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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Xavier Perez, a drill instructor with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, instructs recruits during the day movement course on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., April 1, 2026. During Basic Warrior Training week, recruits are taught how to operate, strategize, and maneuver in a field environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Xavier Perez, a drill instructor with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, instructs recruits during the day movement course on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., April 1, 2026. During Basic Warrior Training week, recruits are taught how to operate, strategize, and maneuver in a field environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales)

Photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales

U.S. Marines assigned to I Marine Expeditionary Force offload vehicles from the USNS Sgt. William W. Seay during a maritime prepositioning force offload March 14, 2026, at the Port of Cagayan de Oro, Philippines. The operation supported the rapid distribution of forward-positioned equipment for Exercise Balikatan 2026 and demonstrated how prepositioning processes support distributed sustainment by conducting offload, distribution and regeneration across afloat platforms, ashore nodes and transportation networks. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen the alliance, improve combined capabilities and demonstrate commitment to regional security and stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nicholas Martinez)

U.S. Marines assigned to I Marine Expeditionary Force offload vehicles from the USNS Sgt. William W. Seay during a maritime prepositioning force offload March 14, 2026, at the Port of Cagayan de Oro, Philippines. The operation supported the rapid distribution of forward-positioned equipment for Exercise Balikatan 2026 and demonstrated how prepositioning processes support distributed sustainment by conducting offload, distribution and regeneration across afloat platforms, ashore nodes and transportation networks. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen the alliance, improve combined capabilities and demonstrate commitment to regional security and stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nicholas Martinez)

Photo by Cpl. Nicholas Martinez

U.S. Marines assigned to I Marine Expeditionary Force use a Marine Corps Platform Integration Center tablet and scanner during a maritime prepositioning force offload March 14, 2026, at the Port of Cagayan de Oro, Philippines. MCPIC, developed by Blount Island Command, provides real-time visibility of equipment movement and supports accountability and distribution operations. The operation supported the rapid distribution of forward-positioned equipment for Exercise Balikatan 2026 and demonstrated how prepositioning processes support distributed sustainment by conducting offload, distribution and regeneration across afloat platforms, ashore nodes and transportation networks. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen the alliance, improve combined capabilities and demonstrate commitment to regional security and stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nicholas Martinez)

U.S. Marines assigned to I Marine Expeditionary Force use a Marine Corps Platform Integration Center tablet and scanner during a maritime prepositioning force offload March 14, 2026, at the Port of Cagayan de Oro, Philippines. MCPIC, developed by Blount Island Command, provides real-time visibility of equipment movement and supports accountability and distribution operations. The operation supported the rapid distribution of forward-positioned equipment for Exercise Balikatan 2026 and demonstrated how prepositioning processes support distributed sustainment by conducting offload, distribution and regeneration across afloat platforms, ashore nodes and transportation networks. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen the alliance, improve combined capabilities and demonstrate commitment to regional security and stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nicholas Martinez)

Photo by Cpl. Nicholas Martinez

U.S. Marines assigned to I Marine Expeditionary Force conduct a joint limited technical inspection during a maritime prepositioning force offload March 14, 2026, at the Port of Cagayan de Oro, Philippines. The operation supported the rapid distribution of forward-positioned equipment for Exercise Balikatan 2026 and demonstrated how prepositioning processes support distributed sustainment by conducting offload, distribution and regeneration across afloat platforms, ashore nodes and transportation networks. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen the alliance, improve combined capabilities and demonstrate commitment to regional security and stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nicholas Martinez)

U.S. Marines assigned to I Marine Expeditionary Force conduct a joint limited technical inspection during a maritime prepositioning force offload March 14, 2026, at the Port of Cagayan de Oro, Philippines. The operation supported the rapid distribution of forward-positioned equipment for Exercise Balikatan 2026 and demonstrated how prepositioning processes support distributed sustainment by conducting offload, distribution and regeneration across afloat platforms, ashore nodes and transportation networks. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen the alliance, improve combined capabilities and demonstrate commitment to regional security and stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nicholas Martinez)

Photo by Cpl. Nicholas Martinez

U.S. Marines assigned to I Marine Expeditionary Force use a Marine Corps Platform Integration Center tablet to track equipment during a maritime prepositioning force offload March 14, 2026, at the Port of Cagayan de Oro, Philippines. MCPIC, developed by Blount Island Command, provides real-time visibility of equipment movement and supports accountability and distribution operations. The operation supported the rapid distribution of forward-positioned equipment for Exercise Balikatan 2026 and demonstrated how prepositioning processes support distributed sustainment by conducting offload, distribution and regeneration across afloat platforms, ashore nodes and transportation networks. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen the alliance, improve combined capabilities and demonstrate commitment to regional security and stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nicholas Martinez)

U.S. Marines assigned to I Marine Expeditionary Force use a Marine Corps Platform Integration Center tablet to track equipment during a maritime prepositioning force offload March 14, 2026, at the Port of Cagayan de Oro, Philippines. MCPIC, developed by Blount Island Command, provides real-time visibility of equipment movement and supports accountability and distribution operations. The operation supported the rapid distribution of forward-positioned equipment for Exercise Balikatan 2026 and demonstrated how prepositioning processes support distributed sustainment by conducting offload, distribution and regeneration across afloat platforms, ashore nodes and transportation networks. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen the alliance, improve combined capabilities and demonstrate commitment to regional security and stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nicholas Martinez)

Photo by Cpl. Nicholas Martinez

U.S. Marines assigned to I Marine Expeditionary Force stage vehicles during a maritime prepositioning force offload March 14, 2026, at the Port of Cagayan de Oro, Philippines. The operation supported the rapid distribution of forward-positioned equipment for Exercise Balikatan 2026 and demonstrated how prepositioning processes support distributed sustainment by conducting offload, distribution and regeneration across afloat platforms, ashore nodes and transportation networks. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen the alliance, improve combined capabilities and demonstrate commitment to regional security and stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nicholas Martinez)

U.S. Marines assigned to I Marine Expeditionary Force stage vehicles during a maritime prepositioning force offload March 14, 2026, at the Port of Cagayan de Oro, Philippines. The operation supported the rapid distribution of forward-positioned equipment for Exercise Balikatan 2026 and demonstrated how prepositioning processes support distributed sustainment by conducting offload, distribution and regeneration across afloat platforms, ashore nodes and transportation networks. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen the alliance, improve combined capabilities and demonstrate commitment to regional security and stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nicholas Martinez)

Photo by Cpl. Nicholas Martinez

A U.S. Marine assigned to I Marine Expeditionary Force conducts a joint limited technical inspection during a maritime prepositioning force offload March 14, 2026, at the Port of Cagayan de Oro, Philippines. The operation supported the rapid distribution of forward-positioned equipment for Exercise Balikatan 2026 and demonstrated how prepositioning processes support distributed sustainment by conducting offload, distribution and regeneration across afloat platforms, ashore nodes and transportation networks. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen the alliance, improve combined capabilities and demonstrate commitment to regional security and stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nicholas Martinez)

A U.S. Marine assigned to I Marine Expeditionary Force conducts a joint limited technical inspection during a maritime prepositioning force offload March 14, 2026, at the Port of Cagayan de Oro, Philippines. The operation supported the rapid distribution of forward-positioned equipment for Exercise Balikatan 2026 and demonstrated how prepositioning processes support distributed sustainment by conducting offload, distribution and regeneration across afloat platforms, ashore nodes and transportation networks. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen the alliance, improve combined capabilities and demonstrate commitment to regional security and stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nicholas Martinez)

Photo by Cpl. Nicholas Martinez

U.S. Marines assigned to I Marine Expeditionary Force use a Marine Corps Platform Integration Center tablet to track equipment during a maritime prepositioning force offload March 14, 2026, at the Port of Cagayan de Oro, Philippines. MCPIC, developed by Blount Island Command, provides real-time visibility of equipment movement and supports accountability and distribution operations. The operation supported the rapid distribution of forward-positioned equipment for Exercise Balikatan 2026 and demonstrated how prepositioning processes support distributed sustainment by conducting offload, distribution and regeneration across afloat platforms, ashore nodes and transportation networks. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen the alliance, improve combined capabilities and demonstrate commitment to regional security and stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nicholas Martinez)

U.S. Marines assigned to I Marine Expeditionary Force use a Marine Corps Platform Integration Center tablet to track equipment during a maritime prepositioning force offload March 14, 2026, at the Port of Cagayan de Oro, Philippines. MCPIC, developed by Blount Island Command, provides real-time visibility of equipment movement and supports accountability and distribution operations. The operation supported the rapid distribution of forward-positioned equipment for Exercise Balikatan 2026 and demonstrated how prepositioning processes support distributed sustainment by conducting offload, distribution and regeneration across afloat platforms, ashore nodes and transportation networks. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen the alliance, improve combined capabilities and demonstrate commitment to regional security and stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nicholas Martinez)

Photo by Cpl. Nicholas Martinez

U.S. Marines assigned to I Marine Expeditionary Force offload vehicles from the USNS Sgt. William W. Seay during a maritime prepositioning force offload March 14, 2026 at the Port of Cagayan de Oro, Philippines. The operation supported the rapid distribution of forward-positioned equipment for Exercise Balikatan 2026 and demonstrated how prepositioning processes support distributed sustainment by conducting offload, distribution and regeneration across afloat platforms, ashore nodes and transportation networks. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen the alliance, improve combined capabilities and demonstrate commitment to regional security and stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nicholas Martinez)

U.S. Marines assigned to I Marine Expeditionary Force offload vehicles from the USNS Sgt. William W. Seay during a maritime prepositioning force offload March 14, 2026 at the Port of Cagayan de Oro, Philippines. The operation supported the rapid distribution of forward-positioned equipment for Exercise Balikatan 2026 and demonstrated how prepositioning processes support distributed sustainment by conducting offload, distribution and regeneration across afloat platforms, ashore nodes and transportation networks. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen the alliance, improve combined capabilities and demonstrate commitment to regional security and stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nicholas Martinez)

Photo by Cpl. Nicholas Martinez

U.S. Marines assigned to I Marine Expeditionary Force stage vehicles during a maritime prepositioning force offload March 14, 2026, at the Port of Cagayan de Oro, Philippines. The operation supported the rapid distribution of forward-positioned equipment for Exercise Balikatan 2026 and demonstrated how prepositioning processes support distributed sustainment by conducting offload, distribution and regeneration across afloat platforms, ashore nodes and transportation networks. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen the alliance, improve combined capabilities and demonstrate commitment to regional security and stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nicholas Martinez)

U.S. Marines assigned to I Marine Expeditionary Force stage vehicles during a maritime prepositioning force offload March 14, 2026, at the Port of Cagayan de Oro, Philippines. The operation supported the rapid distribution of forward-positioned equipment for Exercise Balikatan 2026 and demonstrated how prepositioning processes support distributed sustainment by conducting offload, distribution and regeneration across afloat platforms, ashore nodes and transportation networks. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen the alliance, improve combined capabilities and demonstrate commitment to regional security and stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nicholas Martinez)

Photo by Cpl. Nicholas Martinez

U.S. Marines assigned to I Marine Expeditionary Force stage vehicles during a maritime prepositioning force offload March 14, 2026, at the Port of Cagayan de Oro, Philippines. The operation supported the rapid distribution of forward-positioned equipment for Exercise Balikatan 2026 and demonstrated how prepositioning processes support distributed sustainment by conducting offload, distribution and regeneration across afloat platforms, ashore nodes and transportation networks. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen the alliance, improve combined capabilities and demonstrate commitment to regional security and stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nicholas Martinez)

U.S. Marines assigned to I Marine Expeditionary Force stage vehicles during a maritime prepositioning force offload March 14, 2026, at the Port of Cagayan de Oro, Philippines. The operation supported the rapid distribution of forward-positioned equipment for Exercise Balikatan 2026 and demonstrated how prepositioning processes support distributed sustainment by conducting offload, distribution and regeneration across afloat platforms, ashore nodes and transportation networks. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen the alliance, improve combined capabilities and demonstrate commitment to regional security and stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nicholas Martinez)

Photo by Cpl. Nicholas Martinez

A U.S. Marine assigned to I Marine Expeditionary Force conducts pre-operation checks and services on a Joint Light Tactical Vehicle March 8, 2026, aboard the USNS Sgt. William W. Seay in the Philippine Sea. The checks and services were in preparation for a maritime prepositioning force offload at the Port of Cagayan de Oro, Philippines, in support of Exercise Balikatan 26. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen the ironclad alliance, improve combined capabilities and demonstrate commitment to regional security and stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nicholas Martinez)

A U.S. Marine assigned to I Marine Expeditionary Force conducts pre-operation checks and services on a Joint Light Tactical Vehicle March 8, 2026, aboard the USNS Sgt. William W. Seay in the Philippine Sea. The checks and services were in preparation for a maritime prepositioning force offload at the Port of Cagayan de Oro, Philippines, in support of Exercise Balikatan 26. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen the ironclad alliance, improve combined capabilities and demonstrate commitment to regional security and stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nicholas Martinez)

Photo by Cpl. Nicholas Martinez

A U.S. Marine assigned to I Marine Expeditionary Force conducts pre-operation checks and services on a Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement March 8, 2026, aboard the USNS Sgt. William W. Seay in the Philippine Sea. The checks and services were in preparation for a maritime prepositioning force offload at the Port of Cagayan de Oro, Philippines, in support of Exercise Balikatan 26. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen the ironclad alliance, improve combined capabilities and demonstrate commitment to regional security and stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nicholas Martinez)

A U.S. Marine assigned to I Marine Expeditionary Force conducts pre-operation checks and services on a Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement March 8, 2026, aboard the USNS Sgt. William W. Seay in the Philippine Sea. The checks and services were in preparation for a maritime prepositioning force offload at the Port of Cagayan de Oro, Philippines, in support of Exercise Balikatan 26. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen the ironclad alliance, improve combined capabilities and demonstrate commitment to regional security and stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nicholas Martinez)

Photo by Cpl. Nicholas Martinez

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, currently forward deployed with 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program, make movement to rehearse squad attacks during the Korean Marine Exchange Program 26.1 on Suseong-Ri, Pohang, South Korea, March 25, 2026. The Korean Marine Exchange Program (KMEP) is a semi-annual exercise that provides opportunities for ROK Marine Corps and U.S. Marine Corps units to train together, improving their combined capabilities to deter threats and maintain peace on the Korean Peninsula. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, currently forward deployed with 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program, make movement to rehearse squad attacks during the Korean Marine Exchange Program 26.1 on Suseong-Ri, Pohang, South Korea, March 25, 2026. The Korean Marine Exchange Program (KMEP) is a semi-annual exercise that provides opportunities for ROK Marine Corps and U.S. Marine Corps units to train together, improving their combined capabilities to deter threats and maintain peace on the Korean Peninsula. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre)

Photo by Cpl. Joaquin Carlos Dela Torre

U.S. Marine Corps Joint Light Tactical Vehicles prepare to embark onto a U.S. Navy landing craft, air cushion in support of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit at Kin Blue Training Area, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 13, 2024. U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 12th Marine Littoral Regiment attached High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems to the 31st MEU. 3/12 integration with the 31st MEU demonstrates the ability to execute Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations and the flexibility to rapidly respond to crises and contingencies. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the America Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Morales)

U.S. Marine Corps Joint Light Tactical Vehicles prepare to embark onto a U.S. Navy landing craft, air cushion in support of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit at Kin Blue Training Area, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 13, 2024. U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 12th Marine Littoral Regiment attached High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems to the 31st MEU. 3/12 integration with the 31st MEU demonstrates the ability to execute Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations and the flexibility to rapidly respond to crises and contingencies. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the America Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Morales)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Morales

On March 17, PM Motor-T hosted the opening ceremony of the new JLTV Government Systems Integration Lab (GSIL) at the Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic. The GSIL now stands as a central hub for innovation on USMC tactical wheeled vehicles, dramatically cutting costs and integration timelines.

On March 17, PM Motor-T hosted the opening ceremony of the new JLTV Government Systems Integration Lab (GSIL) at the Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic. The GSIL now stands as a central hub for innovation on USMC tactical wheeled vehicles, dramatically cutting costs and integration timelines.

Photo by Helena Yared

U.S. Marines with Force Reconnaissance Platoon, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct a simulated reconnaissance and surveillance mission part of a simulated amphibious assault at naval support facility, Diego Garcia, March 24, 2026. The 31st MEU is a persistent, combat credible force operating aboard the ships of the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 7th fleet area of operations, routinely interacting and operating with our allies and partners to contribute to deterrence, security, crisis response, and combat operations in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Victor Gurrola)

U.S. Marines with Force Reconnaissance Platoon, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct a simulated reconnaissance and surveillance mission part of a simulated amphibious assault at naval support facility, Diego Garcia, March 24, 2026. The 31st MEU is a persistent, combat credible force operating aboard the ships of the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 7th fleet area of operations, routinely interacting and operating with our allies and partners to contribute to deterrence, security, crisis response, and combat operations in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Victor Gurrola)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Victor Gurrola

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Ryan Galante, an information security technician with II Marine Expeditionary Force, stretches after physical training, doing so to master control and discipline of his physical health as part of an Operational Stress Control and Readiness event on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Ryan Galante, an information security technician with II Marine Expeditionary Force, stretches after physical training, doing so to master control and discipline of his physical health as part of an Operational Stress Control and Readiness event on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dorian Melrath

Sticky notes highlight the leadership traits Marines and Sailors value most during the Operational Stress Control and Readiness (OSCAR) training event hosted by Manpower and Reserve Affairs, Marine and Family Programs Division at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia.

Sticky notes highlight the leadership traits Marines and Sailors value most during the Operational Stress Control and Readiness (OSCAR) training event hosted by Manpower and Reserve Affairs, Marine and Family Programs Division at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia.

Photo by Cpl. Anthony Ramsey

U.S. Marines and Sailors attending the Operational Stress Control and Readiness training participate in an interactive activity during an OSCAR core master trainer course, on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 26, 2026

U.S. Marines and Sailors attending the Operational Stress Control and Readiness training participate in an interactive activity during an OSCAR core master trainer course, on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 26, 2026

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dorian Melrath