The Marine Corps established the Marine Corps Software Factory pilot program to create a world-class Marine-led software development capability March 10, 2023. The future operating environment will require Marines to scope and implement software-based solutions at the edges of the battlefield without connectivity or assistance from centralized or contracted support. The MCSWF enhances Marine Corps modernization efforts by empowering Marines to develop applications for commanders at the speed of relevance. - The Marine Corps established the Marine Corps Software Factory pilot program to create a world-class Marine-led software development capability March 10, 2023. The future operating environment will require Marines to scope and implement software-based solutions at the edges of the battlefield without connectivity or assistance from centralized or contracted support. The MCSWF enhances Marine Corps modernization efforts by empowering Marines to develop applications for commanders at the speed of relevance.

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.

Marine Maj. Gen. Ryan P. Heritage, Commander of Marine Forces Cyber, speaks at the uncasing of the flag of the Marine Corps Information Command, in a ceremony held at Ft. George G. Meade on 13 January, 2023. The MCIC is comprised of a Headquarters, the Marine Cryptologic Office, and two Major Subordinate Commands; the Marine Corps Information Operations Center and Marine Cryptologic Support Battalion. - Marine Maj. Gen. Ryan P. Heritage, Commander of Marine Forces Cyber, speaks at the uncasing of the flag of the Marine Corps Information Command, in a ceremony held at Ft. George G. Meade on 13 January, 2023. The MCIC is comprised of a Headquarters, the Marine Cryptologic Office, and two Major Subordinate Commands; the Marine Corps Information Operations Center and Marine Cryptologic Support Battalion.

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Timothy S. Brady Jr and Sgt. Maj. Rodney E. Nevinger, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment commanding officer and sergeant major, unveil the 3d MLR unit colors during the redesignation ceremony of 3d Marines to 3d MLR aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, March 3, 2022. The 3d MLR will serve as a key enabler for joint, allied, and partnered forces, will integrate with naval forces, and will enable multi-domain maneuver and fires within contested spaces. The transition of 3d Marines to 3d MLR is in accordance with Force Design 2030 and one of the first major steps to facilitating a shift as the Marine Corps divests in legacy capabilities and builds a force that is optimized for operations envisioned within the Commandant’s Planning Guidance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Patrick King) - U.S. Marine Corps Col. Timothy S. Brady Jr and Sgt. Maj. Rodney E. Nevinger, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment commanding officer and sergeant major, unveil the 3d MLR unit colors during the redesignation ceremony of 3d Marines to 3d MLR aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, March 3, 2022. The 3d MLR will serve as a key enabler for joint, allied, and partnered forces, will integrate with naval forces, and will enable multi-domain maneuver and fires within contested spaces. The transition of 3d Marines to 3d MLR is in accordance with Force Design 2030 and one of the first major steps to facilitating a shift as the Marine Corps divests in legacy capabilities and builds a force that is optimized for operations envisioned within the Commandant’s Planning Guidance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Patrick King)

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.

Dual-use commercial small craft await inspection during the Marine Forces Reserve and Defense Innovation Unit Small Boat Evaluation and Demonstration event on Nov. 2, 2022, at the 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion headquarters in Tampa, Florida. This second phase of the DIU Commercial Solutions Opening process is used to determine which vessel(s) will be used by the Marine Corps Reserve in support of Service-level experimentation for Force Design 2030. MFR plans to use Congressionally-approved National Guard and Reserve Equipment Appropriation (NGREA) funds to purchase the initial order of expeditionary craft. Use of this funding will not impact MFR’s annual budget, nor will it hinder or delay any other areas of operations or innovation across the force. - Dual-use commercial small craft await inspection during the Marine Forces Reserve and Defense Innovation Unit Small Boat Evaluation and Demonstration event on Nov. 2, 2022, at the 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion headquarters in Tampa, Florida. This second phase of the DIU Commercial Solutions Opening process is used to determine which vessel(s) will be used by the Marine Corps Reserve in support of Service-level experimentation for Force Design 2030. MFR plans to use Congressionally-approved National Guard and Reserve Equipment Appropriation (NGREA) funds to purchase the initial order of expeditionary craft. Use of this funding will not impact MFR’s annual budget, nor will it hinder or delay any other areas of operations or innovation across the force.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Shane Cooke, left, an engineer equipment operator, and Lance Cpl. Ryan Yazzie, a combat engineer, both with Task Force Koa Moana 22, I Marine Expeditionary Force, set up targets during construction of the Joint Range Complex in Ngatpang, Republic of Palau, July 5, 2022. The Joint Range Complex will provide the U.S. military and Palauan law enforcement agencies a place to sharpen their skills and improve marksmanship capabilities, strengthening readiness and interoperability in support of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command’s strategic and operational objectives. - U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Shane Cooke, left, an engineer equipment operator, and Lance Cpl. Ryan Yazzie, a combat engineer, both with Task Force Koa Moana 22, I Marine Expeditionary Force, set up targets during construction of the Joint Range Complex in Ngatpang, Republic of Palau, July 5, 2022. The Joint Range Complex will provide the U.S. military and Palauan law enforcement agencies a place to sharpen their skills and improve marksmanship capabilities, strengthening readiness and interoperability in support of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command’s strategic and operational objectives.

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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.

Keil Gentry, Vice President for Business Affairs, left, Rebecca Johnson, provost, Marine Corps University, middle left, U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Maura Hennigan, MCU President, middle, Tim Barrick, Director, Wargaming, Krulak Center for Innovation and Future Warfare, middle right, and Luis Velazquez, Chief Technology Officer, Marine Corps Systems Command, participate in the MCU Wargaming Cloud ribbon cutting ceremony at Warner Hall on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Sept. 23, 2022. The Wargaming Cloud enables faculty and students of MCU to access a wide range of commercial and government wargaming tools using their personal devices from anywhere. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Eric Huynh) - Keil Gentry, Vice President for Business Affairs, left, Rebecca Johnson, provost, Marine Corps University, middle left, U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Maura Hennigan, MCU President, middle, Tim Barrick, Director, Wargaming, Krulak Center for Innovation and Future Warfare, middle right, and Luis Velazquez, Chief Technology Officer, Marine Corps Systems Command, participate in the MCU Wargaming Cloud ribbon cutting ceremony at Warner Hall on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Sept. 23, 2022. The Wargaming Cloud enables faculty and students of MCU to access a wide range of commercial and government wargaming tools using their personal devices from anywhere. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Eric Huynh)

U.S. Marines with India Co., 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force-Darwin 22, arrive at South Goulburn Island, Australia via U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Ospreys with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 268 reinforced, Aviation Combat Element, MRF-D 22, Aug. 31, 2022. The Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations exercise was a force-on-force training that exercised the MRF-D’s ability to forward deploy and establish expeditionary advanced bases. - U.S. Marines with India Co., 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force-Darwin 22, arrive at South Goulburn Island, Australia via U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Ospreys with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 268 reinforced, Aviation Combat Element, MRF-D 22, Aug. 31, 2022. The Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations exercise was a force-on-force training that exercised the MRF-D’s ability to forward deploy and establish expeditionary advanced bases.

Swedish Marines, 4th Boat Training Company, 2nd Swedish Marine Battalion, dock Swedish Combat Boat 90s, during exercise Archipelago Endeavor 2022, at Berga Naval Base, Sweden, Sept. 13, 2022. AE22 is an integrated field training exercise that increases operational capability and enhances strategic cooperation between the U.S. Marines and Swedish forces. - Swedish Marines, 4th Boat Training Company, 2nd Swedish Marine Battalion, dock Swedish Combat Boat 90s, during exercise Archipelago Endeavor 2022, at Berga Naval Base, Sweden, Sept. 13, 2022. AE22 is an integrated field training exercise that increases operational capability and enhances strategic cooperation between the U.S. Marines and Swedish forces.

This was the first time the Marine Corps deployed the King Stallion in an exercise. HMH-461 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Adam Henke) - U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461 carry a cargo container with a CH-53K King Stallion at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, Aug. 11, 2022. This was the first time the Marine Corps deployed the King Stallion in an exercise. HMH-461 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Adam Henke)