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U.S. Marine Corps Col. Thomas Trimble, Commanding Officer of 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) discusses 22nd MEU(SOC) capabilities with Office of Secretary of Defense staff during their visit aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), during Composite Training Unit Exercise while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, July 8-9, 2025. During COMPTUEX, the IWO ARG and 22nd MEU(SOC), refine tactics, techniques, and procedures to execute warfighting functions that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22MEU(SOC) team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Emily Hazelbaker)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Thomas Trimble, Commanding Officer of 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) discusses 22nd MEU(SOC) capabilities with Office of Secretary of Defense staff during their visit aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), during Composite Training Unit Exercise while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, July 8-9, 2025. During COMPTUEX, the IWO ARG and 22nd MEU(SOC), refine tactics, techniques, and procedures to execute warfighting functions that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22MEU(SOC) team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Emily Hazelbaker)

Photo by Cpl. Emily Hazelbaker

Todd Towles, team lead for Clothing and Equipment, Combat Service Support Equipment (CSSE), and Trevor Scott, mechanical engineer and product manager for CSSE, discuss footwear going through Marine Corps Systems Command’s Optional Boot Program with Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, during the 2025 Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Symposium July, 17, 2025. Colonel Paul Gillikin, program manager for Combat Support Systems, spoke at this year's event, which took place inside the Jack C. Taylor Conference Center at the United States Naval Academy, discussing acquisition constraints and gaps impacting implementation across the service. "I want to hear from Marines," said Gillikin. "Everyone has a voice. We have a sacred duty to the fleet to listen."

Todd Towles, team lead for Clothing and Equipment, Combat Service Support Equipment (CSSE), and Trevor Scott, mechanical engineer and product manager for CSSE, discuss footwear going through Marine Corps Systems Command’s Optional Boot Program with Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, during the 2025 Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Symposium July, 17, 2025. Colonel Paul Gillikin, program manager for Combat Support Systems, spoke at this year's event, which took place inside the Jack C. Taylor Conference Center at the United States Naval Academy, discussing acquisition constraints and gaps impacting implementation across the service. "I want to hear from Marines," said Gillikin. "Everyone has a voice. We have a sacred duty to the fleet to listen."

Photo by Clinton Firstbrook

The Quantico Brass Band performs after the closing ceremony for Chicago Marine Week 2025 at the Navy Pier, Chicago, Illinois, July 13, 2025. Marines from around the Corps and the people of Chicago attended Marine Week Chicago to celebrate the Marine Corps’ 250th anniversary, which consisted of live performances, music, ceremonies, events, and displays of equipment, and aircraft.

The Quantico Brass Band performs after the closing ceremony for Chicago Marine Week 2025 at the Navy Pier, Chicago, Illinois, July 13, 2025. Marines from around the Corps and the people of Chicago attended Marine Week Chicago to celebrate the Marine Corps’ 250th anniversary, which consisted of live performances, music, ceremonies, events, and displays of equipment, and aircraft.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Harleigh Faulk

U.S. Marines with the United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon execute their "double inspection" sequence as a part of a public performance in Chicago, July 11, 2025. Throughout the year, Marines across the globe celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’ or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other. The Silent Drill Platoon supported various ceremonies in support of Marine Week Chicago.

U.S. Marines with the United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon execute their "double inspection" sequence as a part of a public performance in Chicago, July 11, 2025. Throughout the year, Marines across the globe celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’ or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other. The Silent Drill Platoon supported various ceremonies in support of Marine Week Chicago.

Photo by U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher Prelle

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Rafael Garcia, an administrative specialist assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-250, leads a physical training event with Chicago Police Department recruits at DuSable Harbor during Marine Week Chicago, July 10, 2025. The Chicago Police Department joined a physical training session led by Marines to celebrate the upcoming 250th anniversary of the Marine Corps.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Rafael Garcia, an administrative specialist assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-250, leads a physical training event with Chicago Police Department recruits at DuSable Harbor during Marine Week Chicago, July 10, 2025. The Chicago Police Department joined a physical training session led by Marines to celebrate the upcoming 250th anniversary of the Marine Corps.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Steven Wells

Brian Hopkins, the 2nd Ward Alderman of Chicago, delivers a speech during the closing ceremony at the Navy Pier for Marine Week Chicago, July 13, 2025. The closing ceremony signifies the end of the event and thanks the Chicago residents for collaborating with the U.S. Marine Corps.

Brian Hopkins, the 2nd Ward Alderman of Chicago, delivers a speech during the closing ceremony at the Navy Pier for Marine Week Chicago, July 13, 2025. The closing ceremony signifies the end of the event and thanks the Chicago residents for collaborating with the U.S. Marine Corps.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Elijua Guel

The U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-250, and Jamaria Peters, a Make-A-Wish recipient, pose for a photo during a ceremony for him at the Willis Tower for Marine Week Chicago, July 11, 2025. The event featured a performance from the drill team, music from the Quantico Marine Band, and the appearance of drill instructors from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego.

The U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-250, and Jamaria Peters, a Make-A-Wish recipient, pose for a photo during a ceremony for him at the Willis Tower for Marine Week Chicago, July 11, 2025. The event featured a performance from the drill team, music from the Quantico Marine Band, and the appearance of drill instructors from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Elijua Guel

U.S. Marines with the United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon execute their "double inspection" sequence as a part of a public performance in Chicago, July 11, 2025. Throughout the year, Marines across the globe celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’ or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other.

U.S. Marines with the United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon execute their "double inspection" sequence as a part of a public performance in Chicago, July 11, 2025. Throughout the year, Marines across the globe celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’ or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other.

Photo by Cpl. Christopher Prelle

U.S. Marines with 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit recover aboard the amphibious transport dock USS San Diego (LPD 22) during a shore-to-ship movement, utilizing the Enhanced Combat Rubber Reconnaissance Craft as a part of exercise Talisman Sabre 25, in the Coral Sea, July 14, 2025. Marines conducted the shore-to-ship movement to improve amphibious raid capabilities and sustain small boat skills. Talisman Sabre is the largest bilateral military exercise between Australia and the United States advancing a free and open Indo-Pacific by strengthening relationships and interoperability among key allies and partners, while enhancing our collective capabilities to respond to a wide array of potential security concerns. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Trevor BishopWilliams)

U.S. Marines with 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit recover aboard the amphibious transport dock USS San Diego (LPD 22) during a shore-to-ship movement, utilizing the Enhanced Combat Rubber Reconnaissance Craft as a part of exercise Talisman Sabre 25, in the Coral Sea, July 14, 2025. Marines conducted the shore-to-ship movement to improve amphibious raid capabilities and sustain small boat skills. Talisman Sabre is the largest bilateral military exercise between Australia and the United States advancing a free and open Indo-Pacific by strengthening relationships and interoperability among key allies and partners, while enhancing our collective capabilities to respond to a wide array of potential security concerns. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Trevor BishopWilliams)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Trevor BishopWilliams

U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, conduct a hike with the Vice President of the United States, the Honorable JD Vance, at MCB Camp Pendleton, California, July 11, 2025. Vance, a former Marine, led the hike to reinforce the values of camaraderie and unit cohesion. A fundamental element in Marine training, hiking builds both physical endurance and mental resilience in preparation for future battles. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Edgar Rafael)

U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, conduct a hike with the Vice President of the United States, the Honorable JD Vance, at MCB Camp Pendleton, California, July 11, 2025. Vance, a former Marine, led the hike to reinforce the values of camaraderie and unit cohesion. A fundamental element in Marine training, hiking builds both physical endurance and mental resilience in preparation for future battles. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Edgar Rafael)

Photo by Sgt. Edgar Rafael

U.S. Marines with Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry – East run up range after preparing a Neros Archer small unmanned aircraft system (SUAS) for flight during a combined live-arms training event involving the employment of SUAS to deliver munitions on designated targets at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 3, 2025. This event marked the first time munitions were employed from SUAS during a live-fire training exercise on Camp Lejeune, demonstrating the capability of integrating aerial strike capabilities at the tactical level. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Zachariah Ferraro)

U.S. Marines with Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry – East run up range after preparing a Neros Archer small unmanned aircraft system (SUAS) for flight during a combined live-arms training event involving the employment of SUAS to deliver munitions on designated targets at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 3, 2025. This event marked the first time munitions were employed from SUAS during a live-fire training exercise on Camp Lejeune, demonstrating the capability of integrating aerial strike capabilities at the tactical level. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Zachariah Ferraro)

Photo by Cpl. Zachariah Ferraro

U.S Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon perform at the opening ceremony of Marine Week Chicago, July 10, 2025. Throughout the year Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’ or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other.

U.S Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon perform at the opening ceremony of Marine Week Chicago, July 10, 2025. Throughout the year Marines across the globe will celebrate the 250th birthday of the Corps, commemorating service, sacrifice, and priding themselves on living ‘Semper Fidelis’ or ‘Always Faithful’ to their nation and to each other.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Elijua Guel

U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 5 Steven Pearsoll, an explosives ordinance officer with Weapons Training Battalion, and Gunnery Sgt. Kyle McDannell, the staff non-commissioned officer in charge of Infantry Unit Leaders Company, Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry – East, and a native of Maryland, functions check a Neros Archer small unmanned aircraft system (SUAS) in preparation for a combined arms live-fire training exercise involving the employment of SUAS to deliver munitions on designated targets at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 2, 2025. This event marked the first time munitions were employed from SUAS during a live-fire training exercise on Camp Lejeune, demonstrating the capability of integrating aerial strike capabilities at the tactical level.

U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 5 Steven Pearsoll, an explosives ordinance officer with Weapons Training Battalion, and Gunnery Sgt. Kyle McDannell, the staff non-commissioned officer in charge of Infantry Unit Leaders Company, Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry – East, and a native of Maryland, functions check a Neros Archer small unmanned aircraft system (SUAS) in preparation for a combined arms live-fire training exercise involving the employment of SUAS to deliver munitions on designated targets at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 2, 2025. This event marked the first time munitions were employed from SUAS during a live-fire training exercise on Camp Lejeune, demonstrating the capability of integrating aerial strike capabilities at the tactical level.

Photo by Cpl. Zachariah Ferraro

An R80D SkyRaider small unmanned aircraft system (SUAS) carries a Mjolnir munitions system during a combined arms live-fire training exercise involving the employment of SUAS to deliver munitions on designated targets at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 3, 2025. This event marked the first time munitions were employed from SUAS during a live-fire training exercise on Camp Lejeune, demonstrating the capability of integrating aerial strike capabilities at the tactical level.

An R80D SkyRaider small unmanned aircraft system (SUAS) carries a Mjolnir munitions system during a combined arms live-fire training exercise involving the employment of SUAS to deliver munitions on designated targets at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 3, 2025. This event marked the first time munitions were employed from SUAS during a live-fire training exercise on Camp Lejeune, demonstrating the capability of integrating aerial strike capabilities at the tactical level.

Photo by Cpl. Zachariah Ferraro

U.S. Marines with Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry – East prepare to launch a Neros Archer small unmanned aircraft system (SUAS) during a combined arms live-fire training exercise involving the employment of SUAS to deliver munitions on designated targets at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 3, 2025. This event marked the first time munitions were employed from SUAS during a live-fire training exercise on Camp Lejeune, demonstrating the capability of integrating aerial strike capabilities at the tactical level.

U.S. Marines with Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry – East prepare to launch a Neros Archer small unmanned aircraft system (SUAS) during a combined arms live-fire training exercise involving the employment of SUAS to deliver munitions on designated targets at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 3, 2025. This event marked the first time munitions were employed from SUAS during a live-fire training exercise on Camp Lejeune, demonstrating the capability of integrating aerial strike capabilities at the tactical level.

Photo by Cpl. Zachariah Ferraro

Australian Army Private Denver Jamieson, right, a medical operator with 1st Health Battalion, applies simulated combat gauze to U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Hansen Dean, a motorman with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3 during tactical combat casualty care training at Robertson Barracks, Darwin, Australia, June 25, 2025. MRF-D is an annual six-month rotational deployment to enhance interoperability with the Australian Defence Force and allies and partners and provide a forward-postured crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific. Dean is a native of California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Keegan Jones)

Australian Army Private Denver Jamieson, right, a medical operator with 1st Health Battalion, applies simulated combat gauze to U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Hansen Dean, a motorman with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3 during tactical combat casualty care training at Robertson Barracks, Darwin, Australia, June 25, 2025. MRF-D is an annual six-month rotational deployment to enhance interoperability with the Australian Defence Force and allies and partners and provide a forward-postured crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific. Dean is a native of California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Keegan Jones)

Photo by Cpl. Keegan Jones

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Ronald Johnson II, left, an instructor with Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems School, Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, and a native of South Carolina, and Maj. Jessica Del Castillo, right, the officer in charge of SUASS, AITB, and a native of South Carolina, walk up range after inspecting an R80D SkyRaider small unmanned aircraft system (SUAS) in preparation for a combined arms live-fire training exercise involving the employment of small unmanned aircraft systems (SUAS) to deliver munitions on designated targets at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 2, 2025. This event marked the first time munitions were employed from SUAS during a live-fire training exercise on Camp Lejeune, demonstrating the capability of integrating aerial strike capabilities at the tactical level. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Zachariah Ferraro)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Ronald Johnson II, left, an instructor with Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems School, Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, and a native of South Carolina, and Maj. Jessica Del Castillo, right, the officer in charge of SUASS, AITB, and a native of South Carolina, walk up range after inspecting an R80D SkyRaider small unmanned aircraft system (SUAS) in preparation for a combined arms live-fire training exercise involving the employment of small unmanned aircraft systems (SUAS) to deliver munitions on designated targets at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 2, 2025. This event marked the first time munitions were employed from SUAS during a live-fire training exercise on Camp Lejeune, demonstrating the capability of integrating aerial strike capabilities at the tactical level. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Zachariah Ferraro)

Photo by Cpl. Zachariah Ferraro

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Calvin Burke, an intelligence specialist, with Animal Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, activates a Skydio X2 small unmanned aerial system (SUAS) to survey the defensive line for opposing forces during a simulated assault and seizure at Glen Airfield, Queensland, Australia, July 2-7, 2025. Marines capture and control objectives to enable future MEU operations such as a forward arming and refueling point on the airfield. The 31st MEU is operating aboard the ships of the USS America Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th Fleet area of operations, the U.S. Navy’s largest forward deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. Burke is a native of New Jersey. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Victor Gurrola)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Calvin Burke, an intelligence specialist, with Animal Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, activates a Skydio X2 small unmanned aerial system (SUAS) to survey the defensive line for opposing forces during a simulated assault and seizure at Glen Airfield, Queensland, Australia, July 2-7, 2025. Marines capture and control objectives to enable future MEU operations such as a forward arming and refueling point on the airfield. The 31st MEU is operating aboard the ships of the USS America Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th Fleet area of operations, the U.S. Navy’s largest forward deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. Burke is a native of New Jersey. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Victor Gurrola)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Victor Gurrola

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. James Glynn, left, commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, Philippines Secretary of National Defense Gilberto Teodoro Jr., middle, and the 37th Commandant of the Philippine Marine Corps, Maj. Gen. Vicente Blanco, unfurls the Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium 2025 flag during the opening ceremony of the 11th iteration of PALS, Manila, Philippines, July 8, 2025. 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’s symposium hosted senior leaders from 22 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. Roger-Junior Annoh)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. James Glynn, left, commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, Philippines Secretary of National Defense Gilberto Teodoro Jr., middle, and the 37th Commandant of the Philippine Marine Corps, Maj. Gen. Vicente Blanco, unfurls the Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium 2025 flag during the opening ceremony of the 11th iteration of PALS, Manila, Philippines, July 8, 2025. 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’s symposium hosted senior leaders from 22 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. Roger-Junior Annoh)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Roger Annoh

A U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier with 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) is taxied during alternative landing drills aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) in support of Composite Training Unit Exercise while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, June 27, 2025. During COMPTUEX, the IWO ARG and 22nd MEU(SOC), refine tactics, techniques, and procedures to execute warfighting functions that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU(SOC) team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tanner Bernat)

A U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier with 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) is taxied during alternative landing drills aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) in support of Composite Training Unit Exercise while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, June 27, 2025. During COMPTUEX, the IWO ARG and 22nd MEU(SOC), refine tactics, techniques, and procedures to execute warfighting functions that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU(SOC) team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tanner Bernat)

Photo by Sgt. Tanner Bernat