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A U.S. Marine Corps officer candidate with Platoon Leaders Course Juniors, India Company, Officer Candidates School, participates in the combat course at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 22, 2026. The combat course challenges candidates with obstacles and combat oriented scenarios to allow candidates to demonstrate physical fitness, mental resilience, and tactical decision-making skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

A U.S. Marine Corps officer candidate with Platoon Leaders Course Juniors, India Company, Officer Candidates School, participates in the combat course at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 22, 2026. The combat course challenges candidates with obstacles and combat oriented scenarios to allow candidates to demonstrate physical fitness, mental resilience, and tactical decision-making skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

Photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker

A U.S. Marine Corps officer candidate with Platoon Leaders Course Seniors, Lima Company, Officer Candidates School, participates in the Endurance Course at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 16, 2026. The Endurance Course is a three and a half mile run featuring multiple obstacles and is used to evaluate candidates' endurance and ability to overcome physical challenges under stress. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

A U.S. Marine Corps officer candidate with Platoon Leaders Course Seniors, Lima Company, Officer Candidates School, participates in the Endurance Course at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 16, 2026. The Endurance Course is a three and a half mile run featuring multiple obstacles and is used to evaluate candidates' endurance and ability to overcome physical challenges under stress. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

Photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker

A major in the U.S. Marine Corps is inspected during a service charlie uniform inspection at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, April 10, 2026. The inspection was conducted to evaluate the Marines’ appearance and adherence to standards while promoting discipline and attention to detail. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Kai W. Huber)

A major in the U.S. Marine Corps is inspected during a service charlie uniform inspection at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, April 10, 2026. The inspection was conducted to evaluate the Marines’ appearance and adherence to standards while promoting discipline and attention to detail. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Kai W. Huber)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Kai W. Huber

A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (Reinforced), Littoral Combat Force-24, prepares to land during an aerial damage assessment flight, at Simón Bolívar International Airport, Caracas, Venezuela, June 28, 2026. At the direction of U.S. Southern Command, assigned U.S. military forces are supporting Department of State-led U.S. disaster assistance to the people of Venezuela in the aftermath of the June 24, 2026, earthquakes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (Reinforced), Littoral Combat Force-24, prepares to land during an aerial damage assessment flight, at Simón Bolívar International Airport, Caracas, Venezuela, June 28, 2026. At the direction of U.S. Southern Command, assigned U.S. military forces are supporting Department of State-led U.S. disaster assistance to the people of Venezuela in the aftermath of the June 24, 2026, earthquakes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Photo by Sgt. Daniel Childs

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (Reinforced), Littoral Combat Force-24, fly over Caracas, Venezuela, during an aerial damage assessment flight, June 27, 2026. At the direction of U.S. Southern Command, assigned U.S. military forces are supporting Department of State-led U.S. disaster assistance to the people of Venezuela in the aftermath of the June 24, 2026, earthquakes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (Reinforced), Littoral Combat Force-24, fly over Caracas, Venezuela, during an aerial damage assessment flight, June 27, 2026. At the direction of U.S. Southern Command, assigned U.S. military forces are supporting Department of State-led U.S. disaster assistance to the people of Venezuela in the aftermath of the June 24, 2026, earthquakes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Photo by Sgt. Daniel Childs

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (Reinforced), Littoral Combat Force-24, fly over Caracas, Venezuela, during an aerial damage assessment flight, June 27, 2026. At the direction of U.S. Southern Command, assigned U.S. military forces are supporting Department of State-led U.S. disaster assistance to the people of Venezuela in the aftermath of the June 24, 2026, earthquakes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (Reinforced), Littoral Combat Force-24, fly over Caracas, Venezuela, during an aerial damage assessment flight, June 27, 2026. At the direction of U.S. Southern Command, assigned U.S. military forces are supporting Department of State-led U.S. disaster assistance to the people of Venezuela in the aftermath of the June 24, 2026, earthquakes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Photo by Sgt. Daniel Childs

U.S. Marines with Littoral Combat Force 24 load supplies onto a KC-130J Super Hercules with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 252 on Jose Aponte De La Torre Airport in Ceiba, Puerto Rico, June 27, 2026. At the direction of U.S. Southern Command, assigned U.S. military forces are supporting Department of State-led U.S. disaster assistance to the people of Venezuela in the aftermath of the June 24, 2026, earthquakes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

U.S. Marines with Littoral Combat Force 24 load supplies onto a KC-130J Super Hercules with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 252 on Jose Aponte De La Torre Airport in Ceiba, Puerto Rico, June 27, 2026. At the direction of U.S. Southern Command, assigned U.S. military forces are supporting Department of State-led U.S. disaster assistance to the people of Venezuela in the aftermath of the June 24, 2026, earthquakes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brian Bolin Jr.

A CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, places a cargo container on the flight deck of San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27) during external lift training in the Indian Ocean, June 24, 2026. The 11th MEU, embarked aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, is a persistent, combat credible force contributing to deterrence and crisis response in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet, the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners to preserve a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Luke Rodriguez)

A CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, places a cargo container on the flight deck of San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27) during external lift training in the Indian Ocean, June 24, 2026. The 11th MEU, embarked aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, is a persistent, combat credible force contributing to deterrence and crisis response in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet, the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners to preserve a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Luke Rodriguez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Luke Rodriguez

A Navy-Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System assigned to 3rd Littoral Combat Team, 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, is driven off a Philippine surface connector in support of maritime key terrain security operations during KAMANDAG 10 at Port Calayan, Philippines, June 22, 2026. KAMANDAG 10 is a multi-domain, joint, and combined exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and United States military focused on enhancing maritime security, interoperability, contested logistics, and combined readiness throughout the Philippine archipelago. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ernesto Lagunes)

A Navy-Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System assigned to 3rd Littoral Combat Team, 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, is driven off a Philippine surface connector in support of maritime key terrain security operations during KAMANDAG 10 at Port Calayan, Philippines, June 22, 2026. KAMANDAG 10 is a multi-domain, joint, and combined exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and United States military focused on enhancing maritime security, interoperability, contested logistics, and combined readiness throughout the Philippine archipelago. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ernesto Lagunes)

Photo by Cpl. Ernesto Lagunes

From left, a Navy-Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System Leader Vehicle, a NMESIS, and a Mobile Command Vehicle, all assigned to 3rd Littoral Combat Team, 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, are loaded on a Philippine surface connector during KAMANDAG 10 at Davila, Philippines, June 20, 2026. KAMANDAG 10 is a multi-domain, joint, and combined exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and United States military focused on enhancing maritime security, interoperability, contested logistics, and combined readiness throughout the Philippine archipelago. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 2nd Lt. John Kim)

From left, a Navy-Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System Leader Vehicle, a NMESIS, and a Mobile Command Vehicle, all assigned to 3rd Littoral Combat Team, 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, are loaded on a Philippine surface connector during KAMANDAG 10 at Davila, Philippines, June 20, 2026. KAMANDAG 10 is a multi-domain, joint, and combined exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and United States military focused on enhancing maritime security, interoperability, contested logistics, and combined readiness throughout the Philippine archipelago. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 2nd Lt. John Kim)

Photo by 2nd Lt. John Kim

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, assault Machine Gun Hill during Integrated Training Exercise 3-26 at Range 400, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, June 10, 2026. ITX is designed to generate combat readiness and ensure the Reserve Component provides critical strategic depth to the Total Force. From complex combined arms maneuvers to all-domain integration, these Marines are proving that they are ready to augment, reinforce, and fight alongside the active component at a moment's notice. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Ethan DePaul)

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, assault Machine Gun Hill during Integrated Training Exercise 3-26 at Range 400, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, June 10, 2026. ITX is designed to generate combat readiness and ensure the Reserve Component provides critical strategic depth to the Total Force. From complex combined arms maneuvers to all-domain integration, these Marines are proving that they are ready to augment, reinforce, and fight alongside the active component at a moment's notice. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Ethan DePaul)

Photo by Pfc. Ethan DePaul

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Samuel Dentchevkruse, right, a native of North Carolina and a network administrator with 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, observes a target area through a common laser range finder-integrated capability during Resolute Hunter 26-2 at Fallon, Nevada, June 16, 2026. Resolute Hunter is a biannual joint and coalition exercise that provides 5th ANGLICO a realistic operational environment to integrate reconnaissance and surveillance operations, refine communications tactics, techniques, and procedures, and strengthen joint force targeting and kill web integration in support of future deployments and multi-domain operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Raymond Tong)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Samuel Dentchevkruse, right, a native of North Carolina and a network administrator with 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, observes a target area through a common laser range finder-integrated capability during Resolute Hunter 26-2 at Fallon, Nevada, June 16, 2026. Resolute Hunter is a biannual joint and coalition exercise that provides 5th ANGLICO a realistic operational environment to integrate reconnaissance and surveillance operations, refine communications tactics, techniques, and procedures, and strengthen joint force targeting and kill web integration in support of future deployments and multi-domain operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Raymond Tong)

Photo by Sgt. Raymond Tong

A Navy-Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System is maneuvered on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, June 16, 2026. The NMESIS is a ground-based offensive anti-ship missile system, used in sea denial and littoral protection to offer a highly mobile and rapidly deployable island defense solution. As the Marine Corps’ purpose-built Division focused on the littorals, 3rd Marine Division remains committed to enhancing its ability to operate in a contested littoral environment and enable the Joint Force. The Division continues to maintain a high degree of operational readiness and flexibility to ensure regional deterrence, contributing to our overall mission of maintaining peace and stability in the Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sawyer J. Abbott)

A Navy-Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System is maneuvered on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, June 16, 2026. The NMESIS is a ground-based offensive anti-ship missile system, used in sea denial and littoral protection to offer a highly mobile and rapidly deployable island defense solution. As the Marine Corps’ purpose-built Division focused on the littorals, 3rd Marine Division remains committed to enhancing its ability to operate in a contested littoral environment and enable the Joint Force. The Division continues to maintain a high degree of operational readiness and flexibility to ensure regional deterrence, contributing to our overall mission of maintaining peace and stability in the Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sawyer J. Abbott)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Sawyer Abbott

Marine Air Defense Integrated Systems arrive at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, June 10, 2026. The MADIS is the U.S. Marine Corps’ advanced mobile air defense system designed to detect, track, and neutralize drones and low-altitude aircraft using missiles, cannons, and electronic warfare. As the Marine Corps’ purpose-built Division focused on the littorals, 3rd Marine Division remains committed to enhancing its ability to operate in a contested littoral environment and enable the Joint Force. The Division continues to maintain a high degree of operational readiness and flexibility to ensure regional deterrence, contributing to our overall mission of maintaining peace and stability in the Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander O. Devereux)

Marine Air Defense Integrated Systems arrive at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, June 10, 2026. The MADIS is the U.S. Marine Corps’ advanced mobile air defense system designed to detect, track, and neutralize drones and low-altitude aircraft using missiles, cannons, and electronic warfare. As the Marine Corps’ purpose-built Division focused on the littorals, 3rd Marine Division remains committed to enhancing its ability to operate in a contested littoral environment and enable the Joint Force. The Division continues to maintain a high degree of operational readiness and flexibility to ensure regional deterrence, contributing to our overall mission of maintaining peace and stability in the Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander O. Devereux)

Photo by Cpl. Alexander Devereux

Senior enlisted leaders from across the Indo-Pacific pose for a group photo following the Command Senior Enlisted Leaders Program during the Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium 2026 in Honolulu, Hawaii, June 16, 2026. Bringing together experts and leaders from across the Indo-Pacific, PALS fosters collaboration among allied and partner amphibious and maritime forces to share knowledge and recent operational insights. This year marked the 12th iteration of the symposium, hosting senior leaders from 25 participating nations committed to a free and open Indo-Pacific, with the objective of strengthening and developing regional relationships. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Villasenor)

Senior enlisted leaders from across the Indo-Pacific pose for a group photo following the Command Senior Enlisted Leaders Program during the Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium 2026 in Honolulu, Hawaii, June 16, 2026. Bringing together experts and leaders from across the Indo-Pacific, PALS fosters collaboration among allied and partner amphibious and maritime forces to share knowledge and recent operational insights. This year marked the 12th iteration of the symposium, hosting senior leaders from 25 participating nations committed to a free and open Indo-Pacific, with the objective of strengthening and developing regional relationships. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Villasenor)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Villasenor

Senior enlisted leaders from across the Indo-Pacific pose for a group photo following the Command Senior Enlisted Leaders Program during the Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium 2026 in Honolulu, Hawaii, June 16, 2026. Bringing together experts and leaders from across the Indo-Pacific, PALS fosters collaboration among allied and partner amphibious and maritime forces to share knowledge and recent operational insights. This year marked the 12th iteration of the symposium, hosting senior leaders from 25 participating nations committed to a free and open Indo-Pacific, with the objective of strengthening and developing regional relationships. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Villasenor)

Senior enlisted leaders from across the Indo-Pacific pose for a group photo following the Command Senior Enlisted Leaders Program during the Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium 2026 in Honolulu, Hawaii, June 16, 2026. Bringing together experts and leaders from across the Indo-Pacific, PALS fosters collaboration among allied and partner amphibious and maritime forces to share knowledge and recent operational insights. This year marked the 12th iteration of the symposium, hosting senior leaders from 25 participating nations committed to a free and open Indo-Pacific, with the objective of strengthening and developing regional relationships. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Villasenor)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Villasenor

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, left, and the 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric M. Smith, center, present a Medal of Honor flag to Mr. Thomas Ripley on behalf of his father, U.S. Marine Corps Col. John Ripley, during the Hall of Heroes Induction Ceremony at Arlington, Virginia, June 19, 2026. Maj. Capers and Col. Ripley received the nation’s highest military decoration for extraordinary heroism and conspicuous gallantry during the Vietnam War. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aiyana Bridges)

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, left, and the 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric M. Smith, center, present a Medal of Honor flag to Mr. Thomas Ripley on behalf of his father, U.S. Marine Corps Col. John Ripley, during the Hall of Heroes Induction Ceremony at Arlington, Virginia, June 19, 2026. Maj. Capers and Col. Ripley received the nation’s highest military decoration for extraordinary heroism and conspicuous gallantry during the Vietnam War. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aiyana Bridges)

Photo by Lance. Cpl. Aiyana Bridges

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. James F. Glynn, the commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, delivers final remarks during the closing ceremony of the Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium 2026 in Honolulu, Hawaii, June 18, 2026. Bringing together experts and leaders from across the Indo-Pacific, PALS fosters collaboration among allied and partner amphibious and maritime forces to share knowledge and recent operational insights. This year was the 12th iteration of the symposium and hosted senior leaders from 25 participating nations who are committed to a free and open Indo-Pacific, with the objective of strengthening and developing regional relationships. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Blake Gonter)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. James F. Glynn, the commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, delivers final remarks during the closing ceremony of the Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium 2026 in Honolulu, Hawaii, June 18, 2026. Bringing together experts and leaders from across the Indo-Pacific, PALS fosters collaboration among allied and partner amphibious and maritime forces to share knowledge and recent operational insights. This year was the 12th iteration of the symposium and hosted senior leaders from 25 participating nations who are committed to a free and open Indo-Pacific, with the objective of strengthening and developing regional relationships. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Blake Gonter)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Blake Gonter

Mr. Thomas Ripley receives the Medal of Honor from the 47th President of the United States, Donald J. Trump on behalf of his father, U.S. Marine Corps Col. John Ripley, at the White House, Washington, D.C., June 18, 2026. Col. Ripley was awarded the nation’s highest military decoration, posthumously, after being upgraded from a Navy Cross for extraordinary heroism and conspicuous gallantry during the Vietnam War in 1972. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Morales)

Mr. Thomas Ripley receives the Medal of Honor from the 47th President of the United States, Donald J. Trump on behalf of his father, U.S. Marine Corps Col. John Ripley, at the White House, Washington, D.C., June 18, 2026. Col. Ripley was awarded the nation’s highest military decoration, posthumously, after being upgraded from a Navy Cross for extraordinary heroism and conspicuous gallantry during the Vietnam War in 1972. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Morales)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Morales

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Maj. James Capers receives the Medal of Honor from the 47th President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, during an award ceremony at the White House, Washington, D.C., June 18, 2026. Maj. Capers received the nation’s highest military decoration, after being upgraded from a Silver Star for extraordinary heroism and conspicuous gallantry during the Vietnam War in 1967. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Morales)

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Maj. James Capers receives the Medal of Honor from the 47th President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, during an award ceremony at the White House, Washington, D.C., June 18, 2026. Maj. Capers received the nation’s highest military decoration, after being upgraded from a Silver Star for extraordinary heroism and conspicuous gallantry during the Vietnam War in 1967. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Morales)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Morales