U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. David Hamptonfurr, administrative specialist, Marine Corps Base Quantico, poses for a photo on MCB Quantico, Oct. 4, 2022. Hamptonfurr competed in the 2022 Organization of Competitive Bodybuilding in Bowie, Maryland, making his professional debut. - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. David Hamptonfurr, administrative specialist, Marine Corps Base Quantico, poses for a photo on MCB Quantico, Oct. 4, 2022. Hamptonfurr competed in the 2022 Organization of Competitive Bodybuilding in Bowie, Maryland, making his professional debut.

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Michael D. Watts, mess chief, with 2nd Battalion 2nd Marine Division, and Kayla Shaffer, a student at Johnson and Wales University, compete in a cooking competition during Marine Week in Charlotte, N.C., Sept. 7, 2018. Marines, local chefs and students from Johnson and Wales University participate in a culinary competition using items from meals ready to eat during Marine Week Charlotte. Marine Week Charlotte is an opportunity for the people of the greater Charlotte area to meet Marines and learn about the Marine Corps’ history, traditions and value to the nation. - U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Michael D. Watts, mess chief, with 2nd Battalion 2nd Marine Division, and Kayla Shaffer, a student at Johnson and Wales University, compete in a cooking competition during Marine Week in Charlotte, N.C., Sept. 7, 2018. Marines, local chefs and students from Johnson and Wales University participate in a culinary competition using items from meals ready to eat during Marine Week Charlotte. Marine Week Charlotte is an opportunity for the people of the greater Charlotte area to meet Marines and learn about the Marine Corps’ history, traditions and value to the nation.

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A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 268 Reinforced, Aviation Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force-Darwin 22, refuels in flight during a Transpacific flight over Queensland, Australia, Sept. 13, 2022. TRANSPAC was a long-range tactical redeployment from Darwin to Hawaii with stops in Fiji, American Samoa, and Kiribati. - A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 268 Reinforced, Aviation Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force-Darwin 22, refuels in flight during a Transpacific flight over Queensland, Australia, Sept. 13, 2022. TRANSPAC was a long-range tactical redeployment from Darwin to Hawaii with stops in Fiji, American Samoa, and Kiribati.

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U.S. Marines, from Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., start the run with the Marines event at the Sprint 5K at the 2022 West Virginia Spartan Trifecta Weekend Event in Glen Jean, West Virginia, Aug. 28, 2022. Marine Corps Recruiting Command has partnered with the Spartan Race and their community of Athletes during 2022 through National and local level event activations. The partnership celebrates athletes' discipline, fighting spirit, and will to overcome obstacles and complete the mission are values shared with the Corps. - U.S. Marines, from Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., start the run with the Marines event at the Sprint 5K at the 2022 West Virginia Spartan Trifecta Weekend Event in Glen Jean, West Virginia, Aug. 28, 2022. Marine Corps Recruiting Command has partnered with the Spartan Race and their community of Athletes during 2022 through National and local level event activations. The partnership celebrates athletes' discipline, fighting spirit, and will to overcome obstacles and complete the mission are values shared with the Corps.

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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. 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.

Gen. David Berger, 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, signed Marine Corps Doctrinal Publication 8, Information publishing the Corps newest doctrine, June 29, 2022.The release of MCDP 8, Information marks the establishment of the first capstone service doctrine to describe the purpose and mechanics of the Marine Corps’ seventh warfighting function, Information. Deputy Commandant for Information developed the publication in coordination with Doctrine Branch, Policy and Standards Division, Training and Education Command. - Gen. David Berger, 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, signed Marine Corps Doctrinal Publication 8, Information publishing the Corps newest doctrine, June 29, 2022.The release of MCDP 8, Information marks the establishment of the first capstone service doctrine to describe the purpose and mechanics of the Marine Corps’ seventh warfighting function, Information. Deputy Commandant for Information developed the publication in coordination with Doctrine Branch, Policy and Standards Division, Training and Education Command.

A portrait of retired SgtMaj. John L. Canley, taken July 9, 2018. President Donald J. Trump will be awarding the Medal of Honor to Canley during a White House ceremony, October 17, 2018, for his heroic actions during the Battle of Hue City while serving in Vietnam. Canley will be recognized for his actions from Jan. 31 to Feb 6, 1968, during the Tet Offensive where he braved enemy fire to save his men. - A portrait of retired SgtMaj. John L. Canley, taken July 9, 2018. President Donald J. Trump will be awarding the Medal of Honor to Canley during a White House ceremony, October 17, 2018, for his heroic actions during the Battle of Hue City while serving in Vietnam. Canley will be recognized for his actions from Jan. 31 to Feb 6, 1968, during the Tet Offensive where he braved enemy fire to save his men.

U.S. Navy hospital corpsmen with I Marine Expeditionary Force assess casualty injuries at the Battalion Aid Station during an Expeditionary Medical Integration Course on Camp Pendleton, California May 6, 2022. Expeditionary Operations Training Group conducted EMIC to lay a foundation of skills and knowledge required for MEU medical personnel to provide the highest levels of health service support capability in any operational environment. - U.S. Navy hospital corpsmen with I Marine Expeditionary Force assess casualty injuries at the Battalion Aid Station during an Expeditionary Medical Integration Course on Camp Pendleton, California May 6, 2022. Expeditionary Operations Training Group conducted EMIC to lay a foundation of skills and knowledge required for MEU medical personnel to provide the highest levels of health service support capability in any operational environment.