Marine camouflaged in a lush jungle. - U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Dustin Miles, a rifleman with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force - Darwin, conducts a patrol during Jungle Warfare Training, Tully, Australia, April 15, 2019. Jungle warfare training is conducted to condition service members to thrive in hectic tropic environments and gives them the opportunity to prepare for arduous jungle warfare scenarios. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Filca)

U.S. Marines pose for a photo with the 2023 Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition East pistol match trophy at the Base Theater on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 17, 2023. The winners of this year’s pistol match were Marine Corps Security Forces Training Company Team 1. - U.S. Marines pose for a photo with the 2023 Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition East pistol match trophy at the Base Theater on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 17, 2023. The winners of this year’s pistol match were Marine Corps Security Forces Training Company Team 1.

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Recruits Jacob R. Kottman and Chainey L. Ellis, (left to right) Platoon 2105, Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, determine the direction to their mark during the Land Navigation Course at Edson Range, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 22. Going through the course with minimal, or at times no supervision, recruits had a chance to get a sense of the critical factor of learning and properly executing the techniques they were taught. - Recruits Jacob R. Kottman and Chainey L. Ellis, (left to right) Platoon 2105, Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, determine the direction to their mark during the Land Navigation Course at Edson Range, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 22. Going through the course with minimal, or at times no supervision, recruits had a chance to get a sense of the critical factor of learning and properly executing the techniques they were taught.