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Philippine and U.S. Marines simulate a beach landing from combat rubber raiding crafts onto a small island off the coast of Palawan, Philippines, Oct. 2, 2014 during Amphibious Landing Exercise 2015. The amphibious assault and boat raids were conducted by U.S. Marines to complete a certification exercise being held in conjunction with PHIBLEX 15. PHIBLEX is an annual, bilateral training exercise conducted by the Armed Forces of the Philippines, U.S. Marines and Navy to strengthen interoperability across a range of capabilities, including disaster relief and contingency operations. The AFP Marines are with 12th Marine Battalion, Philippine Marine Corps, and the U.S. Marines are with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. - Philippine and U.S. Marines simulate a beach landing from combat rubber raiding crafts onto a small island off the coast of Palawan, Philippines, Oct. 2, 2014 during Amphibious Landing Exercise 2015. The amphibious assault and boat raids were conducted by U.S. Marines to complete a certification exercise being held in conjunction with PHIBLEX 15. PHIBLEX is an annual, bilateral training exercise conducted by the Armed Forces of the Philippines, U.S. Marines and Navy to strengthen interoperability across a range of capabilities, including disaster relief and contingency operations. The AFP Marines are with 12th Marine Battalion, Philippine Marine Corps, and the U.S. Marines are with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit.

Philippine Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Bimbo R. Busico explains how to make a snare out of the surrounding environment during jungle survival training at Ternate, Philippines, Sept. 29, as part of Amphibious Landing Exercise 2015. The Marines learned basic jungle survival skills, such as building a fire, finding sources of fresh water and catching food. - Philippine Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Bimbo R. Busico explains how to make a snare out of the surrounding environment during jungle survival training at Ternate, Philippines, Sept. 29, as part of Amphibious Landing Exercise 2015. The Marines learned basic jungle survival skills, such as building a fire, finding sources of fresh water and catching food.

U.S. Marines prepare to fire an M777 Howitzer during exercise KAMANDAG 3 at Colonel Ernesto P. Ravina Air Base, Philippines, Oct. 13. - U.S. Marines prepare to fire an M777 Howitzer during exercise KAMANDAG 3 at Colonel Ernesto P. Ravina Air Base, Philippines, Oct. 13.

Lance Cpl. Taylor Drake, a combat engineer with 2nd Platoon, Bravo Company, 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, prepares for breaching and room clearing drills aT Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 8, 2015. Drake, a Phoenix native, joined the Marine Corps to carry on the legacy of his family. - Lance Cpl. Taylor Drake, a combat engineer with 2nd Platoon, Bravo Company, 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, prepares for breaching and room clearing drills aT Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 8, 2015. Drake, a Phoenix native, joined the Marine Corps to carry on the legacy of his family.

A CH-46E Sea Knight taxis through the streams of two fire engines on Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico July 16, 2014. It is customary among squadrons to douse an aircraft before it’s final flight with the squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Terry Brady/Released) - A CH-46E Sea Knight taxis through the streams of two fire engines on Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico July 16, 2014. It is customary among squadrons to douse an aircraft before it’s final flight with the squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Terry Brady/Released)

U.S. Marines stand in front of the boat they used to help rescue a father and son on the Potomac River in Nanjemoy, Maryland, June 14. - U.S. Marines stand in front of the boat they used to help rescue a father and son on the Potomac River in Nanjemoy, Maryland, June 14.

Alison Malachowski holds a photograph of her son, U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. James Malachowski, in front of his grave in Section 60 of Arlington National Cemetery, July 22, 2015. Staff Sgt. Malachowski was with the 2nd Battalion of the 8th Marines when he stepped on an improvised explosive device during his fourth combat deployment on March 20, 2011, while his unit was raising the Afghanistan national flag over a small compound near Patrol Base Dakota in Marjah Province. "He died a terrible, painful death," said Alison. "But he did not scream or cry and I know why - it was so he wouldn't frighten his guys. I know I sound like just another grieving mother - but he was one of those Marines; if a platoon wasn't doing well they'd assign him to straighten things out. His last words were, 'Is everyone OK?' He was all about taking care of his men." (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Ken Scar) - Alison Malachowski holds a photograph of her son, U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. James Malachowski, in front of his grave in Section 60 of Arlington National Cemetery, July 22, 2015. Staff Sgt. Malachowski was with the 2nd Battalion of the 8th Marines when he stepped on an improvised explosive device during his fourth combat deployment on March 20, 2011, while his unit was raising the Afghanistan national flag over a small compound near Patrol Base Dakota in Marjah Province. "He died a terrible, painful death," said Alison. "But he did not scream or cry and I know why - it was so he wouldn't frighten his guys. I know I sound like just another grieving mother - but he was one of those Marines; if a platoon wasn't doing well they'd assign him to straighten things out. His last words were, 'Is everyone OK?' He was all about taking care of his men." (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Ken Scar)

Cpl. Jimran Greene, a gunner with Battery F, 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force prepares to re-oil the chamber of his team’s M777 howitzer before their next fire mission aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 23, 2015. Processing fire missions is one of the most important forms of training for an artillery team. - Cpl. Jimran Greene, a gunner with Battery F, 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force prepares to re-oil the chamber of his team’s M777 howitzer before their next fire mission aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 23, 2015. Processing fire missions is one of the most important forms of training for an artillery team.

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U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Sean M. Stephenson poses for a photo in front of his AV-8B Harrier on the flight deck of the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) March 17, 2015. Stephenson started out his career as an enlisted band member and then persued his dream of becoming a pilot. Stehenson is a Harrier pilot with Marine Attack Squadron 231, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. - U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Sean M. Stephenson poses for a photo in front of his AV-8B Harrier on the flight deck of the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) March 17, 2015. Stephenson started out his career as an enlisted band member and then persued his dream of becoming a pilot. Stehenson is a Harrier pilot with Marine Attack Squadron 231, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit.

U.S. Marine Capt. David Miller prepares to conduct a simulated night raid with multiple rifle squads during an air assault training event at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 31, 2017. - U.S. Marine Capt. David Miller prepares to conduct a simulated night raid with multiple rifle squads during an air assault training event at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 31, 2017. Miller is currently participating in Blue Chromite 18 in Okinawa, Japan. Miller is a forward air controller (FAC) with 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment attached to 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force under the Unit Deployment Program. Miller is a native of Queenstown, Maryland.

Anil Phull, Military and Veterans staffer for Senator Krysten Sinema's office, and Capt Lance Hill, 6th Engineer Support Battaliong Inspector-Instructor take time to enjoy a Meal Ready-to-eat with the Marines at Pima County Roadwork in Tucson, AZ., May 27th, 2021. Pima County Roadwork is an Innovative Readiness Training program project that is rebuilding a 2.3 mile stretch of road that acts as a daily road, airfield and bus route. The IRT program pairs the needs of US communities with the training requirements of the military making it mutually beneficial. - Anil Phull, Military and Veterans staffer for Senator Krysten Sinema's office, and Capt Lance Hill, 6th Engineer Support Battaliong Inspector-Instructor take time to enjoy a Meal Ready-to-eat with the Marines at Pima County Roadwork in Tucson, AZ., May 27th, 2021. Pima County Roadwork is an Innovative Readiness Training program project that is rebuilding a 2.3 mile stretch of road that acts as a daily road, airfield and bus route. The IRT program pairs the needs of US communities with the training requirements of the military making it mutually beneficial.

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Daniel Lane, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 pilot, conducts a preflight check on an F/A-18C Hornet during Exercise Pitch Black 2016 at Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Australia, August 1, 2016. Pitch Black 16 is a biennial, three week, multinational, large-force training exercise hosted by RAAF Tindal. As the training progresses, the U.S. pilots will also get the opportunity to fly with Canada, France, Germany, Indonesia, Netherlands, New Zealand and Thailand. - U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Daniel Lane, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 pilot, conducts a preflight check on an F/A-18C Hornet during Exercise Pitch Black 2016 at Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Australia, August 1, 2016. Pitch Black 16 is a biennial, three week, multinational, large-force training exercise hosted by RAAF Tindal. As the training progresses, the U.S. pilots will also get the opportunity to fly with Canada, France, Germany, Indonesia, Netherlands, New Zealand and Thailand.

Col. Victor Pastor, Assistant Chief of Staff, G-3/5, 4th Marine Division, discusses force design and establishing a crisis response force Dec. 15, 2021, at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans. II MEF and MARFORRES are the Marine Corps’ service-retained forces administratively and operationally controlled by the Marine Corps instead of a combatant command, such as most Marines stationed in California and Japan who are aligned to support U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. The importance of these operational planning teams is to establish the process needed to create an effective service-retained crisis response force to respond to global threats outside of USINDOPACOM area of responsibility. MARFORRES and II MEF are the Marine Corps’ service-retained forces, which means they are administratively and operationally controlled by the Marine Corps. - Col. Victor Pastor, Assistant Chief of Staff, G-3/5, 4th Marine Division, discusses force design and establishing a crisis response force Dec. 15, 2021, at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans. II MEF and MARFORRES are the Marine Corps’ service-retained forces administratively and operationally controlled by the Marine Corps instead of a combatant command, such as most Marines stationed in California and Japan who are aligned to support U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. The importance of these operational planning teams is to establish the process needed to create an effective service-retained crisis response force to respond to global threats outside of USINDOPACOM area of responsibility. MARFORRES and II MEF are the Marine Corps’ service-retained forces, which means they are administratively and operationally controlled by the Marine Corps.

Bulgarian Army Capt. Penio Todoranov, company commander with the 61st Mechanized Brigade, speaks during the closing ceremony of Platinum Lion 15-3. Marines and Sailors with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, Black Sea Rotational Force spent two weeks alongside soldiers from Bulgaria, Albania, United Kingdom and Romania during the multi-national NATO training exercise at Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria. - Bulgarian Army Capt. Penio Todoranov, company commander with the 61st Mechanized Brigade, speaks during the closing ceremony of Platinum Lion 15-3. Marines and Sailors with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, Black Sea Rotational Force spent two weeks alongside soldiers from Bulgaria, Albania, United Kingdom and Romania during the multi-national NATO training exercise at Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria.

A Bulgarian soldier stands at the alert during a humanitarian scenario while participating in the final exercise of Platinum Lion 14-2, Aug. 11, 2014 at Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria. During the seven-hour exercise, an escalating conflict between two socially-divided urban towns resulted in the deployment of peacekeeping entities. Platinum Lion 14-2 is an annually-scheduled training engagement that promotes and strengthens interoperability between regional partners, allies and U.S. forces through multilateral familiarization and training. Exercise Platinum Lion 14-2 includes U.S. Marines and sailors from 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, as well as soldiers from Bulgaria, Romania and Serbia. - A Bulgarian soldier stands at the alert during a humanitarian scenario while participating in the final exercise of Platinum Lion 14-2, Aug. 11, 2014 at Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria. During the seven-hour exercise, an escalating conflict between two socially-divided urban towns resulted in the deployment of peacekeeping entities. Platinum Lion 14-2 is an annually-scheduled training engagement that promotes and strengthens interoperability between regional partners, allies and U.S. forces through multilateral familiarization and training. Exercise Platinum Lion 14-2 includes U.S. Marines and sailors from 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, as well as soldiers from Bulgaria, Romania and Serbia.

U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force fire a M240 medium machine gun to provide supporting fires for Marines maneuvering through an assault course during Platinum Lynx 16-3 at Babadag Training Area, Romania, March 26, 2016. The purpose of Platinum Lynx is to build NATO allies’ capabilities, reinforce relationships in a combined-training environment and increase operational proficiencies among U.S., Romanian, Slovenian, Bulgarian Forces. - U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force fire a M240 medium machine gun to provide supporting fires for Marines maneuvering through an assault course during Platinum Lynx 16-3 at Babadag Training Area, Romania, March 26, 2016. The purpose of Platinum Lynx is to build NATO allies’ capabilities, reinforce relationships in a combined-training environment and increase operational proficiencies among U.S., Romanian, Slovenian, Bulgarian Forces.

Marines attempt to break through a wall of Bulgarian and Serbian soldiers during the riot control course of Platinum Wolf 15 at South Base, Serbia Nov. 19. Platinum Wolf is a peacekeeping operations training exercise focused on non-lethal systems and basic infantry skills. Units train together as coalitions, developing and improving proficiency of peacekeeping procedures like crowd and riot control. Forces from Bulgaria, Croatia, Macedonia, Romania, Serbia and the U.S. will be participating in the two week training. - Marines attempt to break through a wall of Bulgarian and Serbian soldiers during the riot control course of Platinum Wolf 15 at South Base, Serbia Nov. 19. Platinum Wolf is a peacekeeping operations training exercise focused on non-lethal systems and basic infantry skills. Units train together as coalitions, developing and improving proficiency of peacekeeping procedures like crowd and riot control. Forces from Bulgaria, Croatia, Macedonia, Romania, Serbia and the U.S. will be participating in the two week training.

Reserve Marines with 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, listen to classes on crowd control given by Slovenian and Serbian service members during exercise Platinum Wolf 2016 at Peacekeeping Training Operations Center South Base in Bujanovac, Serbia, May 12, 2016. Platinum Wolf brings together service members from Bosnia, Bulgaria, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Slovenia, and the United States to train in peacekeeping operations and non-lethal weapons capabilities. - Reserve Marines with 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, listen to classes on crowd control given by Slovenian and Serbian service members during exercise Platinum Wolf 2016 at Peacekeeping Training Operations Center South Base in Bujanovac, Serbia, May 12, 2016. Platinum Wolf brings together service members from Bosnia, Bulgaria, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Slovenia, and the United States to train in peacekeeping operations and non-lethal weapons capabilities.

Sgt. Sloan Seiler, Winter Mountain Leaders Course 1-15, student, Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, and 1st Lt. Mancelino Figueroa, WMLC 1-15, class commander, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, lead a line of Marines pulling a block of ice back into Levitt Lake at the MCMWTC, Bridgeport Calif., Jan. 30, 2015. The blocks of ice that were cut out of the lake were returned after the Marines concluded training. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Charles Santamaria/Released) - Sgt. Sloan Seiler, Winter Mountain Leaders Course 1-15, student, Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, and 1st Lt. Mancelino Figueroa, WMLC 1-15, class commander, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, lead a line of Marines pulling a block of ice back into Levitt Lake at the MCMWTC, Bridgeport Calif., Jan. 30, 2015. The blocks of ice that were cut out of the lake were returned after the Marines concluded training. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Charles Santamaria/Released)

Two gentlemen look at an inventory sheet - Portfolion Aquisition Executive Marine Corps (PAE MC) fielded brand new life-saving medical equipment to 2nd Combat Readiness Regiment in Camp Lejeune, NC, May 27-29, 2026. The new systems consist of the Authorized Medical Allowance Lists (AMAL) 700, which is Damage Control Resuscitation (DCR), and 705, Damage Control Surgery (DCS). (Portfolio Acquisition Executive Marine Corps photo by Kristiana Gehly)

PM Infantry Weapons undergoing largest modernization effort in decades - U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion 8th Marine Regiment fire the M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle during a live-fire weapons exercise at range F-18 on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 8, 2017. The Program Manager for Infantry Weapons at Marine Corps Systems Command is modernizing various weapon systems to gain a competitive edge over near-peer threats. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michaela R. Gregory)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Robert Z. Weaver, infantry Marine, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, utilizes Virtual Battlespace 3 during Spartan Emerging Technology and Innovation Week on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 17, 2016. The Spartan Emerging Technology and Innovation Week showcases new equipment used to enhance the training of future Marines. - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Robert Z. Weaver, infantry Marine, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, utilizes Virtual Battlespace 3 during Spartan Emerging Technology and Innovation Week on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 17, 2016. The Spartan Emerging Technology and Innovation Week showcases new equipment used to enhance the training of future Marines.

U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Staff Talks (MARFORPAC-PMC Staff Talks) pose for a group photo at the conclusion of the talks on Camp H. M. Smith, Hawaii, Feb. 10, 2022. The MARFORPAC-PMC Staff Talks serve to strengthen the relationship between MARFORPAC and the Philippine Marine Corps by providing the opportunity to align goals and objectives and collaborate on common interests through bilateral discussions and engagements. - U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Staff Talks (MARFORPAC-PMC Staff Talks) pose for a group photo at the conclusion of the talks on Camp H. M. Smith, Hawaii, Feb. 10, 2022. The MARFORPAC-PMC Staff Talks serve to strengthen the relationship between MARFORPAC and the Philippine Marine Corps by providing the opportunity to align goals and objectives and collaborate on common interests through bilateral discussions and engagements.

A U.S. Navy sailor with Amphibious Squadron 4 (PHIBRON) signals an MV-22B Osprey assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, while conducting flight operations aboard the USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), in the Atlantic Ocean, May 9, 2015, during PHIBRON-MEU Integrated Training. PMINT is a joint training event the 26th MEU, supporting elements and PHIBRON 4 are conducting in preparation for their deployment to the 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility later this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andre Dakis/26th MEU Combat Camera/Released) - A U.S. Navy sailor with Amphibious Squadron 4 (PHIBRON) signals an MV-22B Osprey assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, while conducting flight operations aboard the USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), in the Atlantic Ocean, May 9, 2015, during PHIBRON-MEU Integrated Training. PMINT is a joint training event the 26th MEU, supporting elements and PHIBRON 4 are conducting in preparation for their deployment to the 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility later this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andre Dakis/26th MEU Combat Camera/Released)

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Clayton Britton, a Bargersville, Indiana native and boatswain’s mate assigned to the Wasp-Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), guides a U.S. Marine Corps Landing Craft Utility while underway during Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Integrated Training, Jan. 23, 2023. PMINT is the first at-sea period in the intermediate stage of the MEU’s Pre-deployment Training Program; it aims to increase interoperability and build relationships between Marines and Sailors. - U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Clayton Britton, a Bargersville, Indiana native and boatswain’s mate assigned to the Wasp-Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS Bataan, guides a U.S. Marine Corps Landing Craft Utility while underway during Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expeditionary Unit Integrated Training, Jan. 23, 2023. PMINT is the first at-sea period in the intermediate stage of the MEU’s Pre-deployment Training Program; it aims to increase interoperability and build relationships between Marines and Sailors.

U.S. Marines Corps Lance Cpl. William Anderson with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Provost Marshal Office, Operations, participates in an active shooter, training Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 26, 2019. Marines with PMO conducted the training to ensure readiness and reliability in the event of an active shooter. - U.S. Marines Corps Lance Cpl. William Anderson with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Provost Marshal Office, Operations, participates in an active shooter, training Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 26, 2019. Marines with PMO conducted the training to ensure readiness and reliability in the event of an active shooter.

Max, military working dog, K9 unit, Provost Marshal’s Office, signals that he found a bomb threat during night training at Condor Elementary School, Dec. 9, 2014. The training helped evaluate the condition of the dogs while working. - Max, military working dog, K9 unit, Provost Marshal’s Office, signals that he found a bomb threat during night training at Condor Elementary School, Dec. 9, 2014. The training helped evaluate the condition of the dogs while working.

Marines breach a house during hostage scenario training aboard Laurel Bay Feb. 4. Each section had a specific role to play in the field. It is necessary for Marines to train under realistic circumstances should a security threat arise on Laurel Bay. The Marines are with the Provost Marshal’s Office aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. - Marines breach a house during hostage scenario training aboard Laurel Bay Feb. 4. Each section had a specific role to play in the field. It is necessary for Marines to train under realistic circumstances should a security threat arise on Laurel Bay. The Marines are with the Provost Marshal’s Office aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort.

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A U.S. Marine escapes from a Modular Amphibious Egress Trainer during underwater egress training at the Infantry Immersion Trainer facility, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 19. - A U.S. Marine escapes from a Modular Amphibious Egress Trainer during underwater egress training at the Infantry Immersion Trainer facility, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 19.

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Thomas Savage, right, commanding officer, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, shakes hands with a Portuguese Marine after an assault training exercise near Lisbon, Portugal, April 10, 2015. Marines stationed out of Moron Air Base, Spain, traveled to Portugal to utilize a variety of different ranges and training exercises alongside with the Portuguese Marines. After a week of training together, Marines and Fuzileiros were more familiar with each other's tactics and operating procedures. (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Lance Cpl. Christopher Mendoza/Released) - U.S. Marine Corps Col. Thomas Savage, right, commanding officer, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, shakes hands with a Portuguese Marine after an assault training exercise near Lisbon, Portugal, April 10, 2015. Marines stationed out of Moron Air Base, Spain, traveled to Portugal to utilize a variety of different ranges and training exercises alongside with the Portuguese Marines. After a week of training together, Marines and Fuzileiros were more familiar with each other's tactics and operating procedures. (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Lance Cpl. Christopher Mendoza/Released)

U.S. Navy ET2 Paul Saldana, left, electronics technician, and CM2 Adam Long, construction mechanic, both with Naval Beach Unit 7, conduct ramp marshall duties to guide a Landing Craft Air Cushion into port on Naval Base White Beach, Okinawa, Japan, June 1, 2021. Marines from 3d MLG and Sailors from NBU-7 integrated to load and transport personnel and equipment in support of exercise Poseidon’s Watchtower. NBU-7 is an operational, forward deployed unit that directly contributes to the core capabilities of U.S. Maritime Sea Power by facilitating the movement of troops, equipment, vehicles and supplies from amphibious shipping across the beach. 3d MLG, based out of Okinawa, Japan, is a forward deployed combat unit that serves as III MEF’s comprehensive logistics and combat service support backbone for operations throughout the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. Saldana is a native of Miramar, Florida, and Long is a native of Sanford, North Carolina. - U.S. Navy ET2 Paul Saldana, left, electronics technician, and CM2 Adam Long, construction mechanic, both with Naval Beach Unit 7, conduct ramp marshall duties to guide a Landing Craft Air Cushion into port on Naval Base White Beach, Okinawa, Japan, June 1, 2021. Marines from 3d MLG and Sailors from NBU-7 integrated to load and transport personnel and equipment in support of exercise Poseidon’s Watchtower. NBU-7 is an operational, forward deployed unit that directly contributes to the core capabilities of U.S. Maritime Sea Power by facilitating the movement of troops, equipment, vehicles and supplies from amphibious shipping across the beach. 3d MLG, based out of Okinawa, Japan, is a forward deployed combat unit that serves as III MEF’s comprehensive logistics and combat service support backbone for operations throughout the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. Saldana is a native of Miramar, Florida, and Long is a native of Sanford, North Carolina.

Sergeant Major Micheal Barrett, the 17th sergeant major of the Marine Corps, stands ready to retire from active duty in the Marine Corps during the sergeant major of the Marine Corps post and relief ceremony at the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Virginia, February 20, 2015. Barrett has served in the Marines since 1981. - Sergeant Major Micheal P. Barrett, the 17th sergeant major of the Marine Corps, stands ready to retire from active duty in the Marine Corps during the sergeant major of the Marine Corps post and relief ceremony at the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Virginia, February 20, 2015. Barrett has served in the Marines since 1981.

Lance Cpl. Caleb Eudy, with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, is awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal on Parris Island, S.C. April 26, 2019. - Lance Cpl. Caleb Eudy, with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, is awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal on Parris Island, S.C. April 26, 2019. An Arab, AL native, Eudy was diagnosed with Lymphoma when he went through recruit training in 2016; after 956 days in recruit training and on medical hold, he achieved his dream of becoming a Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew Neumann/Released)

U.S. Marines with I Marine Expeditionary Force board a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation as part of Exercise Steel Knight 23.2 at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Dec. 2, 2023. The MCCRE consisted of a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel exercise, high-altitude aerial refueling, aviation delivered ground refueling, and external lift exercises to ensure HMH-361's operational and combat readiness before deployment. Steel Knight 23.2 is a three-phase exercise designed to train I MEF in the planning, deployment and command and control of a joint force against a peer or near-peer maneuver capabilities of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jackson Rush) - U.S. Marines with I Marine Expeditionary Force board a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation as part of Exercise Steel Knight 23.2 at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Dec. 2, 2023. The MCCRE consisted of a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel exercise, high-altitude aerial refueling, aviation delivered ground refueling, and external lift exercises to ensure HMH-361's operational and combat readiness before deployment. Steel Knight 23.2 is a three-phase exercise designed to train I MEF in the planning, deployment and command and control of a joint force against a peer or near-peer maneuver capabilities of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jackson Rush)

U.S. Marines with the 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, depart the USS Rushmore to conduct an amphibious assault on Red Beach, Camp Pendleton, California, during Exercise Dawn Blitz, Oct. 27, 2017. DB17 is a scenario-driven amphibious exercise conducted between Expeditionary Strike Group 3 and 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade, testing their ability to conduct amphibious operations in response to global crises and to project power ashore as part of a Navy-Marine Corps team. - U.S. Marines with the 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, depart the USS Rushmore to conduct an amphibious assault on Red Beach, Camp Pendleton, California, during Exercise Dawn Blitz, Oct. 27, 2017. DB17 is a scenario-driven amphibious exercise conducted between Expeditionary Strike Group 3 and 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade, testing their ability to conduct amphibious operations in response to global crises and to project power ashore as part of a Navy-Marine Corps team.

Contractors put final touches on Production Plant Barstow's new structure on the Yermo Annex aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., July 24. - Contractors put final touches on Production Plant Barstow's new structure on the Yermo Annex aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., July 24.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Andrew House, a firefighter with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting, drops a charged hose during an initial Firefighter Assessment conducted at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan 6, 2022. The Firefighter Assessment is an annual requirement to ensure all firefighters are able to perform their duties safely and properly. Firefighters were given the opportunity to run an intial assessment in order to ensure success when they conduct the real thing during their birth month. - U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Andrew House, a firefighter with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting, drops a charged hose during an initial Firefighter Assessment conducted at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan 6, 2022. The Firefighter Assessment is an annual requirement to ensure all firefighters are able to perform their duties safely and properly. Firefighters were given the opportunity to run an intial assessment in order to ensure success when they conduct the real thing during their birth month.

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A Marine student undergoing the 2nd Marine Division Combat Skills Center’s Pre-Scout Sniper Course departs a field following a stalking exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 22, 2016. The DCSC offers several infantry-based courses to enhance the combat readiness of its Marines. - A Marine student undergoing the 2nd Marine Division Combat Skills Center’s Pre-Scout Sniper Course departs a field following a stalking exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 22, 2016. The DCSC offers several infantry-based courses to enhance the combat readiness of its Marines.

U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Adam R. Sheley (left), the meteorology/oceanography chief with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and Cpl. Justin R. Seddon (right), a meteorology/oceanography specialist with the 26th MEU, observe and discuss the sea state during a Composite Training Unit Exercise board the USS Kearsarge July 27, 2015. The sea state is a description of the sea conditions including the height of waves and their frequency, and is used to assist unit commanders when making decisions during sea-based operations. The 26th MEU and Amphibious Squadron 4 are conducting a COMPTUEX to earn certification for their deployment to the 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility later this year. - U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Adam R. Sheley (left), the meteorology/oceanography chief with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and Cpl. Justin R. Seddon (right), a meteorology/oceanography specialist with the 26th MEU, observe and discuss the sea state during a Composite Training Unit Exercise board the USS Kearsarge July 27, 2015. The sea state is a description of the sea conditions including the height of waves and their frequency, and is used to assist unit commanders when making decisions during sea-based operations. The 26th MEU and Amphibious Squadron 4 are conducting a COMPTUEX to earn certification for their deployment to the 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility later this year.

Flares from a C-130 Hercules transportation aircraft illuminate the landing zone for an incoming CH-53 Super Stallion helicopter during a fire support coordination exercise that kicked off Blue Chromite 2016, at Okinawa, Japan, today. Blue Chromite is large-scale air-ground training exercise that builds upon the Marine Corps’ sea-borne, rapid-reaction capabilities while maintaining the Corps’ strategic presence in the Pacific. The principle units involved in the ongoing exercise are 3rd Marine Division, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing and 3rd Marine Logistics Group, all subordinate commands of III Marine Expeditionary Force. - Flares from a C-130 Hercules transportation aircraft illuminate the landing zone for an incoming CH-53 Super Stallion helicopter during a fire support coordination exercise that kicked off Blue Chromite 2016, at Okinawa, Japan, today. Blue Chromite is large-scale air-ground training exercise that builds upon the Marine Corps’ sea-borne, rapid-reaction capabilities while maintaining the Corps’ strategic presence in the Pacific. The principle units involved in the ongoing exercise are 3rd Marine Division, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing and 3rd Marine Logistics Group, all subordinate commands of III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Pop-up thunderstorms can be hazardous to those working or playing outdoors. Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany officials urge people to pay attention to the weather when planning activities. - Pop-up thunderstorms can be hazardous to those working or playing outdoors. Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany officials urge people to pay attention to the weather when planning activities.

U.S. Marines cut through metal during a simulated Visit, Board, Search and Seizure mission drills aboard dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), Sept. 5. - U.S. Marines cut through metal during a simulated Visit, Board, Search and Seizure mission drills aboard dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), Sept. 5.

A Marine with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment fires the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon during a company sized combined-arms attack on range SR-9 at Marine corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 24, 2015. During the training, Alpha Company fired the M4 carbine, the M16 A4 service rifle, M249 Squad Automatic Weapons, M240B machine guns, M2 .50 caliber heavy machine guns, MK19 40mm grenade launchers and M224 60mm lightweight mortar systems. - A Marine with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment fires the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon during a company sized combined-arms attack on range SR-9 at Marine corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 24, 2015. During the training, Alpha Company fired the M4 carbine, the M16 A4 service rifle, M249 Squad Automatic Weapons, M240B machine guns, M2 .50 caliber heavy machine guns, MK19 40mm grenade launchers and M224 60mm lightweight mortar systems.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ram Francis, a data systems administrator with Headquarters Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, from San Francisco, monitors network traffic and activity on Fort Pickett, Virginia, Feb. 6, 2022. Working as a data systems administrator provides Francis, a computer science student, with hands-on experience working with gear that he wouldn't have access to outside of the Marine Corps. - U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ram Francis, a data systems administrator with Headquarters Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, from San Francisco, monitors network traffic and activity on Fort Pickett, Virginia, Feb. 6, 2022. Working as a data systems administrator provides Francis, a computer science student, with hands-on experience working with gear that he wouldn't have access to outside of the Marine Corps.

U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2nd Transportation Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (MLG), pose with a photo with their 1st place trophy after an awards ceremony at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 15, 2019. Brig. Gen. Kevin J. Stewart, commanding officer of 2nd MLG, presented awards to the first, second, and third place winners of 2nd MLG's annual squad competition. - U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2nd Transportation Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (MLG), pose with a photo with their 1st place trophy after an awards ceremony at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 15, 2019. Brig. Gen. Kevin J. Stewart, commanding officer of 2nd MLG, presented awards to the first, second, and third place winners of 2nd MLG's annual squad competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Bethanie C. Sahms)

M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tanks with Company B, 1st Tank Battalion, stage in the Blacktop training area during 7th Marine Regiment’s Combined Arms Live Fire Exercise at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center April 6, 2016. CALFEX served as the kinetic portion of Desert Scimitar 16, an annual 1st Marine Division training evolution. - M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tanks with Company B, 1st Tank Battalion, stage in the Blacktop training area during 7th Marine Regiment’s Combined Arms Live Fire Exercise at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center April 6, 2016. CALFEX served as the kinetic portion of Desert Scimitar 16, an annual 1st Marine Division training evolution.

The ramp on the Landing Craft Utility 2000 is lowered and unloading of vehicles begins at Anmyeon Beach, Republic of Korea. CJLOTS 2015 is an exercise designed to train U.S. and ROK service members to accomplish vital logistical measures in a strategic area while strengthening communication and cooperation in the U.S. - ROK Alliance. - The ramp on the Landing Craft Utility 2000 is lowered and unloading of vehicles begins at Anmyeon Beach, Republic of Korea. CJLOTS 2015 is an exercise designed to train U.S. and ROK service members to accomplish vital logistical measures in a strategic area while strengthening communication and cooperation in the U.S. - ROK Alliance.