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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Qmari Whitsell loads a propelling charge into an M777 Howitzer during Artillery Relocation Training Program 24.2 at the Yausubetsu Maneuver Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Sept. 19, 2024. ARTP, established by the 1997 Special Action Committee in Okinawa, relocates live-fire artillery training from Okinawa to mainland Japan to maintain readiness of the Marine Corps’ only permanently forward-deployed artillery unit. Whitsell, a native of Michigan, is a field artillery cannoneer with 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Qmari Whitsell loads a propelling charge into an M777 Howitzer during Artillery Relocation Training Program 24.2 at the Yausubetsu Maneuver Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Sept. 19, 2024. ARTP, established by the 1997 Special Action Committee in Okinawa, relocates live-fire artillery training from Okinawa to mainland Japan to maintain readiness of the Marine Corps’ only permanently forward-deployed artillery unit. Whitsell, a native of Michigan, is a field artillery cannoneer with 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Morales

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Photo by Lance Cpl. Ellen Guo

Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Dominic Albanese, a drone operator with I MEF Information Group, operates the R80D Sky Raider during exercise Cobra Horizon 24.2 at Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 25, 2024. The exercise focuses on refining expeditionary meteorology and oceanographic employment, rapid response planning processes, and integrating a multi-service METOC environment to support future missions.

Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Dominic Albanese, a drone operator with I MEF Information Group, operates the R80D Sky Raider during exercise Cobra Horizon 24.2 at Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 25, 2024. The exercise focuses on refining expeditionary meteorology and oceanographic employment, rapid response planning processes, and integrating a multi-service METOC environment to support future missions.

Photo by Sgt. Michael Virtue

Marines with III MEF tack to a UH-1Y Venom helicopter during a helicopter rope suspension techniques (HRST) course at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 26, 2024. The Expeditionary Operations Training Group-sponsored course trained Marines in HRST procedures by conducting insert and extract capabilities, fast roping, rappelling, helocasting and special patrol insertion and extraction rigging.

Marines with III MEF tack to a UH-1Y Venom helicopter during a helicopter rope suspension techniques (HRST) course at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 26, 2024. The Expeditionary Operations Training Group-sponsored course trained Marines in HRST procedures by conducting insert and extract capabilities, fast roping, rappelling, helocasting and special patrol insertion and extraction rigging.

Photo by Cpl. Kyle Chan

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Brett D. Meil is awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 24, 2024. Meil, a native of Texas, received this award due to his exceptional bravery and composure during a training incident with a live fragmentation grenade.

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Brett D. Meil is awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 24, 2024. Meil, a native of Texas, received this award due to his exceptional bravery and composure during a training incident with a live fragmentation grenade.

Photo by Cpl. Adeola Adetimehin

Message to the Force on Recruiting and Retention

Message to the Force on Recruiting and Retention

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ellen Guo

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Brett D. Meil speaks on the importance of composure and situational awareness after receiving the Navy and Marine Corps Medal on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, September 24, 2024. Meil, a native of Texas, received this award due to his exceptional bravery and composure during a training incident with a live fragmentation grenade.

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Brett D. Meil speaks on the importance of composure and situational awareness after receiving the Navy and Marine Corps Medal on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, September 24, 2024. Meil, a native of Texas, received this award due to his exceptional bravery and composure during a training incident with a live fragmentation grenade.

Photo by Cpl. Adeola Adetimehin

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Brett D. Meil is awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, September 24, 2024. Meil, a native of Texas, received this award due to his exceptional bravery and composure during a training incident with a live fragmentation grenade.

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Brett D. Meil is awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, September 24, 2024. Meil, a native of Texas, received this award due to his exceptional bravery and composure during a training incident with a live fragmentation grenade.

Photo by Cpl. Adeola Adetimehin

Rct. Luke Humphrey, a recruit with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, receives a haircut during receiving on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Sep. 24, 2024. Recruits begin the receiving process with administrative processing, gear issue, and haircuts.

Rct. Luke Humphrey, a recruit with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, receives a haircut during receiving on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Sep. 24, 2024. Recruits begin the receiving process with administrative processing, gear issue, and haircuts.

Photo by Cpl. Ava Alegria

A U.S. Marine Corps XQ-58A Valkyrie, highly autonomous, low-cost tactical unmanned air vehicle, soars overhead during its second test flight at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Feb. 23, 2023. The XQ-58A Valkyrie test flight and the data collected inform future requirements for the Marine Corps in a rapidly evolving security environment, while successfully fueling joint innovation and experimentation opportunities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. John McRell)

A U.S. Marine Corps XQ-58A Valkyrie, highly autonomous, low-cost tactical unmanned air vehicle, soars overhead during its second test flight at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Feb. 23, 2023. The XQ-58A Valkyrie test flight and the data collected inform future requirements for the Marine Corps in a rapidly evolving security environment, while successfully fueling joint innovation and experimentation opportunities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. John McRell)

Photo by Tech. Sgt. John McRell

Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II assigned to15th Marine Expeditionary Unit takes off from the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Tsushima Strait, Sept. 18, 2024, for a defensive counterair mission. USINDOPACOM forces perform operations in and around critical sea passages and trade thoroughfares to deter threats that create regional instability.

Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II assigned to15th Marine Expeditionary Unit takes off from the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Tsushima Strait, Sept. 18, 2024, for a defensive counterair mission. USINDOPACOM forces perform operations in and around critical sea passages and trade thoroughfares to deter threats that create regional instability.

Photo by Cpl. Joseph Helms

U.S. Marines assigned to Reconnaissance Company, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fast-rope from a U.S. Navy MH-60S Sea Hawk, attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 23, during a visit, board, search, and seizure mission rehearsal aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Tsushima Strait, Sept. 18, 2024. USINDOPACOM forces perform operations in and around critical sea passages and trade thoroughfares to deter threats that create regional instability and impinge on the free flow of goods, people, and ideas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Helms)

U.S. Marines assigned to Reconnaissance Company, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fast-rope from a U.S. Navy MH-60S Sea Hawk, attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 23, during a visit, board, search, and seizure mission rehearsal aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Tsushima Strait, Sept. 18, 2024. USINDOPACOM forces perform operations in and around critical sea passages and trade thoroughfares to deter threats that create regional instability and impinge on the free flow of goods, people, and ideas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Helms)

Photo by Cpl. Joseph Helms

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Justin Shin, right, an intelligence officer assigned to Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and a native of Cheongju, South Korea, translates for Republic of Korea Marines assigned to 1st ROK Marine Division during an unmanned aircraft system subject matter expert exchange as part of Exercise Ssang Yong 24 at ROK Marine Corps base Pohang, South Korea, Aug. 29, 2024.

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Justin Shin, right, an intelligence officer assigned to Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and a native of Cheongju, South Korea, translates for Republic of Korea Marines assigned to 1st ROK Marine Division during an unmanned aircraft system subject matter expert exchange as part of Exercise Ssang Yong 24 at ROK Marine Corps base Pohang, South Korea, Aug. 29, 2024.

Photo by Sgt. Amelia Kang

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Justin Shin, right, an intelligence officer assigned to, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and a native of Cheongju, South Korea, translates for Republic of Korea Marines assigned to 1st ROK Marine Division during an unmanned aircraft system subject matter expert exchange as part of Exercise Ssang Yong 24 at ROK Marine Corps base Pohang, South Korea, Aug. 29, 2024. Shin, a fluent Korean speaker, played a key role in coordinating planning, logistics, key leader engagements, and other exercise elements throughout exercise SY24.

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Justin Shin, right, an intelligence officer assigned to, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and a native of Cheongju, South Korea, translates for Republic of Korea Marines assigned to 1st ROK Marine Division during an unmanned aircraft system subject matter expert exchange as part of Exercise Ssang Yong 24 at ROK Marine Corps base Pohang, South Korea, Aug. 29, 2024. Shin, a fluent Korean speaker, played a key role in coordinating planning, logistics, key leader engagements, and other exercise elements throughout exercise SY24.

Photo by Cpl. Luis Agostini

Marines and civilians conduct a commemorative hike on Grytoya Island, Norway, July 25, 2024. The hike was conducted in honor of five U.S. Marines killed in a helicopter crash during Exercise Strong Express in 1972 on the island.

Marines and civilians conduct a commemorative hike on Grytoya Island, Norway, July 25, 2024. The hike was conducted in honor of five U.S. Marines killed in a helicopter crash during Exercise Strong Express in 1972 on the island.

Photo by Sgt. Kedrick Schumacher

The family of Cpl. Spencer Collart attend a ceremony and pose for a photo during an award presentation posthumously honoring his heroic actions, Sept. 16, 2024, at Marine Barracks Washington. Gen. Eric M. Smith, 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, posthumously awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal to Cpl. Collart's family in recognition of the heroic actions Collart made while attempting to save the lives of his fellow Marines following a crash of their MV-22 Osprey on Aug. 27, 2023. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tawanya Norwood)

The family of Cpl. Spencer Collart attend a ceremony and pose for a photo during an award presentation posthumously honoring his heroic actions, Sept. 16, 2024, at Marine Barracks Washington. Gen. Eric M. Smith, 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, posthumously awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal to Cpl. Collart's family in recognition of the heroic actions Collart made while attempting to save the lives of his fellow Marines following a crash of their MV-22 Osprey on Aug. 27, 2023. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tawanya Norwood)

Photo by Sgt. Tawanya Norwood

The family of Cpl. Spencer Collart attend a ceremony and pose for a photo during an award presentation posthumously honoring his heroic actions, Sept. 16, 2024, at Marine Barracks Washington. Gen. Eric M. Smith, 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, posthumously awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal to Cpl. Collart's family in recognition of the heroic actions Collart made while attempting to save the lives of his fellow Marines following a crash of their MV-22 Osprey on Aug. 27, 2023. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tawanya Norwood)

The family of Cpl. Spencer Collart attend a ceremony and pose for a photo during an award presentation posthumously honoring his heroic actions, Sept. 16, 2024, at Marine Barracks Washington. Gen. Eric M. Smith, 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, posthumously awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal to Cpl. Collart's family in recognition of the heroic actions Collart made while attempting to save the lives of his fellow Marines following a crash of their MV-22 Osprey on Aug. 27, 2023. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tawanya Norwood)

Photo by Sgt. Tawanya Norwood

The family of Cpl. Spencer Collart attend a ceremony and pose for a photo during an award presentation posthumously honoring his heroic actions, Sept. 16, 2024, at Marine Barracks Washington. Gen. Eric M. Smith, 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, posthumously awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal to Cpl. Collart's family in recognition of the heroic actions Collart made while attempting to save the lives of his fellow Marines following a crash of their MV-22 Osprey on Aug. 27, 2023. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tawanya Norwood)

The family of Cpl. Spencer Collart attend a ceremony and pose for a photo during an award presentation posthumously honoring his heroic actions, Sept. 16, 2024, at Marine Barracks Washington. Gen. Eric M. Smith, 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, posthumously awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal to Cpl. Collart's family in recognition of the heroic actions Collart made while attempting to save the lives of his fellow Marines following a crash of their MV-22 Osprey on Aug. 27, 2023. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tawanya Norwood)

Photo by Sgt. Tawanya Norwood

Marines with 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC) conduct rigid-hull inflatable boat operations in the Mediterranean Sea, Aug. 22, 2024. The 24th MEU (SOC) is conducting operations in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa area of operations, improving interoperability while demonstrating the combat power and flexibility of the Navy-Marine Corps team.

Marines with 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC) conduct rigid-hull inflatable boat operations in the Mediterranean Sea, Aug. 22, 2024. The 24th MEU (SOC) is conducting operations in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa area of operations, improving interoperability while demonstrating the combat power and flexibility of the Navy-Marine Corps team.

Photo by Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy

Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Donald Holbert, the communication strategy and operations staff noncommissioned officer in charge of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, read a promotion warrant for Sgt. Amelia Kang, a combat graphics specialist, aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) at Busan Naval Base, South Korea, Sept. 8, 2024. The 15th MEU conducted Exercise Ssang Yong 24 to strengthen the Republic of Korea-U.S. Alliance through joint training, contributing toward combined amphibious capability.

Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Donald Holbert, the communication strategy and operations staff noncommissioned officer in charge of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, read a promotion warrant for Sgt. Amelia Kang, a combat graphics specialist, aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) at Busan Naval Base, South Korea, Sept. 8, 2024. The 15th MEU conducted Exercise Ssang Yong 24 to strengthen the Republic of Korea-U.S. Alliance through joint training, contributing toward combined amphibious capability.

Photo by Cpl. Joseph Helms