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A U.S. Marine with the School of Infantry-East, Combat Instructor School, fires at targets while conducting pistol qualification at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb 1, 2023. Pistol qualification is a requirement for students at the Combat Instructor School.

A U.S. Marine with the School of Infantry-East, Combat Instructor School, fires at targets while conducting pistol qualification at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb 1, 2023. Pistol qualification is a requirement for students at the Combat Instructor School.

Photo by Pfc. Zachary Candiani

A U.S. Marine Corps Landing Craft Utility, assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), boards the Wasp-Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS Bataan while underway during Amphibious Squadron/MEU Integrated Training , Jan. 23, 2023. PMINT is the first at-sea period in the intermediate stage of the MEU’s Pre-deployment Training Program; it aims to increase interoperability and build relationships between Marines and Sailors.

A U.S. Marine Corps Landing Craft Utility, assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), boards the Wasp-Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS Bataan while underway during Amphibious Squadron/MEU Integrated Training , Jan. 23, 2023. PMINT is the first at-sea period in the intermediate stage of the MEU’s Pre-deployment Training Program; it aims to increase interoperability and build relationships between Marines and Sailors.

Photo by Cpl. Kyle Jia

A U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air-Cushioned prepares to board the Wasp-Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) while underway during Amphibious Squadron/MEU Integrated Training (PMINT), Jan. 23, 2023. PMINT is the first at-sea period in the intermediate stage of the 26th MEU’s Pre-deployment Training Program; it aims to increase interoperability and build relationships between Marines and Sailors.

A U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air-Cushioned prepares to board the Wasp-Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) while underway during Amphibious Squadron/MEU Integrated Training (PMINT), Jan. 23, 2023. PMINT is the first at-sea period in the intermediate stage of the 26th MEU’s Pre-deployment Training Program; it aims to increase interoperability and build relationships between Marines and Sailors.

Photo by Cpl. Kyle Jia

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Clayton Britton, a Bargersville, Indiana native and boatswain’s mate assigned to the Wasp-Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS Bataan, guides a U.S. Marine Corps Landing Craft Utility while underway during Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expeditionary Unit Integrated Training, Jan. 23, 2023. PMINT is the first at-sea period in the intermediate stage of the MEU’s Pre-deployment Training Program; it aims to increase interoperability and build relationships between Marines and Sailors.

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Clayton Britton, a Bargersville, Indiana native and boatswain’s mate assigned to the Wasp-Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS Bataan, guides a U.S. Marine Corps Landing Craft Utility while underway during Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expeditionary Unit Integrated Training, Jan. 23, 2023. PMINT is the first at-sea period in the intermediate stage of the MEU’s Pre-deployment Training Program; it aims to increase interoperability and build relationships between Marines and Sailors.

Photo by Cpl. Kyle Jia

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Steve Lejko, a machine gunner with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division fires an M240B machine gun during a Division Field Machine Gun Course in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 02, 2023. During this course, entry-level trained machine gunners and advanced leaders focus on improving small unit tactics, increasing knowledge, proficiency and lethality of the machine gun section.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Steve Lejko, a machine gunner with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division fires an M240B machine gun during a Division Field Machine Gun Course in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 02, 2023. During this course, entry-level trained machine gunners and advanced leaders focus on improving small unit tactics, increasing knowledge, proficiency and lethality of the machine gun section.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Eric Dmochowski

A Japanese Soldier, with the Western Army Infantry Regiment, Japan Ground Self Defense Force, provides rear security for his squad during amphibious assault training during Exercise Iron Fist 2018, Feb. 5. Iron Fist is an annual, bilateral amphibious training exercise held in Southern California between the U.S. Marine Corps and the JGSDF. The Japanese Soldiers and U.S. Marines have trained together in Southern California via this annual, bilateral exercise for 13 consecutive years.

A Japanese Soldier, with the Western Army Infantry Regiment, Japan Ground Self Defense Force, provides rear security for his squad during amphibious assault training during Exercise Iron Fist 2018, Feb. 5. Iron Fist is an annual, bilateral amphibious training exercise held in Southern California between the U.S. Marine Corps and the JGSDF. The Japanese Soldiers and U.S. Marines have trained together in Southern California via this annual, bilateral exercise for 13 consecutive years.

Photo by Cpl. Kyle McNan

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 13, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and Sri Lankan marines brief the route plan during a Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief exercise, Jan. 23 in Mullikulam. CARAT/MAREX Sri Lanka is a bilateral exercise between Sri Lanka and the United States designed to promote regional security cooperation, practice humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, and strengthen maritime understanding, partnerships, and interoperability. In its 28th year, the CARAT series is comprised of multinational exercises, designed to enhance U.S. and partner forces’ abilities to operate together in response to traditional and non-traditional maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region.

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 13, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and Sri Lankan marines brief the route plan during a Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief exercise, Jan. 23 in Mullikulam. CARAT/MAREX Sri Lanka is a bilateral exercise between Sri Lanka and the United States designed to promote regional security cooperation, practice humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, and strengthen maritime understanding, partnerships, and interoperability. In its 28th year, the CARAT series is comprised of multinational exercises, designed to enhance U.S. and partner forces’ abilities to operate together in response to traditional and non-traditional maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region.

Photo by Sgt. Brendan Custer

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Austin Merrill, a heavy equipment operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 13, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, directs a 624K tractor rubberized wheel articulated steering multipurpose during a Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief exercise, Jan. 23 in Mullikulam. CARAT/MAREX Sri Lanka is a bilateral exercise between Sri Lanka and the United States designed to promote regional security cooperation, practice humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, and strengthen maritime understanding, partnerships, and interoperability. In its 28th year, the CARAT series is comprised of multinational exercises, designed to enhance U.S. and partner forces’ abilities to operate together in response to traditional and non-traditional maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Austin Merrill, a heavy equipment operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 13, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, directs a 624K tractor rubberized wheel articulated steering multipurpose during a Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief exercise, Jan. 23 in Mullikulam. CARAT/MAREX Sri Lanka is a bilateral exercise between Sri Lanka and the United States designed to promote regional security cooperation, practice humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, and strengthen maritime understanding, partnerships, and interoperability. In its 28th year, the CARAT series is comprised of multinational exercises, designed to enhance U.S. and partner forces’ abilities to operate together in response to traditional and non-traditional maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region.

Photo by Sgt. Brendan Custer

A U.S. Marine with 7th Communication Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, fires his M4 carbine during a field exercise on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 26, 2023. The purpose of this exercise is to increase lethality and readiness of Marines within the unit. III MIG functions as the vanguard of III MEF, operating in the Indo-Pacific regions information environment, and supports Marine Air Ground Task Force operations with communications, intelligence, and supporting arms liaison capabilities.

A U.S. Marine with 7th Communication Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, fires his M4 carbine during a field exercise on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 26, 2023. The purpose of this exercise is to increase lethality and readiness of Marines within the unit. III MIG functions as the vanguard of III MEF, operating in the Indo-Pacific regions information environment, and supports Marine Air Ground Task Force operations with communications, intelligence, and supporting arms liaison capabilities.

Photo by Cpl. Colton Nicks

A U.S. Navy Sailor guides a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162 Reinforced, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, while conducting deck landing qualifications aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde during Amphibious Squadron/MEU Integrated Training, Feb. 1, 2023. Pilots with the 26th MEU conducted deck landing qualifications to maintain readiness in preparation for their upcoming deployment.

A U.S. Navy Sailor guides a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162 Reinforced, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, while conducting deck landing qualifications aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde during Amphibious Squadron/MEU Integrated Training, Feb. 1, 2023. Pilots with the 26th MEU conducted deck landing qualifications to maintain readiness in preparation for their upcoming deployment.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Jesus Sepulveda Torre

A U.S. Marine with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division fires his rifle during Mountain Warfare Training Exercise 2-23 on Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif., Jan. 28, 2023. MTX prepares units to survive and conduct extended operations in mountainous terrain during the winter.

A U.S. Marine with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division fires his rifle during Mountain Warfare Training Exercise 2-23 on Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif., Jan. 28, 2023. MTX prepares units to survive and conduct extended operations in mountainous terrain during the winter.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Zachary Koon, a UH-1Y Venom crew chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 167, fires a .50-caliber machine gun over Blue Mountain Airfield, Arizona, Jan. 23, 2023. HMLA-167 trained to increase proficiency during a unit-level deployment for training. The purpose of the DFT was to increase the squadron’s proficiency in expeditionary close-air support, shore-based operations, and defensive-air maneuvering. HMLA-167 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Zachary Koon, a UH-1Y Venom crew chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 167, fires a .50-caliber machine gun over Blue Mountain Airfield, Arizona, Jan. 23, 2023. HMLA-167 trained to increase proficiency during a unit-level deployment for training. The purpose of the DFT was to increase the squadron’s proficiency in expeditionary close-air support, shore-based operations, and defensive-air maneuvering. HMLA-167 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force.

Photo by Cpl. Caleb Stelter

U.S. Marines with 3rd Littoral Combat Team, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, prepare to clear a compound during a demolition urban operations range as part of Marine Littoral Regiment Training Exercise at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Jan. 28, 2023. MLR-TE is a large-scale, service-level exercise designed to train, develop, and experiment with the 3rd MLR as part of a Marine Air-Ground Task Force, led by 3rd Marine Division, operating as a Stand-in Force across a contested and distributed maritime environment.

U.S. Marines with 3rd Littoral Combat Team, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, prepare to clear a compound during a demolition urban operations range as part of Marine Littoral Regiment Training Exercise at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Jan. 28, 2023. MLR-TE is a large-scale, service-level exercise designed to train, develop, and experiment with the 3rd MLR as part of a Marine Air-Ground Task Force, led by 3rd Marine Division, operating as a Stand-in Force across a contested and distributed maritime environment.

Photo by Sgt. Patrick King

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Thomas R. Grover, left, a deputy staff judge advocate, and Cpl. Erick Gonzalezaldaz, right, a data systems administrator, both with Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, Marine Forces Command, Marine Forces Northern Command, body spar during a Martial Arts Instructor Course culminating event at Naval Air Station Oceana, Dam Neck, Va., Jan. 27, 2023. The MAIC is designed to develop the individual Marine’s understanding of combative techniques while enduring both mental and physical stressors in order to establish a warrior's ethos. Marines graduating the course become certified instructors and are able to teach Marine Corps Martial Arts Program techniques to their individual units across the Marine Corps.

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Thomas R. Grover, left, a deputy staff judge advocate, and Cpl. Erick Gonzalezaldaz, right, a data systems administrator, both with Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, Marine Forces Command, Marine Forces Northern Command, body spar during a Martial Arts Instructor Course culminating event at Naval Air Station Oceana, Dam Neck, Va., Jan. 27, 2023. The MAIC is designed to develop the individual Marine’s understanding of combative techniques while enduring both mental and physical stressors in order to establish a warrior's ethos. Marines graduating the course become certified instructors and are able to teach Marine Corps Martial Arts Program techniques to their individual units across the Marine Corps.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jack Chen

Khe Sanh, South Vietnam, an isolated United States Marine Corps out post during the Vietnam War became too dangerous to land due to hostile ground fire and shelling. To accommodate, C-130s used the Low Altitude Extraction System and kept the Marines resupplied with rations, fuel, ammunition and medical supplies.

Khe Sanh, South Vietnam, an isolated United States Marine Corps out post during the Vietnam War became too dangerous to land due to hostile ground fire and shelling. To accommodate, C-130s used the Low Altitude Extraction System and kept the Marines resupplied with rations, fuel, ammunition and medical supplies.

Photo by Courtesy Photo

U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Austin Grimes, a chaplain with 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, leads a chapel service aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Jan. 22. The 13th MEU is embarked on the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of the Makin Island and amphibious transport dock ships USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) and USS Anchorage (LPD 23), and operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. 7th Fleet is 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.

U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Austin Grimes, a chaplain with 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, leads a chapel service aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Jan. 22. The 13th MEU is embarked on the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of the Makin Island and amphibious transport dock ships USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) and USS Anchorage (LPD 23), and operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. 7th Fleet is 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.

Photo by Cpl. Carl Matthew Ruppert

U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Austin Grimes, a chaplain with 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, leads a chapel service aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Jan. 22. The 13th MEU is embarked on the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of the Makin Island and amphibious transport dock ships USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) and USS Anchorage (LPD 23), and operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. 7th Fleet is 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.

U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Austin Grimes, a chaplain with 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, leads a chapel service aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Jan. 22. The 13th MEU is embarked on the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of the Makin Island and amphibious transport dock ships USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) and USS Anchorage (LPD 23), and operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. 7th Fleet is 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.

Photo by Cpl. Carl Matthew Ruppert

A U.S. Marine with Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 312 visually inspects an F/A-18C Hornet aircraft at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Jan. 25, 2023. VMFA-312 traveled from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam to conduct joint-level training as a part of the Aviation Training Relocation Program and enhance the squadron’s readiness and combat capabilities.

A U.S. Marine with Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 312 visually inspects an F/A-18C Hornet aircraft at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Jan. 25, 2023. VMFA-312 traveled from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam to conduct joint-level training as a part of the Aviation Training Relocation Program and enhance the squadron’s readiness and combat capabilities.

Photo by Cpl. Calah Thompson

Thomas Richard, left, installation restoration program manager, Laura Spung, center, installation restoration program assistant, and William Hagen Ratliff, right, underground storage tank program manager, all with the Environmental Quality Branch, pose for a photo after receiving the 2022 Secretary of Defense and Secretary of the Navy Environmental Awards for Environmental Restoration after an awards presentation on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 21, 2022. The SECDEF and SECNAV Environmental Awards recognize installations, teams, and individuals for their accomplishments in innovative and cost-effective environmental management strategies supporting mission readiness.

Thomas Richard, left, installation restoration program manager, Laura Spung, center, installation restoration program assistant, and William Hagen Ratliff, right, underground storage tank program manager, all with the Environmental Quality Branch, pose for a photo after receiving the 2022 Secretary of Defense and Secretary of the Navy Environmental Awards for Environmental Restoration after an awards presentation on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 21, 2022. The SECDEF and SECNAV Environmental Awards recognize installations, teams, and individuals for their accomplishments in innovative and cost-effective environmental management strategies supporting mission readiness.

Photo by Cpl. Alexis Sanchez

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Gage Wesley, a water support technician with Combat Logistics Battalion 13, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, gives a Sri Lanka Navy medical officer a sample of fresh water from a lightweight water purification system during a Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief exercise, Jan. 23, in Mullikulam. CARAT/MAREX Sri Lanka is a bilateral exercise between Sri Lanka and the United States designed to promote regional security cooperation, practice humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, and strengthen maritime understanding, partnerships, and interoperability. In its 28th year, the CARAT series is comprised of multinational exercises, designed to enhance U.S. and partner forces’ abilities to operate together in response to traditional and non-traditional maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Gage Wesley, a water support technician with Combat Logistics Battalion 13, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, gives a Sri Lanka Navy medical officer a sample of fresh water from a lightweight water purification system during a Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief exercise, Jan. 23, in Mullikulam. CARAT/MAREX Sri Lanka is a bilateral exercise between Sri Lanka and the United States designed to promote regional security cooperation, practice humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, and strengthen maritime understanding, partnerships, and interoperability. In its 28th year, the CARAT series is comprised of multinational exercises, designed to enhance U.S. and partner forces’ abilities to operate together in response to traditional and non-traditional maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region.

Photo by Sgt. Brendan Custer