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A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53K King Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, is staged on the flightline at Helena Regional Airport during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation in Helena, Montana, July 21, 2026. HMH-461 conducted a MCCRE to certify the squadron as the air combat element for future deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Perri Wood)

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53K King Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, is staged on the flightline at Helena Regional Airport during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation in Helena, Montana, July 21, 2026. HMH-461 conducted a MCCRE to certify the squadron as the air combat element for future deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Perri Wood)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Perri Wood

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Daniel Shipley, commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe and Africa, left, speaks with Royal Moroccan Navy Inspector, Rear Adm. Mohamed Tahin, right, in Rabat, Morocco, July 20, 2026. Shipley and Tahin took time during African Maritime Forces Summit 2026 to discuss maritime security. Co-hosted by the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces, U.S. Naval Forces Africa, and U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe and Africa, AMFS 2026 brings together international partners to address shared security challenges under the theme "Innovation and Partnership to Strengthen Maritime Security." (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Garrett Gillespie)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Daniel Shipley, commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe and Africa, left, speaks with Royal Moroccan Navy Inspector, Rear Adm. Mohamed Tahin, right, in Rabat, Morocco, July 20, 2026. Shipley and Tahin took time during African Maritime Forces Summit 2026 to discuss maritime security. Co-hosted by the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces, U.S. Naval Forces Africa, and U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe and Africa, AMFS 2026 brings together international partners to address shared security challenges under the theme "Innovation and Partnership to Strengthen Maritime Security." (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Garrett Gillespie)

Photo by Cpl. Garrett Gillespie

Recruits with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, practice sighting in during Grass Week on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., July 20, 2026. During Grass Week, recruits learn and test on rifle operation and usage in preparation for Table One Qualification the following week. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales)

Recruits with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, practice sighting in during Grass Week on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., July 20, 2026. During Grass Week, recruits learn and test on rifle operation and usage in preparation for Table One Qualification the following week. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales)

Photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales

U.S. Marines with Company A, 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion, 4th Marine Division, stand together during the closing ceremony of Sea Breeze 26 at Babadag Training Area, Romania, June 16, 2026. Sea Breeze 26 is an annual exercise co-sponsored by U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa and U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa, designed to develop interoperability of maritime and ground forces in the Black Sea Region through combined NATO deliberate planning, integration, and command and control of Marine amphibious forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Noah Masog)

U.S. Marines with Company A, 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion, 4th Marine Division, stand together during the closing ceremony of Sea Breeze 26 at Babadag Training Area, Romania, June 16, 2026. Sea Breeze 26 is an annual exercise co-sponsored by U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa and U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa, designed to develop interoperability of maritime and ground forces in the Black Sea Region through combined NATO deliberate planning, integration, and command and control of Marine amphibious forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Noah Masog)

Photo by Sgt. Noah Masog

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, forward deployed with 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, as part of the Unit Deployment Program, post security in front of a Joint Light Tactical Vehicle while participating in a M41A7 Saber weapon system and Mk 19 Mod 3 40 mm automatic grenade launcher live-fire training during Fuji Viper 26.3 at the Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji, Japan, July 9, 2026. Fuji Viper is an annual exercise that enables Marines operating in Japan to conduct combined arms live-fire training, enhancing operational readiness, tactical proficiency and lethality throughout the first island chain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Oscar Ocampo)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, forward deployed with 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, as part of the Unit Deployment Program, post security in front of a Joint Light Tactical Vehicle while participating in a M41A7 Saber weapon system and Mk 19 Mod 3 40 mm automatic grenade launcher live-fire training during Fuji Viper 26.3 at the Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji, Japan, July 9, 2026. Fuji Viper is an annual exercise that enables Marines operating in Japan to conduct combined arms live-fire training, enhancing operational readiness, tactical proficiency and lethality throughout the first island chain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Oscar Ocampo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Oscar Ocampo

Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR) Marines engage with the Textron variant of the Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) during a PM Light Armored Vehicle Marine Touch Point (MTP) at Detroit Arsenal, Mich. MTP’s are designed to place systems directly in the hands of experienced LAR Marines to capture feedback, which will influence program development outcomes.

Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR) Marines engage with the Textron variant of the Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) during a PM Light Armored Vehicle Marine Touch Point (MTP) at Detroit Arsenal, Mich. MTP’s are designed to place systems directly in the hands of experienced LAR Marines to capture feedback, which will influence program development outcomes.

Photo by David Jordan

Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR) Marines engage with the Textron variant of the Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) during a PM Light Armored Vehicle Marine Touch Point (MTP) at Detroit Arsenal, Mich. MTP’s are designed to place systems directly in the hands of experienced LAR Marines to capture feedback, which will influence program development outcomes.

Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR) Marines engage with the Textron variant of the Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) during a PM Light Armored Vehicle Marine Touch Point (MTP) at Detroit Arsenal, Mich. MTP’s are designed to place systems directly in the hands of experienced LAR Marines to capture feedback, which will influence program development outcomes.

Photo by David Jordan

Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR) Marines engage with the GDLS variant of the Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) during a PM Light Armored Vehicle Marine Touch Point (MTP) at Detroit Arsenal, Mich. MTP’s are designed to place systems directly in the hands of experienced LAR Marines to capture feedback, which will influence program development outcomes.

Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR) Marines engage with the GDLS variant of the Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) during a PM Light Armored Vehicle Marine Touch Point (MTP) at Detroit Arsenal, Mich. MTP’s are designed to place systems directly in the hands of experienced LAR Marines to capture feedback, which will influence program development outcomes.

Photo by David Jordan

Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR) Marines engage with the GDLS variant of the Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) during a PM Light Armored Vehicle Marine Touch Point (MTP) at Detroit Arsenal, Mich. MTP’s are designed to place systems directly in the hands of experienced LAR Marines to capture feedback, which will influence program development outcomes.

Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR) Marines engage with the GDLS variant of the Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) during a PM Light Armored Vehicle Marine Touch Point (MTP) at Detroit Arsenal, Mich. MTP’s are designed to place systems directly in the hands of experienced LAR Marines to capture feedback, which will influence program development outcomes.

Photo by David Jordan

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division currently forward deployed with 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program, prepare to dismount establish an observation post prior to a close air support range on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, July 8, 2026. The range was conducted to improve the Marines' tactical proficiency while conducting CAS maneuvers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Trey Q. Michael)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division currently forward deployed with 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program, prepare to dismount establish an observation post prior to a close air support range on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, July 8, 2026. The range was conducted to improve the Marines' tactical proficiency while conducting CAS maneuvers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Trey Q. Michael)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Trey Michael

U.S. Marines attending the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Sergeants Course perform stretches at MCAS Iwakuni, July 15, 2026. The inaugural resident sergeants course expanded professional military education opportunities for Marines stationed in Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alejandra Vega)

U.S. Marines attending the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Sergeants Course perform stretches at MCAS Iwakuni, July 15, 2026. The inaugural resident sergeants course expanded professional military education opportunities for Marines stationed in Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alejandra Vega)

Photo by Cpl. Alejandra Vega

U.S. Marines attending the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Sergeants Course practice drill and ceremony at MCAS Iwakuni, Yamaguchi, Japan, July 9, 2026. The inaugural resident sergeants course expanded professional military education opportunities for Marines stationed in Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Julian Elliott-Drouin)

U.S. Marines attending the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Sergeants Course practice drill and ceremony at MCAS Iwakuni, Yamaguchi, Japan, July 9, 2026. The inaugural resident sergeants course expanded professional military education opportunities for Marines stationed in Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Julian Elliott-Drouin)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Julian Elliott-Drouin

U.S. Marines attending the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Sergeants Course practice drill and ceremony at MCAS Iwakuni, Yamaguchi, Japan, July 9, 2026. The inaugural resident sergeants course expanded professional military education opportunities for Marines stationed in Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Julian Elliott-Drouin)

U.S. Marines attending the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Sergeants Course practice drill and ceremony at MCAS Iwakuni, Yamaguchi, Japan, July 9, 2026. The inaugural resident sergeants course expanded professional military education opportunities for Marines stationed in Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Julian Elliott-Drouin)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Julian Elliott-Drouin

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jaxon McAlister, a combat engineer squad leader with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, forward deployed with 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program, prepares to set up a target on a demolition range during Fuji Viper 26.3, at the Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji, Japan, June 28, 2026. Fuji Viper is an annual exercise that enables Marines operating in Japan to conduct combined arms live-fire training, enhancing operational readiness, tactical proficiency and lethality throughout the first island chain. McAlister is a native of Arkansas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Oscar Ocampo)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jaxon McAlister, a combat engineer squad leader with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, forward deployed with 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program, prepares to set up a target on a demolition range during Fuji Viper 26.3, at the Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji, Japan, June 28, 2026. Fuji Viper is an annual exercise that enables Marines operating in Japan to conduct combined arms live-fire training, enhancing operational readiness, tactical proficiency and lethality throughout the first island chain. McAlister is a native of Arkansas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Oscar Ocampo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Oscar Ocampo

U.S. Marines assigned to 3rd Littoral Combat Team, 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, and Philippine marines assigned to 4th Marine Brigade, patrol through terrain while participating in military operations in urban terrain training during maritime key terrain security operations in support of KAMANDAG 10 at Itbayat, Batanes islands, Philippines, June 24, 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 Sgt. Iyer Ramakrishna)

U.S. Marines assigned to 3rd Littoral Combat Team, 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, and Philippine marines assigned to 4th Marine Brigade, patrol through terrain while participating in military operations in urban terrain training during maritime key terrain security operations in support of KAMANDAG 10 at Itbayat, Batanes islands, Philippines, June 24, 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 Sgt. Iyer Ramakrishna)

Photo by Sgt. Iyer Ramakrishna

U.S. and Republic of Korea service members pose for a group photo during the opening ceremony for Combined Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore 26 at Camp Mujuk, Pohang, South Korea, July 6, 2026. CJLOTS 26 is a combined exercise designed to integrate U.S. and Republic of Korea lighterage and ship-to-shore connector capabilities, improve combined readiness, strengthen the Republic of Korea-U.S. alliance, and expand combined maritime sustainment capacity during logistics operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Marcus Henson)

U.S. and Republic of Korea service members pose for a group photo during the opening ceremony for Combined Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore 26 at Camp Mujuk, Pohang, South Korea, July 6, 2026. CJLOTS 26 is a combined exercise designed to integrate U.S. and Republic of Korea lighterage and ship-to-shore connector capabilities, improve combined readiness, strengthen the Republic of Korea-U.S. alliance, and expand combined maritime sustainment capacity during logistics operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Marcus Henson)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Marcus Henson

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Martin Belden, a platoon commander with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 26, points at a target in preparation for a live-fire range as part of Exercise Southern Jackaroo at Townsville Field Training Area in Queensland, Australia, July 1, 2026. Exercise Southern Jackaroo is a trilateral training event between the armed forces of Australia, Japan, and the United States that builds combined combat readiness and interoperability in the Indo-Pacific through joint operations and live-fire training. Belden is a native of Montana. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kyle Chan)

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Martin Belden, a platoon commander with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 26, points at a target in preparation for a live-fire range as part of Exercise Southern Jackaroo at Townsville Field Training Area in Queensland, Australia, July 1, 2026. Exercise Southern Jackaroo is a trilateral training event between the armed forces of Australia, Japan, and the United States that builds combined combat readiness and interoperability in the Indo-Pacific through joint operations and live-fire training. Belden is a native of Montana. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kyle Chan)

Photo by Sgt. Kyle Chan

U.S. Marines with 10th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, wait to use the new Multi-Platform Driving Simulator at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina , March 26, 2026. The MPDS is an upgraded version of the Operator Driver Simulator featuring improved graphics, sound, haptics, and customization to provide Marines the opportunity to train in a variety of environments, climates, and driver interfaces. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

U.S. Marines with 10th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, wait to use the new Multi-Platform Driving Simulator at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina , March 26, 2026. The MPDS is an upgraded version of the Operator Driver Simulator featuring improved graphics, sound, haptics, and customization to provide Marines the opportunity to train in a variety of environments, climates, and driver interfaces. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

Photo by Cpl. Jessica Mazzamuto

Shannon Ohlinger, left, the Multi-Platform Driving Simulator training lead, instructs students operating the MPDS at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 26, 2026. The MPDS is an upgraded version of the Operator Driver Simulator featuring improved graphics, sound, haptics, and customization to provide Marines the opportunity to train in a variety of environments, climates, and driver interfaces.  (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

Shannon Ohlinger, left, the Multi-Platform Driving Simulator training lead, instructs students operating the MPDS at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 26, 2026. The MPDS is an upgraded version of the Operator Driver Simulator featuring improved graphics, sound, haptics, and customization to provide Marines the opportunity to train in a variety of environments, climates, and driver interfaces.  (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

Photo by Cpl. Jessica Mazzamuto

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Zachary Schummer, an electro-mechanical/information and communication technology maintainer, with 10th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, operates the Multi-Platform Driving Simulator in a nighttime environment at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 26, 2026. The MPDS is an upgraded version of the Operator Driver Simulator featuring improved graphics, sound, haptics, and customization to provide Marines the opportunity to train in a variety of environments, climates, and driver interfaces.   (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Zachary Schummer, an electro-mechanical/information and communication technology maintainer, with 10th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, operates the Multi-Platform Driving Simulator in a nighttime environment at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 26, 2026. The MPDS is an upgraded version of the Operator Driver Simulator featuring improved graphics, sound, haptics, and customization to provide Marines the opportunity to train in a variety of environments, climates, and driver interfaces.   (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

Photo by Cpl. Jessica Mazzamuto