Marines with the General Support Maintenance Platoon, Intermediate Repair Company, 3d Maintenance Battalion, 3d Marine Logistics Group, conduct work on an Amphibious Combat Vehicle wheel end assembly at Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 13, 2025. Marines with the GSM Platoon, in concert with 3d Maint. Bn’s Manufacturing Platoon, has been building their ACV secondary repairable capabilities beyond the traditional scope of an intermediate-level repair facility, out-pacing Marine Corps Logistics Command to support the overall readiness of III Marine Expeditionary Force’s ACV units. - Marines with the General Support Maintenance Platoon, Intermediate Repair Company, 3d Maintenance Battalion, 3d Marine Logistics Group, conduct work on an Amphibious Combat Vehicle wheel end assembly at Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 13, 2025. Marines with the GSM Platoon, in concert with 3d Maint. Bn’s Manufacturing Platoon, has been building their ACV secondary repairable capabilities beyond the traditional scope of an intermediate-level repair facility, out-pacing Marine Corps Logistics Command to support the overall readiness of III Marine Expeditionary Force’s ACV units.
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Austin Scott, a data systems administrator with Combat Logistics Battalion 6, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, poses for a photo during Exercise Freezing Winds 2025 in Gylto, Finland, Dec. 1, 2025. The Cisco 1835 router works in tangent with the Star Shield communication system to provide internet capabilities for a variety of classification levels in an austere environment. Freezing Winds is conducted to increase interoperability between Marines, Finland, and NATO Allies by executing combined amphibious operations in and around the Baltic Sea littorals, and is part of a regularly occurring series of exercises in northern Europe that demonstrates the capability to deploy and train Marines and Sailors in support of the NATO Alliance. Scott is a native of California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brady V. Hathaway) - U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Austin Scott, a data systems administrator with Combat Logistics Battalion 6, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, poses for a photo during Exercise Freezing Winds 2025 in Gylto, Finland, Dec. 1, 2025. The Cisco 1835 router works in tangent with the Star Shield communication system to provide internet capabilities for a variety of classification levels in an austere environment. Freezing Winds is conducted to increase interoperability between Marines, Finland, and NATO Allies by executing combined amphibious operations in and around the Baltic Sea littorals, and is part of a regularly occurring series of exercises in northern Europe that demonstrates the capability to deploy and train Marines and Sailors in support of the NATO Alliance. Scott is a native of California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brady V. Hathaway)
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Henry David Volpe, an automotive maintenance technician with 2nd Maintenance Battalion, 2nd Combat Readiness Regiment, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, poses for a photo with the HANX drone he designed at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 23, 2026. The HANX is the Marine Corps' first National Defense Authorizing Act-compliant, 3D-printed drone, providing a secure and adaptable aerial platform for the modern warfighter. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alfonso Livrieri) - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Henry David Volpe, an automotive maintenance technician with 2nd Maintenance Battalion, 2nd Combat Readiness Regiment, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, poses for a photo with the HANX drone he designed at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 23, 2026. The HANX is the Marine Corps' first National Defense Authorizing Act-compliant, 3D-printed drone, providing a secure and adaptable aerial platform for the modern warfighter. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alfonso Livrieri)
A U.S. Marine Corps Amphibious Combat Vehicle with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, disembarks from Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), during Quarterly Underway Amphibious Readiness Training 26.2, off the coast of California, Jan. 23, 2026. - A U.S. Marine Corps Amphibious Combat Vehicle with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, disembarks from Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), during Quarterly Underway Amphibious Readiness Training 26.2, off the coast of California, Jan. 23, 2026.
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Two U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 19th Airlift Wing and 317th Airlift Wing remain running while U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 372 prepare fuel lines during Specialized Fueling Operations at Naval Landing Field, San Clemente Island, California, Feb. 4, 2026. The training validated repeatable joint fueling procedures in support of distributed operations during the Spring 2026 C-130 Weapon System Council led by the 317th AW. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell) - Two U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 19th Airlift Wing and 317th Airlift Wing remain running while U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 372 prepare fuel lines during Specialized Fueling Operations at Naval Landing Field, San Clemente Island, California, Feb. 4, 2026. The training validated repeatable joint fueling procedures in support of distributed operations during the Spring 2026 C-130 Weapon System Council led by the 317th AW. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Ismael G. Bamba, command senior enlisted leader of Marine Forces Korea, stands at attention as his citation is read during his award ceremony at Republic of Korea Marine Corps Headquarters at Camp Baran, South Korea, Feb. 3, 2026. The commendation highlights significant efforts supporting regional stability, alliance readiness and combined operational effectiveness on the Korean Peninsula. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Antonio Campbell) - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Ismael G. Bamba, command senior enlisted leader of Marine Forces Korea, stands at attention as his citation is read during his award ceremony at Republic of Korea Marine Corps Headquarters at Camp Baran, South Korea, Feb. 3, 2026. The commendation highlights significant efforts supporting regional stability, alliance readiness and combined operational effectiveness on the Korean Peninsula. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Antonio Campbell)
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