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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.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, the 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, addresses Marines with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division at the battalion’s maintenance bay during his visit to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 7, 2023. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps visited units across I Marine Expeditionary Force, speaking to Marines about talent management, force design, quality of life and the importance of maturing the force in the infantry. - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, the 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, addresses Marines with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division at the battalion’s maintenance bay during his visit to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 7, 2023. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps visited units across I Marine Expeditionary Force, speaking to Marines about talent management, force design, quality of life and the importance of maturing the force in the infantry.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Michael Graf, squad leader, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, participates in a live fire event as part of the 4th MARDIV Rifle Squad Competition on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C. , Jan. 30, 2023. The three-day event tested the Marines across a variety of infantry skills to determine the most combat effective rifle squad within the 4th MARDIV. MCB Camp Lejeune training facilities allow warfighters to be ready today and prepare for tomorrow’s fight. - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Michael Graf, squad leader, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, participates in a live fire event as part of the 4th MARDIV Rifle Squad Competition on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C. , Jan. 30, 2023. The three-day event tested the Marines across a variety of infantry skills to determine the most combat effective rifle squad within the 4th MARDIV. MCB Camp Lejeune training facilities allow warfighters to be ready today and prepare for tomorrow’s fight.

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. William M. Jurney, commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, gives a brief on the site of an expeditionary command and control node training exercise at Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii, Feb. 7, 2023. Forces from I Marine Expeditionary Force and III MEF established a Multi-Function Air Operations Center and Multi-Domain Operations Center during the exercise to synchronize all-domain effects across the Indo-Pacific region for the Joint Force and interagency partners. The C2 node, operated by Marines of MACG-38 and 3rd MAW informed and enabled the synchronization of organic, joint, and/or interagency fires – both lethal and non-lethal – across air, sea, land, space, and cyber to achieve specific, desired effects during the exercise. - U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. William M. Jurney, commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, gives a brief on the site of an expeditionary command and control node training exercise at Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii, Feb. 7, 2023. Forces from I Marine Expeditionary Force and III MEF established a Multi-Function Air Operations Center and Multi-Domain Operations Center during the exercise to synchronize all-domain effects across the Indo-Pacific region for the Joint Force and interagency partners. The C2 node, operated by Marines of MACG-38 and 3rd MAW informed and enabled the synchronization of organic, joint, and/or interagency fires – both lethal and non-lethal – across air, sea, land, space, and cyber to achieve specific, desired effects during the exercise.

A baby sea turtle is held up during an excavation at Fort Hase Beach, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 10, 2021. The natural wildlife and landscape is a precious resource to both MCBH and the people of Hawaii, and we take seriously our stewardship role of protecting these resources. - A baby sea turtle is held up during an excavation at Fort Hase Beach, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 10, 2021. The natural wildlife and landscape is a precious resource to both MCBH and the people of Hawaii, and we take seriously our stewardship role of protecting these resources.

Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services contract personnel prepare to load lead acid batteries onto a truck for removal from MCB Camp Pendleton in California in December. A hazardous waste sales contract managed by DLA helped the base avoid disposal costs on almost 325,000 pounds of batteries during fiscal 2022. - Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services contract personnel prepare to load lead acid batteries onto a truck for removal from MCB Camp Pendleton in California in December. A hazardous waste sales contract managed by DLA helped the base avoid disposal costs on almost 325,000 pounds of batteries during fiscal 2022.

Thomas Richard, left, installation restoration program manager, Laura Spung, center, installation restoration program assistant, and William Hagen Ratliff, right, underground storage tank program manager, all with the Environmental Quality Branch, pose for a photo after receiving the 2022 Secretary of Defense and Secretary of the Navy Environmental Awards for Environmental Restoration after an awards presentation on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 21, 2022. The SECDEF and SECNAV Environmental Awards recognize installations, teams, and individuals for their accomplishments in innovative and cost-effective environmental management strategies supporting mission readiness. - Thomas Richard, left, installation restoration program manager, Laura Spung, center, installation restoration program assistant, and William Hagen Ratliff, right, underground storage tank program manager, all with the Environmental Quality Branch, pose for a photo after receiving the 2022 Secretary of Defense and Secretary of the Navy Environmental Awards for Environmental Restoration after an awards presentation on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 21, 2022. The SECDEF and SECNAV Environmental Awards recognize installations, teams, and individuals for their accomplishments in innovative and cost-effective environmental management strategies supporting mission readiness.

Ms. Yoshikawa Yuumi, parliamentary vice-minister of foreign affairs from the Government of Japan, speaks at the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the Sabånan Fadang Memorial on Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz, Guam, Jan. 25, 2023. During the ceremony Maj. Gen. Stephen E. Liszewski, Commanding General of Marine Corps Installations Pacific, presented the memorial to Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero, Guam Governor, to symbolize the transfer of the memorial to the people of Guam. While Camp Blaz will continue to care of the site, the memorial will be available for future, public access. The Sabånan Fadang Burial Site was constructed as part of the base’s commitment to preserving the rich cultural heritage of Guam. The monument has a dedicative plaque featuring a large engraving of a “trongkon nunu,” a banyan tree said to serve as a home for “taotaomo-na,” ancestral Chamoru spirits. The plaque is nestled between two ancient Chamoru lusongs, mortars used for pounding seeds or roots into processed food. - Ms. Yoshikawa Yuumi, parliamentary vice-minister of foreign affairs from the Government of Japan, speaks at the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the Sabånan Fadang Memorial on Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz, Guam, Jan. 25, 2023. During the ceremony Maj. Gen. Stephen E. Liszewski, Commanding General of Marine Corps Installations Pacific, presented the memorial to Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero, Guam Governor, to symbolize the transfer of the memorial to the people of Guam. While Camp Blaz will continue to care of the site, the memorial will be available for future, public access. The Sabånan Fadang Burial Site was constructed as part of the base’s commitment to preserving the rich cultural heritage of Guam. The monument has a dedicative plaque featuring a large engraving of a “trongkon nunu,” a banyan tree said to serve as a home for “taotaomo-na,” ancestral Chamoru spirits. The plaque is nestled between two ancient Chamoru lusongs, mortars used for pounding seeds or roots into processed food.

Marine Barracks Washington installs the solar powered EV ARC 2020 system at Joint Base Anacostia Bolling, Washington D.C. The installation is a step towards modernizing and deploying a more efficient Marine Corps Motor Transportation fleet. - Marine Barracks Washington installs the solar powered EV ARC 2020 system at Joint Base Anacostia Bolling, Washington D.C. The installation is a step towards modernizing and deploying a more efficient Marine Corps Motor Transportation fleet.

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Kyle Kavanagh, Weapons Company, Commanding Officer, Battalion Landing Team 1/6, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, briefs personnel during a Rehearsal of Concept using a terrain model in preparation for a simulated raid during Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise I at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, North Carolina, Dec. 20, 2022. The raid was the culminating MAGTF mission for the exercise. Through continued training and preparation, the 26th MEU will continue to be the nation’s premier expeditionary force-in readiness and remains ready and able to respond at a moment’s notice. - U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Kyle Kavanagh, Weapons Company, Commanding Officer, Battalion Landing Team 1/6, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, briefs personnel during a Rehearsal of Concept using a terrain model in preparation for a simulated raid during Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise I at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, North Carolina, Dec. 20, 2022. The raid was the culminating MAGTF mission for the exercise. Through continued training and preparation, the 26th MEU will continue to be the nation’s premier expeditionary force-in readiness and remains ready and able to respond at a moment’s notice.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Alonso Guillen and U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Spencer Kirkwood, Low Altitude Air Defense gunners with 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, use a Stinger Field Handling Trainer to practice tracking targets during exercise Steel Knight 23, on San Clemente Island, California, Dec. 6, 2022. 3rd LAAD provided close-in air defense to artillery positions for 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division. Exercise Steel Knight 23 provides 3rd MAW an opportunity to refine Wing-level warfighting in support of I Marine Expeditionary Force and fleet maneuver. Guillen is a Longmont, Colorado, native and Kirkwood is an O’Fallon, Illinois, native. - U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Alonso Guillen and U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Spencer Kirkwood, Low Altitude Air Defense gunners with 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, use a Stinger Field Handling Trainer to practice tracking targets during exercise Steel Knight 23, on San Clemente Island, California, Dec. 6, 2022. 3rd LAAD provided close-in air defense to artillery positions for 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division. Exercise Steel Knight 23 provides 3rd MAW an opportunity to refine Wing-level warfighting in support of I Marine Expeditionary Force and fleet maneuver. Guillen is a Longmont, Colorado, native and Kirkwood is an O’Fallon, Illinois, native.

U.S. Marines with I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, run during a martial arts instructor course physical training session at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 8, 2022. MAI courses certify Marines to instruct and monitor Marine Corps Martial Arts Program training and advance Marines in the program, distinguishing their levels of experience with different colored belts. - U.S. Marines with I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, run during a martial arts instructor course physical training session at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 8, 2022. MAI courses certify Marines to instruct and monitor Marine Corps Martial Arts Program training and advance Marines in the program, distinguishing their levels of experience with different colored belts.

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, exit a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during a Raid Course on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 30, 2022. The Raid was one of several training events part of Marine Air Ground Task Force Interoperability Course, an Expeditionary Operations Training Group led training and evaluation event focused on combining elements of the MAGTF during the initial training phases of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit Pre-deployment training program. - U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, exit a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during a Raid Course on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 30, 2022. The Raid was one of several training events part of Marine Air Ground Task Force Interoperability Course, an Expeditionary Operations Training Group led training and evaluation event focused on combining elements of the MAGTF during the initial training phases of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit Pre-deployment training program.

A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, approaches amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli for landing during exercise Steel Knight 23, over the Pacific Ocean, Dec. 5, 2022. Exercise Steel Knight provides 3rd MAW an opportunity to refine Wing-level warfighting in support of I Marine Expeditionary Force and fleet maneuver. - A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, approaches amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli for landing during exercise Steel Knight 23, over the Pacific Ocean, Dec. 5, 2022. Exercise Steel Knight provides 3rd MAW an opportunity to refine Wing-level warfighting in support of I Marine Expeditionary Force and fleet maneuver.

U.S. Marines from 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, help a local civilian to a treatment site while supporting Continuing Promise 2022 in Jeremie, Haiti, Dec. 12, 2022. The Continuing Promise mission includes providing direct medical care and expeditionary veterinary care, conducting training and subject matter expert exchanges on various medical and humanitarian assistance/disaster relief topics, and leading seminars on Women, Peace, and Security. - U.S. Marines from 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, help a local civilian to a treatment site while supporting Continuing Promise 2022 in Jeremie, Haiti, Dec. 12, 2022. The Continuing Promise mission includes providing direct medical care and expeditionary veterinary care, conducting training and subject matter expert exchanges on various medical and humanitarian assistance/disaster relief topics, and leading seminars on Women, Peace, and Security.

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Jacky Brewer, left, an explosive ordnance disposal officer in charge with Headquarters and Service Company, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, helps prepare Gunnery Sgt. Jeffrey Bright Jr., an explosive ordnance disposal technician with Headquarters and Service Company, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton during a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear training event on Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 06, 2022. The CBRN training was conducted in order to strengthen interoperability between Camp Pendleton first responders. - U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Jacky Brewer, left, an explosive ordnance disposal officer in charge with Headquarters and Service Company, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, helps prepare Gunnery Sgt. Jeffrey Bright Jr., an explosive ordnance disposal technician with Headquarters and Service Company, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton during a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear training event on Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 06, 2022. The CBRN training was conducted in order to strengthen interoperability between Camp Pendleton first responders.

U.S. Marines with the 1st Marine Division Band pose for an annual group photo at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 16, 2022. - U.S. Marines with the 1st Marine Division Band pose for an annual group photo at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 16, 2022.

U.S. Marines assigned to II Marine Expeditionary Force board the Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport USNS Trenton (T-EPF 5) in Ljubljana, Slovenia, Nov. 16, 2022. Marines assigned to II MEF, based out of Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, embarked aboard USNS Trenton to improve interoperability while refining the U.S. capability to rapidly deploy forces aboard U.S. Navy expeditionary fast transport vessels. - U.S. Marines assigned to II Marine Expeditionary Force board the Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport USNS Trenton (T-EPF 5) in Ljubljana, Slovenia, Nov. 16, 2022. Marines assigned to II MEF, based out of Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, embarked aboard USNS Trenton to improve interoperability while refining the U.S. capability to rapidly deploy forces aboard U.S. Navy expeditionary fast transport vessels.

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. George Kiernan, a financial management officer with I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, poses for a photo at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 15, 2022. Kiernan played for the All-Marine Men's basketball team in the 2022 Armed Forces Men's and Women’s Basketball Championship. The tournament was hosted at Admiral Prout Fieldhouse, Naval Base San Diego, in order to promote friendly competition and unity between services. - U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. George Kiernan, a financial management officer with I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, poses for a photo at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 15, 2022. Kiernan played for the All-Marine Men's basketball team in the 2022 Armed Forces Men's and Women’s Basketball Championship. The tournament was hosted at Admiral Prout Fieldhouse, Naval Base San Diego, in order to promote friendly competition and unity between services.

The logo of 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing stands at the activation of Charlie Battery on Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 18, 2022. The activation of Charlie Battery increases 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing’s capabilities in ground-based air defense. Charlie Battery will be equipped with new and emerging technologies to combat unmanned aerial systems, and fixed and rotary-wing aircraft. - The logo of 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing stands at the activation of Charlie Battery on Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 18, 2022. The activation of Charlie Battery increases 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing’s capabilities in ground-based air defense. Charlie Battery will be equipped with new and emerging technologies to combat unmanned aerial systems, and fixed and rotary-wing aircraft.

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Daniel Best, company first sergeant of Headquarters Service Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force, instructs Marines during a field meet on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, July 28, 2022. The Marines competed in various activities such as pull-ups, sprints, and fireman carries to boost camaraderie and morale in the unit. - U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Daniel Best, company first sergeant of Headquarters Service Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force, instructs Marines during a field meet on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, July 28, 2022. The Marines competed in various activities such as pull-ups, sprints, and fireman carries to boost camaraderie and morale in the unit.

U.S. Marines with 3rd Force Reconnaissance Company, 4th Marine Division pose for a picture at Fort Whiting National Guard Armory in Mobile, Alabama, Oct. 22, 2022. On Nov. 10, 2022, 3rd Force Reconnaissance Company will conduct parachute operations in their dress blue uniforms with help from Santa to raise awareness for the annual U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. Marines' uniform were altered to meet safety requirements while wearing parachutes. - U.S. Marines with 3rd Force Reconnaissance Company, 4th Marine Division pose for a picture at Fort Whiting National Guard Armory in Mobile, Alabama, Oct. 22, 2022. On Nov. 10, 2022, 3rd Force Reconnaissance Company will conduct parachute operations in their dress blue uniforms with help from Santa to raise awareness for the annual U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. Marines' uniform were altered to meet safety requirements while wearing parachutes.

Firefighters with Marine Corps Installations Pacific Fire and Emergency Services participate in embankment rope training on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 28, 2022. The firefighters utilized roping techniques to rescue and provide care to a simulated victim located at the bottom of a steep embankment. MCIPAC F&ES is a regional fire department that operates eight fire stations across Japan and provides services to installations including fire suppression, technical rescue, hazardous material disposal, emergency medical care, fire protection and prevention. - Firefighters with Marine Corps Installations Pacific Fire and Emergency Services participate in embankment rope training on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 28, 2022. The firefighters utilized roping techniques to rescue and provide care to a simulated victim located at the bottom of a steep embankment. MCIPAC F&ES is a regional fire department that operates eight fire stations across Japan and provides services to installations including fire suppression, technical rescue, hazardous material disposal, emergency medical care, fire protection and prevention.

U.S. Navy personnel with U.S. Navy Amphibious Warfare Tactics Instructor Course receive a capability brief on a Micro Tactical Ground Explosive Ordnance Disposal Robot from a Marine with Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division on September 7-8, 2022, on Marine Corps Air Station New River and Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. II MEF units gave AMW-WTI students capability briefs in order to familiarize them with the landward environment, planning considerations, and exposure to all the elements of the Fleet Marine Force. - U.S. Navy personnel with U.S. Navy Amphibious Warfare Tactics Instructor Course receive a capability brief on a Micro Tactical Ground Explosive Ordnance Disposal Robot from a Marine with Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division on September 7-8, 2022, on Marine Corps Air Station New River and Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. II MEF units gave AMW-WTI students capability briefs in order to familiarize them with the landward environment, planning considerations, and exposure to all the elements of the Fleet Marine Force.

Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro presents the Zachary and Elizabeth Fisher Distinguished Civilian Humanitarian Award to Arthur P. Miller Jr and Marjorie Miller at the Pentagon Oct. 27, 2022. - WASHINGTON (Oct. 27, 2022) Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro presents the Zachary and Elizabeth Fisher Distinguished Civilian Humanitarian Award to Arthur P. Miller Jr and Marjorie Miller at the Pentagon Oct. 27, 2022. The award was established in 1996 to honor those with a commitment to patriotism and humanitarian concern for U.S. Armed Forces and their families. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialists 2nd Class T. Logan Keown)

U.S. Marines with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force-Darwin 22, approach a support by fire position during a platoon live-fire attack as part of exercise Darrandarra 22, at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT, Australia, June 10, 2022. Exercise Darrandarra 22 increases MRF-D 22’s readiness to respond to realistic crises throughout the range of military operations within the region. - U.S. Marines with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force-Darwin 22, approach a support by fire position during a platoon live-fire attack as part of exercise Darrandarra 22, at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT, Australia, June 10, 2022. Exercise Darrandarra 22 increases MRF-D 22’s readiness to respond to realistic crises throughout the range of military operations within the region.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ayline Mota, Marine Corps Recruiting Commanding Supply Chief, receives award from Maj. Gen. William J. Bowers, MCRC Commanding General, and Sgt. Maj. Adan F. Moreno, MCRC Sergeant Major, at James Wesley Marsh center, on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., September 30. Marines and civilians receive awards for their contribution and dedication to MCRC after making mission for fiscal year 2022. - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ayline Mota, Marine Corps Recruiting Commanding Supply Chief, receives award from Maj. Gen. William J. Bowers, MCRC Commanding General, and Sgt. Maj. Adan F. Moreno, MCRC Sergeant Major, at James Wesley Marsh center, on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., September 30. Marines and civilians receive awards for their contribution and dedication to MCRC after making mission for fiscal year 2022.

U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harriers assigned to the Aviation Combat Element, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct a fly over after departing the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge, in the Atlantic Ocean, Oct. 7, 2022. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 22nd MEU, are operating in U.S. 2nd Fleet in support of naval operations to maintain maritime stability and security across the Atlantic in order to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S., allied and partner interests. - U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harriers assigned to the Aviation Combat Element, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct a fly over after departing the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge, in the Atlantic Ocean, Oct. 7, 2022. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 22nd MEU, are operating in U.S. 2nd Fleet in support of naval operations to maintain maritime stability and security across the Atlantic in order to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

U.S. Marines with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division, fire a TOW missile system over water on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 19, 2022. In order to enhance the Marine Corps’ capability to control littoral areas with a reduced footprint, 2d LAR facilitated the employment of a TOW missile fired from a LAV-AT utilizing a radio frequency signal between the launch tube and missile. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Emma Gray) - U.S. Marines with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division, fire a TOW missile system over water on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 19, 2022.

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Matt Hakola, right, Native Fury 22 Combined Exercise Coordination Cell co-director, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Central Command, awards Col. Saud T. N. Al-Oqaily, CECC co-director, Saudi Armed Forces, a plaque during the closing ceremony for exercise Native Fury 22 at Yanbu Commercial Port, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Aug. 25, 2022. The U.S. and the Royal Kingdom of Saudi Arabia continue to enhance interoperability by providing regional stability and security while forward deployed in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibilities during Native Fury 22. - U.S. Marine Corps Col. Matt Hakola, right, Native Fury 22 Combined Exercise Coordination Cell co-director, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Central Command, awards Col. Saud T. N. Al-Oqaily, CECC co-director, Saudi Armed Forces, a plaque during the closing ceremony for exercise Native Fury 22 at Yanbu Commercial Port, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Aug. 25, 2022. The U.S. and the Royal Kingdom of Saudi Arabia continue to enhance interoperability by providing regional stability and security while forward deployed in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibilities during Native Fury 22.

U.S. Marines with 3d Marine Division pass in review during a battle colors rededication ceremony rehearsal on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 13, 2022. - U.S. Marines with 3d Marine Division pass in review during a battle colors rededication ceremony rehearsal on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 13, 2022. The ceremony will commemorate the Division’s 80th Anniversary and its legacy of valor, honor, and fidelity. The 3d Marine Division was activated at Camp Elliot, San Diego, Sept. 16, 1942 and has taken part in combat operations from World War II and Vietnam through Iraq and Afghanistan. The current Marines of 3d Marine Division continue to build on this legacy today as a critical part of the stand-in force within the first island chain of the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Taggart)

U.S Marines with Marine Rotational Force–Darwin 22 secure a possible amphibious landing site during the Operational Regional War Fighter at Cowley Beach Training Area, Queensland. Operation Regional War Fighter supports the Australian Army’s recent focus on enhancing capabilities in the jungle, which mimics conditions seen in the nearby region. - U.S Marines with Marine Rotational Force–Darwin 22 secure a possible amphibious landing site during the Operational Regional War Fighter at Cowley Beach Training Area, Queensland. Operation Regional War Fighter supports the Australian Army’s recent focus on enhancing capabilities in the jungle, which mimics conditions seen in the nearby region.

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Command Master Chief Curtis Blunt, command master chief, III Marine Expeditionary Force, speaks to recruits inside a compartment of the USS John F. Kennedy recruit barracks during his visit to Recruit Training Command. III MEF, headquartered in Okinawa, Japan, is sponsoring a recruit division, Division 263, for the first time in its history. More than 40,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's only boot camp. - Command Master Chief Curtis Blunt, command master chief, III Marine Expeditionary Force, speaks to recruits inside a compartment of the USS John F. Kennedy recruit barracks during his visit to Recruit Training Command. III MEF, headquartered in Okinawa, Japan, is sponsoring a recruit division, Division 263, for the first time in its history. More than 40,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's only boot camp.

U.S. Marines and Naval personnel with Special Reaction Team, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, pose for a photo during multiple weapons sustainment training on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 11, 2022. The members of SRT are attached to the Provost Marshal’s Office and are specifically trained and equipped to react in scenarios like an active shooter, hostage situations, and barricaded subjects. - U.S. Marines and Naval personnel with Special Reaction Team, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, pose for a photo during multiple weapons sustainment training on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 11, 2022. The members of SRT are attached to the Provost Marshal’s Office and are specifically trained and equipped to react in scenarios like an active shooter, hostage situations, and barricaded subjects.

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Kathleen M. Haggard, tactical air command center company commander, provides updates on Exercise Summer Fury to Maj. Gen. Bradford J. Gering, commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, August 3, 2022. The TACC Company enables wing-level forward deployed aviation command and control and battlespace management across all functions of Marine aviation. Summer Fury 22 is designed to enhance Marine-Air-Ground Task Force integration and increase aviation operations proficiency with realistic, relevant training to ensure the Marine Corps’ largest aircraft wing remains operationally excellent, interoperable, deployable on short notice and lethal when called into action. - U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Kathleen M. Haggard, tactical air command center company commander, provides updates on Exercise Summer Fury to Maj. Gen. Bradford J. Gering, commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, August 3, 2022. The TACC Company enables wing-level forward deployed aviation command and control and battlespace management across all functions of Marine aviation. Summer Fury 22 is designed to enhance Marine-Air-Ground Task Force integration and increase aviation operations proficiency with realistic, relevant training to ensure the Marine Corps’ largest aircraft wing remains operationally excellent, interoperable, deployable on short notice and lethal when called into action.

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Jefferson Ortiz, company first sergeant for Air Operations Company, Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, poses for a photo at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, N.C., July 14, 2022. On May 13, 2022, Ortiz, a native of Miami, Florida, performed life-saving actions on a man who had been hit by a car. - U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Jefferson Ortiz, company first sergeant for Air Operations Company, Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, poses for a photo at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, N.C., July 14, 2022. On May 13, 2022, Ortiz, a native of Miami, Florida, performed life-saving actions on a man who had been hit by a car.

Richard Russell, a World War II Marine veteran, poses for a photo during an interview at his home in Phoenix, Arizona, July 23, 2022. Russell fought in the Battle of Guadalcanal during WWII, and turned 20 years old while fighting on the island. This year he will be celebrating his 100th birthday on the 80th anniversary of the battle. - Richard Russell, a World War II Marine veteran, poses for a photo during an interview at his home in Phoenix, Arizona, July 23, 2022. Russell fought in the Battle of Guadalcanal during WWII, and turned 20 years old while fighting on the island. This year he will be celebrating his 100th birthday on the 80th anniversary of the battle.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Dexter Madrigal, a rifleman with 3d Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force-Darwin 22, and Australian Army Pvt. Daniel Rochford, with 16th Battalion, Royal Western Australian Regiment, pose for a photograph under the stars after completing an airfield seizure event as part of exercise Koolendong 22, at Royal Australian Air Force Base Curtin, WA, Australia, July 19, 2022. Exercise Koolendong 22 is a combined and joint force exercise focused on expeditionary advanced base operations conducted by U.S. Marines, U.S. Soldiers, U.S. Airmen, and Australian Defence Force personnel. - U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Dexter Madrigal, a rifleman with 3d Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force-Darwin 22, and Australian Army Pvt. Daniel Rochford, with 16th Battalion, Royal Western Australian Regiment, pose for a photograph under the stars after completing an airfield seizure event as part of exercise Koolendong 22, at Royal Australian Air Force Base Curtin, WA, Australia, July 19, 2022. Exercise Koolendong 22 is a combined and joint force exercise focused on expeditionary advanced base operations conducted by U.S. Marines, U.S. Soldiers, U.S. Airmen, and Australian Defence Force personnel.

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Sarah Murphy, a MAGTF planner assigned to 2nd Marine Logistics Group, participates in the Basic Analytic Wargaming Course on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 22, 2022. The BAWC is a 5-day course that provides students a hands-on experience with designing, developing, executing, and analyzing wargames. Wargames are a form of strategy game and essential to applying Marine Corps concepts of the 21st century, replicating or creating military scenarios that assists military personnel to train the mind in the art of strategic thinking. - U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Sarah Murphy, a MAGTF planner assigned to 2nd Marine Logistics Group, participates in the Basic Analytic Wargaming Course on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 22, 2022. The BAWC is a 5-day course that provides students a hands-on experience with designing, developing, executing, and analyzing wargames. Wargames are a form of strategy game and essential to applying Marine Corps concepts of the 21st century, replicating or creating military scenarios that assists military personnel to train the mind in the art of strategic thinking.

The Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. David H. Berger delivers his remarks during the Marine Corps Recruiting Command Change of Command Ceremony at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., on July 21, 2022. Major General Bohm served as the commanding general of MCRC from July 2020 to July 2022 and will soon assume command as the Inspector General for the Marine Corps. - The Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. David H. Berger delivers his remarks during the Marine Corps Recruiting Command Change of Command Ceremony at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., on July 21, 2022. Major General Bohm served as the commanding general of MCRC from July 2020 to July 2022 and will soon assume command as the Inspector General for the Marine Corps.

Captain Charles Baumann sketches Marines with Warrant Officer Basic Course 1-19 on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, April 3, 2019. WOBC is designed to train and educate newly appointed and commissioned warrant officers in a variety of skills required to transition from enlisted Marine to officer, with particular emphasis on the duties, responsibilities and warfighting skills required of a rifle platoon commander. - Captain Charles Baumann sketches Marines with Warrant Officer Basic Course 1-19 on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, April 3, 2019. WOBC is designed to train and educate newly appointed and commissioned warrant officers in a variety of skills required to transition from enlisted Marine to officer, with particular emphasis on the duties, responsibilities and warfighting skills required of a rifle platoon commander.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Trevor Hancock, a rifleman with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, provides direction to a Marine for an aerial sniper training during an Urban Sniper Course on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, June 15, 2022. The aerial sniper training was led by Marines and military contractors with the Expeditionary Operations Training Group to enhance participating Marines' skills in urban environments through precision fire and engaging simulated targets from an aircraft. - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Trevor Hancock, a rifleman with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, provides direction to a Marine for an aerial sniper training during an Urban Sniper Course on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, June 15, 2022. The aerial sniper training was led by Marines and military contractors with the Expeditionary Operations Training Group to enhance participating Marines' skills in urban environments through precision fire and engaging simulated targets from an aircraft.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ian Bergman, a cyberspace warfare operator with I Marine Expeditionary Force’s Defensive Cyber Operations Internal Defensive Measures team, poses for a photo at 9th Communication Battalion on Camp Pendleton, California June 29, 2022. I MEF’s DCO-IDM team won the Deputy Commandant for Information, Marine Corps “Capture the Flag” Cyber Games 2022. - U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ian Bergman, a cyberspace warfare operator with I Marine Expeditionary Force’s Defensive Cyber Operations Internal Defensive Measures team, poses for a photo at 9th Communication Battalion on Camp Pendleton, California June 29, 2022. I MEF’s DCO-IDM team won the Deputy Commandant for Information, Marine Corps “Capture the Flag” Cyber Games 2022.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Courtland Mabe, a Douglasville, Georgia, native and anti-tank missile gunner with 2d Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division, recites the Oath of Enlistment on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 6, 2022. Mabe was selected for reenlistment through the Commandant’s Retention Program which allows Marines that embody the whole Marine concept and represent the top echelon of Marines to bypass the twenty-step reenlistment process. - U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Courtland Mabe, a Douglasville, Georgia, native and anti-tank missile gunner with 2d Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division, recites the Oath of Enlistment on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 6, 2022. Mabe was selected for reenlistment through the Commandant’s Retention Program which allows Marines that embody the whole Marine concept and represent the top echelon of Marines to bypass the twenty-step reenlistment process.

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsmen 2nd Class Aaron Johnson with Task Force Koa Moana 22, I Marine Expeditionary Force, demonstrates the different parts of his multi-tool to a camper participating in the Division of Juvenile Justice’s Omesuub Ngosisechakl Emesmechokl Law Enforcement Explorers Program in Ngeremlengui, Republic of Palau, June 23, 2022. Omesuub Ngosisechakl Emesmechokl in the native language translates to learning, teaching and discipline, traits that are exemplified by the Marines and Sailors strengthening U.S. partnerships through subject matter expert exchanges. Named “Koa Moana,” after a Hawaiian/Polynesian phrase meaning “ocean warrior,” the task force fosters peace and security, builds relationships, and supports an international rules-based order that benefits the Indo-Pacific region. - U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsmen 2nd Class Aaron Johnson with Task Force Koa Moana 22, I Marine Expeditionary Force, demonstrates the different parts of his multi-tool to a camper participating in the Division of Juvenile Justice’s Omesuub Ngosisechakl Emesmechokl Law Enforcement Explorers Program in Ngeremlengui, Republic of Palau, June 23, 2022. Omesuub Ngosisechakl Emesmechokl in the native language translates to learning, teaching and discipline, traits that are exemplified by the Marines and Sailors strengthening U.S. partnerships through subject matter expert exchanges. Named “Koa Moana,” after a Hawaiian/Polynesian phrase meaning “ocean warrior,” the task force fosters peace and security, builds relationships, and supports an international rules-based order that benefits the Indo-Pacific region.

U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Kyle Wetter, the staff noncommissioned officer in charge for the marksmanship training division with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, spends time with the Hurley family after an award ceremony on Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 30, 2022. Wetter was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for the heroism he displayed in December 2020 after he saw the Hurley’s car burst into flames on the side of a road during his drive home. Wetter climbed into the backseat of the burning car and used a pocket knife to free a child from her car seat. - U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Kyle Wetter, the staff noncommissioned officer in charge for the marksmanship training division with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, spends time with the Hurley family after an award ceremony on Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 30, 2022. Wetter was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for the heroism he displayed in December 2020 after he saw the Hurley’s car burst into flames on the side of a road during his drive home. Wetter climbed into the backseat of the burning car and used a pocket knife to free a child from her car seat.

Master Sgt. Mike McAllister, cyberspace operations chief, Marine Innovation Unit ,discusses his network hacking plans with red team 1 during Cyber Yankee 22 on Camp Nett, Connecticut , June 15, 2022. During Cyber Yankee service members are divided up into red teams and blue teams. The Reserve Marines from MIU participated in Cyber Yankee for the first time and plan to continue to support similar exercises to bring extra subject matter expertise in an effort to address advanced technology challenges facing the Department of Defense and the United States. - Master Sgt. Mike McAllister, cyberspace operations chief, Marine Innovation Unit ,discusses his network hacking plans with red team 1 during Cyber Yankee 22 on Camp Nett, Conn., June 15, 2022. During Cyber Yankee service members are divided up into red teams and blue teams. The Reserve Marines from MIU participated in Cyber Yankee for the first time and plan to continue to support similar exercises to bring extra subject matter expertise in an effort to address advanced technology challenges facing the Department of Defense and the United States.

Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Gray is a preventive medicine technician at 2nd MEB. He manages medical readiness and advises senior staff on all matters of force health protection. Gray describes what it means to be a Navy Corpsman, “Being a Navy Corpsman means being compassionate, caring, a mentor, a guide, a brother or sister to Sailors and Marines. I like being with the Marines and taking care of them. They will always take care of you. It’s a special bond – Corpsman and Marine. It’s like a brotherhood.” - Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Gray is a preventive medicine technician at 2nd MEB. He manages medical readiness and advises senior staff on all matters of force health protection. Gray describes what it means to be a Navy Corpsman, “Being a Navy Corpsman means being compassionate, caring, a mentor, a guide, a brother or sister to Sailors and Marines. I like being with the Marines and taking care of them. They will always take care of you. It’s a special bond – Corpsman and Marine. It’s like a brotherhood.”

A U.S. Marine Corps High-Mobility Artillery Rocket System with 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, launches a M28A1, reduced range practice rocket, in support of exercise Valiant Shield 2022 on Angaur, Palau, June 8, 2022. Exercise such as Valiant Shield allows the Indo-Pacific Command Joint Forces the opportunity to integrate forces from all branches of service to conduct precise, lethal, and overwhelming multi-axis, multi-domain effects that demonstrate the strength and versatility of the Joint Force and our commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. - A U.S. Marine Corps High-Mobility Artillery Rocket System with 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, launches a M28A1, reduced range practice rocket, in support of exercise Valiant Shield 2022 on Angaur, Palau, June 8, 2022. Exercise such as Valiant Shield allows the Indo-Pacific Command Joint Forces the opportunity to integrate forces from all branches of service to conduct precise, lethal, and overwhelming multi-axis, multi-domain effects that demonstrate the strength and versatility of the Joint Force and our commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific.