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Critical skills operators attending MARSOF Master Assaulter Course complete a stress shoot at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 1, 2021. MMAC is a five-week course designed to ensure selected team members are capable of conducting unit training and operating as the unit close-quarters battle and dynamic entry expert.

Critical skills operators attending MARSOF Master Assaulter Course complete a stress shoot at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 1, 2021. MMAC is a five-week course designed to ensure selected team members are capable of conducting unit training and operating as the unit close-quarters battle and dynamic entry expert.

Photo by Cpl. Ethan Green

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Patrick Kelly (left), a CH-53E Super Stallion pilot with Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron -1, and Sgt. Samuel Bonita, a crew chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 464, look at the skyline over Miami, Florida, Dec. 2, 2021. Marines with HMH-464 trained to increase proficiency in sustained littoral operations from expeditionary advanced bases. HMH-464 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force.

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Patrick Kelly (left), a CH-53E Super Stallion pilot with Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron -1, and Sgt. Samuel Bonita, a crew chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 464, look at the skyline over Miami, Florida, Dec. 2, 2021. Marines with HMH-464 trained to increase proficiency in sustained littoral operations from expeditionary advanced bases. HMH-464 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Hernandez

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion to delivers cargo attached by Marines with Landing Support Platoon, 3rd Landing Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, during a helicopter support team operation on Camp Gonsalves, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 3, 2021. Marines with 3rd LSB and Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, executed external lifts in support of 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd MLG, to supply and transport materials for reconstructing cinderblock structures previously destroyed in a typhoon. 3rd MLG, based out of Okinawa, Japan, is a forward deployed combat unit that serves as III MEF’s comprehensive logistics and combat service support backbone for operations throughout the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility.

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion to delivers cargo attached by Marines with Landing Support Platoon, 3rd Landing Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, during a helicopter support team operation on Camp Gonsalves, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 3, 2021. Marines with 3rd LSB and Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, executed external lifts in support of 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd MLG, to supply and transport materials for reconstructing cinderblock structures previously destroyed in a typhoon. 3rd MLG, based out of Okinawa, Japan, is a forward deployed combat unit that serves as III MEF’s comprehensive logistics and combat service support backbone for operations throughout the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility.

Photo by Sgt. Hailey Clay

U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Nickolas Black, an infantry officer with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marines, sets security during Contested Island Exercise on Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 28, 2021. This exercise demonstrated the Marines’ ability to rapidly execute a wide range of missions and displayed U.S. resolve to maintain regional security in the Indo-Pacific. 2/8 is forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines, 3rd Marine Division. Black is a native of New York, New York.

U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Nickolas Black, an infantry officer with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marines, sets security during Contested Island Exercise on Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 28, 2021. This exercise demonstrated the Marines’ ability to rapidly execute a wide range of missions and displayed U.S. resolve to maintain regional security in the Indo-Pacific. 2/8 is forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines, 3rd Marine Division. Black is a native of New York, New York.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Scott Aubuchon

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Kyle Ellison, Commanding General, 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEB), addresses Marines and Sailors at the rehearsal of concept brief for Yama Sakura 81 on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan Dec. 4, 2021. Yama Sakura is the largest joint and bilateral command post exercise conducted by U.S. Army Pacific and the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force designed to increase joint force lethality, enhance design and posture, and strengthen alliances and partnerships (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sergeant Andrew Ochoa).

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Kyle Ellison, Commanding General, 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEB), addresses Marines and Sailors at the rehearsal of concept brief for Yama Sakura 81 on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan Dec. 4, 2021. Yama Sakura is the largest joint and bilateral command post exercise conducted by U.S. Army Pacific and the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force designed to increase joint force lethality, enhance design and posture, and strengthen alliances and partnerships (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sergeant Andrew Ochoa).

Photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Ochoa

An F-35C Lightning II, assigned to Marine Wing Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314, launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet.

An F-35C Lightning II, assigned to Marine Wing Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314, launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet.

Photo by 1st Lt. Charles Allen

U.S. Marines with 2nd Air-Naval Gunfire Liason Company and 2nd Radio Battalion, both with II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, call in close air support during a II MEF Designation exercise at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 1, 2021. These Marines were part of an All Domain Effects Team, or ADET, which is an experimental concept which integrates units into a small team capable of task organizing, deploying and supporting itself.

U.S. Marines with 2nd Air-Naval Gunfire Liason Company and 2nd Radio Battalion, both with II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, call in close air support during a II MEF Designation exercise at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 1, 2021. These Marines were part of an All Domain Effects Team, or ADET, which is an experimental concept which integrates units into a small team capable of task organizing, deploying and supporting itself.

Photo by Sgt. Stephen Campbell

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Christian Thiessen a student at the Naval Postgraduate School and Dr. Britta Hale, a professor from NPS visit I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group to conduct research on shortfalls of the fleet at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 17, 2021. NPS provides its students with defense-focused studies in order to meet the needs and requirements of the units they support.

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Christian Thiessen a student at the Naval Postgraduate School and Dr. Britta Hale, a professor from NPS visit I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group to conduct research on shortfalls of the fleet at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 17, 2021. NPS provides its students with defense-focused studies in order to meet the needs and requirements of the units they support.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Patrick Katz

U.S. Marines assigned to 3d Battalion, 12th Marines, 3d Marine Division, observe impacts from M777A2 155mm Howitzer fire missions during Artillery Relocation Training Program 21.3 at Yausubetsu Maneuver Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Oct. 29, 2021. ARTP is an exercise held to strengthen the defense of Japan and the U.S.-Japan Alliance as the cornerstone of peace and security in the Indo-Pacific region. This iteration of ARTP focused on operating as a small, distributed force, capable of delivering long range precision fires with lethal effects from multiple survivable locations.

U.S. Marines assigned to 3d Battalion, 12th Marines, 3d Marine Division, observe impacts from M777A2 155mm Howitzer fire missions during Artillery Relocation Training Program 21.3 at Yausubetsu Maneuver Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Oct. 29, 2021. ARTP is an exercise held to strengthen the defense of Japan and the U.S.-Japan Alliance as the cornerstone of peace and security in the Indo-Pacific region. This iteration of ARTP focused on operating as a small, distributed force, capable of delivering long range precision fires with lethal effects from multiple survivable locations.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lorenzo Ducato

U.S. Marines with 1st Tank Battalion watches as one of the last Hercules M88 recovery vehicles are loaded up on a tow truck at Twentynine Palms, Calif. on July 28, 2020. As a part of Force Design 2030, the Hercules M88 recovery vehicles are being divested from the Marine Corps in an effort to accelerate modernization and realign capabilities, units and personnel to higher priority areas.

U.S. Marines with 1st Tank Battalion watches as one of the last Hercules M88 recovery vehicles are loaded up on a tow truck at Twentynine Palms, Calif. on July 28, 2020. As a part of Force Design 2030, the Hercules M88 recovery vehicles are being divested from the Marine Corps in an effort to accelerate modernization and realign capabilities, units and personnel to higher priority areas.

Photo by U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Justin Evans

A U.S. Marine with 1st Tank Battalion disembarks from a Hercules M88 recovery vehicle that was driven onto a tow truck at Twentynine Palms, Calif. on July 28, 2020. As a part of Force Design 2030, the Hercules M88 are being divested from the Marine Corps in an effort to accelerate modernization and realign capabilities, units and personnel to higher priority areas.

A U.S. Marine with 1st Tank Battalion disembarks from a Hercules M88 recovery vehicle that was driven onto a tow truck at Twentynine Palms, Calif. on July 28, 2020. As a part of Force Design 2030, the Hercules M88 are being divested from the Marine Corps in an effort to accelerate modernization and realign capabilities, units and personnel to higher priority areas.

Photo by U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Justin Evans

A U.S. Marine Corps Hercules M88 recovery vehicle disembarks from the 1st Tank Battalion ramp on a tow for the last time at Twentynine Palms, Calif. on July 28, 2020. As a part of Force Design 2030, the Hercules M88 recovery vehicles are being divested from the Marine Corps in an effort to accelerate modernization and realign capabilities, units and personnel to higher priority areas.

A U.S. Marine Corps Hercules M88 recovery vehicle disembarks from the 1st Tank Battalion ramp on a tow for the last time at Twentynine Palms, Calif. on July 28, 2020. As a part of Force Design 2030, the Hercules M88 recovery vehicles are being divested from the Marine Corps in an effort to accelerate modernization and realign capabilities, units and personnel to higher priority areas.

Photo by U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Justin Evan

An AH-1Z Viper helicopter and two UH-1Y Venom helicopters assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 269 fly over Lamar, Colorado, Nov. 12, 2021. Marines with HMLA-269 trained in a cold-weather, high-altitude environment to increase proficiency in expeditionary advanced basing operations. HMLA-269 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force.

An AH-1Z Viper helicopter and two UH-1Y Venom helicopters assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 269 fly over Lamar, Colorado, Nov. 12, 2021. Marines with HMLA-269 trained in a cold-weather, high-altitude environment to increase proficiency in expeditionary advanced basing operations. HMLA-269 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Elias Pimentel

A U.S. Marine with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211 accelerates an F-35B Lightning II on the flight deck of the Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth in the Mediterranean Sea on Nov. 24, 2021. VMFA-211 aircraft landed at Naval Station Rota as the first stop on their redeployment to Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz. The success of this deployment demonstrates that the United States and the United Kingdom are united in our efforts to ensure security and freedom of the seas, that our maritime power projection capabilities are interoperable, complementary, and global.

A U.S. Marine with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211 accelerates an F-35B Lightning II on the flight deck of the Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth in the Mediterranean Sea on Nov. 24, 2021. VMFA-211 aircraft landed at Naval Station Rota as the first stop on their redeployment to Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz. The success of this deployment demonstrates that the United States and the United Kingdom are united in our efforts to ensure security and freedom of the seas, that our maritime power projection capabilities are interoperable, complementary, and global.

Photo by 1st Lt. Zachary Bodner

A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18C Hornet aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 112 takes off from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 18, 2021. VMFA-112 participated in a joint maritime strike rehearsal with the U.S. Navy off the coast of Okinawa, Nov 19, 2021. U.S. Marines with VMFA-112 routinely train and rehearse joint maritime mission sets in order to maintain readiness to carry out a wide range of operational tasks in a region characterized by vast oceans, seas, and waterways.

A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18C Hornet aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 112 takes off from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 18, 2021. VMFA-112 participated in a joint maritime strike rehearsal with the U.S. Navy off the coast of Okinawa, Nov 19, 2021. U.S. Marines with VMFA-112 routinely train and rehearse joint maritime mission sets in order to maintain readiness to carry out a wide range of operational tasks in a region characterized by vast oceans, seas, and waterways.

Photo by Sgt. Booker Thomas

Amphibious transport dock USS Portland (LPD 27), front, and Israeli corvette INS Hanit, conduct a passing exercise in the Gulf of Aqaba, Nov. 15. Portland and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.

Amphibious transport dock USS Portland (LPD 27), front, and Israeli corvette INS Hanit, conduct a passing exercise in the Gulf of Aqaba, Nov. 15. Portland and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.

Photo by Sgt. Alexis Flores

Brazilian sailors conduct helicopter operations on a Brazilian UH-15 Super Cougar on the deck of the Brazilian Naval vessel Navio-Aeródromo Multipropósito (NAM) Atlântico in support of the Brazilian Joint Exercise DRAGÃO in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Oct. 29 to Nov. 5. DRAGÃO is a bi-annual joint Brazilian exercise focused on maritime security and sea control in the South Atlantic. (U.S. Marine Corps courtesy photo by Lt. Col. Michael Aubry)

Brazilian sailors conduct helicopter operations on a Brazilian UH-15 Super Cougar on the deck of the Brazilian Naval vessel Navio-Aeródromo Multipropósito (NAM) Atlântico in support of the Brazilian Joint Exercise DRAGÃO in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Oct. 29 to Nov. 5. DRAGÃO is a bi-annual joint Brazilian exercise focused on maritime security and sea control in the South Atlantic. (U.S. Marine Corps courtesy photo by Lt. Col. Michael Aubry)

Photo by Lt. Col. Michael Aubry

Corps of Royal Canadian Engineers Cpl. Jared Manodon, a combat engineer with 2 Combat Engineer Regiment, 2 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group, 4th Canadian Division, runs through tactical concealment during the final training event of Exercise Bold Quest 21.2 at Muscatatuck Urban Training Center, Ind., Nov. 16, 2021. The exercise is a joint and multinational operational assessment and demonstration to improve technical and procedural tactical-level sensor-to-shooter interoperability.

Corps of Royal Canadian Engineers Cpl. Jared Manodon, a combat engineer with 2 Combat Engineer Regiment, 2 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group, 4th Canadian Division, runs through tactical concealment during the final training event of Exercise Bold Quest 21.2 at Muscatatuck Urban Training Center, Ind., Nov. 16, 2021. The exercise is a joint and multinational operational assessment and demonstration to improve technical and procedural tactical-level sensor-to-shooter interoperability.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacqueline Arre

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Christopher Bopp, the Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz commanding officer, left, poses for a photograph with Government of Guam officials and archaeologists with Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Marianas during a cultural ritual at the Sabånan Fadang burial site on MCB Camp Blaz, Nov. 23, 2021. The burial site includes seven grave pits comprised of multiple individuals, with the final overall number of individuals still pending analysis. The ritual is the first of its kind as the ceremonies are typically held later, as required under Guam law, when monuments are erected for reburial ceremonies.

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Christopher Bopp, the Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz commanding officer, left, poses for a photograph with Government of Guam officials and archaeologists with Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Marianas during a cultural ritual at the Sabånan Fadang burial site on MCB Camp Blaz, Nov. 23, 2021. The burial site includes seven grave pits comprised of multiple individuals, with the final overall number of individuals still pending analysis. The ritual is the first of its kind as the ceremonies are typically held later, as required under Guam law, when monuments are erected for reburial ceremonies.

Photo by Cpl. Andrew King

Toni ‘Malia’ Ramirez, Guam historian, performs a CHamoru dedication during a cultural ritual at the Sabånan Fadang burial site on Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz, Nov. 23, 2021. The burial site includes seven grave pits comprised of multiple individuals, with the final overall number of individuals still pending analysis. The ritual is the first of its kind as the ceremonies are typically held later, as required under Guam law, when monuments are erected for reburial ceremonies.

Toni ‘Malia’ Ramirez, Guam historian, performs a CHamoru dedication during a cultural ritual at the Sabånan Fadang burial site on Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz, Nov. 23, 2021. The burial site includes seven grave pits comprised of multiple individuals, with the final overall number of individuals still pending analysis. The ritual is the first of its kind as the ceremonies are typically held later, as required under Guam law, when monuments are erected for reburial ceremonies.

Photo by Cpl. Andrew King