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U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. James F. Glynn, left, incoming commander, receives the colors from Lt. Gen. William M. Jurney, outgoing commander, both with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, during the MARFORPAC change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Sept. 12, 2024. With two-thirds of the Marine Corps operating forces assigned, MARFORPAC operates in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility, the largest Geographical Combatant Command in the U.S. Department of Defense, as the Nation’s expedition force and like-minded allies and partners to preserve and maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Ash McLaughlin)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. James F. Glynn, left, incoming commander, receives the colors from Lt. Gen. William M. Jurney, outgoing commander, both with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, during the MARFORPAC change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Sept. 12, 2024. With two-thirds of the Marine Corps operating forces assigned, MARFORPAC operates in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility, the largest Geographical Combatant Command in the U.S. Department of Defense, as the Nation’s expedition force and like-minded allies and partners to preserve and maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Ash McLaughlin)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Ash McLaughlin

A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules assigned to 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepares for takeoff at Changi Airport, Singapore, Sept. 9, 2024. VMGR-352 stopped in Singapore while flying from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, to deliver essential personnel, supplies and equipment to 3rd MAW squadrons deployed in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn Africa.

A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules assigned to 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepares for takeoff at Changi Airport, Singapore, Sept. 9, 2024. VMGR-352 stopped in Singapore while flying from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, to deliver essential personnel, supplies and equipment to 3rd MAW squadrons deployed in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn Africa.

Photo by Sgt. Emeline Swyers

U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Christian Villalobos, a KC-130J Super Hercules flight engineer with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, communicates with pilots during engine startup prior to takeoff at Changi Airport, Singapore, Sept. 9, 2024. VMGR-352 stopped in Singapore while flying from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, to deliver essential personnel, supplies and equipment to 3rd MAW squadrons deployed in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emeline Swyers)

U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Christian Villalobos, a KC-130J Super Hercules flight engineer with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, communicates with pilots during engine startup prior to takeoff at Changi Airport, Singapore, Sept. 9, 2024. VMGR-352 stopped in Singapore while flying from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, to deliver essential personnel, supplies and equipment to 3rd MAW squadrons deployed in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emeline Swyers)

Photo by Sgt. Emeline Swyers

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

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Amelia Kang, a combat graphics specialist assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and a native of Portland, Oregon, is promoted to sergeant aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) at Busan Naval Base, South Korea, Sept. 8, 2024. The 15th MEU was in South Korea conducting Exercise Ssang Yong 24 to strengthen the Republic of Korea-U.S. Alliance through bilateral, joint training, contributing toward combined amphibious capability in defense of the Korean Peninsula. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Helms)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Amelia Kang, a combat graphics specialist assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and a native of Portland, Oregon, is promoted to sergeant aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) at Busan Naval Base, South Korea, Sept. 8, 2024. The 15th MEU was in South Korea conducting Exercise Ssang Yong 24 to strengthen the Republic of Korea-U.S. Alliance through bilateral, joint training, contributing toward combined amphibious capability in defense of the Korean Peninsula. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Helms)

Photo by Cpl. Joseph Helms

U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Christian Villalobos, a KC-130J Super Hercules flight engineer with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, cleans the exterior of a KC-130J during preflight checks at Guam International Airport, Sept. 7, 2024. VMGR-352 stopped in Guam while flying from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, to deliver essential personnel, supplies and equipment to 3rd MAW squadrons deployed in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emeline Swyers)

U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Christian Villalobos, a KC-130J Super Hercules flight engineer with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, cleans the exterior of a KC-130J during preflight checks at Guam International Airport, Sept. 7, 2024. VMGR-352 stopped in Guam while flying from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, to deliver essential personnel, supplies and equipment to 3rd MAW squadrons deployed in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emeline Swyers)

Photo by Sgt. Emeline Swyers

A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing prepares for takeoff at Guam International Airport, Sept. 7, 2024. VMGR-352 stopped in Guam while flying from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, to deliver essential personnel, supplies and equipment to 3rd MAW squadrons deployed in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emeline Swyers)

A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing prepares for takeoff at Guam International Airport, Sept. 7, 2024. VMGR-352 stopped in Guam while flying from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, to deliver essential personnel, supplies and equipment to 3rd MAW squadrons deployed in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emeline Swyers)

Photo by Sgt. Emeline Swyers

Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center instructors hike as 3-man glacier teams alongside Argentine marines to the summit of a mountain range in Argentina, Sept. 6, 2024. Knowledge exchanges such as these foster camaraderie and mutual reliance between U.S. and Argentine forces which aims to strengthen their ability to cooperate for future exercises.

Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center instructors hike as 3-man glacier teams alongside Argentine marines to the summit of a mountain range in Argentina, Sept. 6, 2024. Knowledge exchanges such as these foster camaraderie and mutual reliance between U.S. and Argentine forces which aims to strengthen their ability to cooperate for future exercises.

Photo by Cpl. Samuel Qin

U.S. Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center instructors hike as 3-man glacier teams alongside Argentine marines to the summit of a mountain range at Martial Glacier in Ushuaia, Argentina, Sept. 6, 2024. Knowledge exchanges such as these foster camaraderie and mutual reliance between U.S. and Argentine forces, which aims to strengthen their ability to work together for future exercises.

U.S. Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center instructors hike as 3-man glacier teams alongside Argentine marines to the summit of a mountain range at Martial Glacier in Ushuaia, Argentina, Sept. 6, 2024. Knowledge exchanges such as these foster camaraderie and mutual reliance between U.S. and Argentine forces, which aims to strengthen their ability to work together for future exercises.

Photo by Cpl. Samuel Qin

Then-Naval Academy Midshipman Christine Vallely poses for a photo with her late mother, Barbara Vallely, at an Army-Navy football game. Now Col. Christine Houser is the Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton commander.

Then-Naval Academy Midshipman Christine Vallely poses for a photo with her late mother, Barbara Vallely, at an Army-Navy football game. Now Col. Christine Houser is the Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton commander.

Photo by Courtesy Photo

Col. Christine Houser, left, commander of Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, stands at the podium after finishing second in the Women's Masters Division during the 2024 Armed Forces Triathlon Championship at Naval Base Ventura County, Calif. Also pictured are first place finisher, Air Force Maj. Esther Willett, center; and third place finisher Army Maj. Christyn Gaa.

Col. Christine Houser, left, commander of Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, stands at the podium after finishing second in the Women's Masters Division during the 2024 Armed Forces Triathlon Championship at Naval Base Ventura County, Calif. Also pictured are first place finisher, Air Force Maj. Esther Willett, center; and third place finisher Army Maj. Christyn Gaa.

Photo by Joe Lacdan

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Justin Shin, an intelligence officer assigned to Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and a native of Cheongju, South Korea, poses for a photo during exercise Ssang Yong 24 at Marine Corps Installation Camp Mujuk, South Korea, Sept. 5, 2024. Shin, a fluent Korean speaker, played a key role in coordinating planning, logistics, key leader engagements, and other exercise elements throughout exercise SY24. Exercise SY24 strengthens the Republic of Korea-U.S. Alliance through bilateral, joint training, contributing toward combined amphibious capability in defense of the Korean Peninsula. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Luis Agostini)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Justin Shin, an intelligence officer assigned to Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and a native of Cheongju, South Korea, poses for a photo during exercise Ssang Yong 24 at Marine Corps Installation Camp Mujuk, South Korea, Sept. 5, 2024. Shin, a fluent Korean speaker, played a key role in coordinating planning, logistics, key leader engagements, and other exercise elements throughout exercise SY24. Exercise SY24 strengthens the Republic of Korea-U.S. Alliance through bilateral, joint training, contributing toward combined amphibious capability in defense of the Korean Peninsula. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Luis Agostini)

Photo by Cpl. Luis Agostini

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Anthony Henderson, commanding general of Training Command, reviews his shots while participating in various rifle drills at Weapons Training Battalion on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Sept. 5, 2024. Training Command develops, sustains, and enhances individual military knowledge, skills, and attitudes in Marines to meet warfighting requirements of the total force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ethan Miller)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Anthony Henderson, commanding general of Training Command, reviews his shots while participating in various rifle drills at Weapons Training Battalion on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Sept. 5, 2024. Training Command develops, sustains, and enhances individual military knowledge, skills, and attitudes in Marines to meet warfighting requirements of the total force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ethan Miller)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ethan Miller

A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepares for takeoff at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Sept. 5, 2024. VMGR-352 stopped at MCAS Kaneohe Bay while flying from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, to deliver essential personnel, supplies and equipment to 3rd MAW squadrons deployed in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emeline Swyers)

A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepares for takeoff at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Sept. 5, 2024. VMGR-352 stopped at MCAS Kaneohe Bay while flying from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, to deliver essential personnel, supplies and equipment to 3rd MAW squadrons deployed in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emeline Swyers)

Photo by Sgt. Emeline Swyers

U.S. Marines with Marine Air Support Squadron 6, stand in formation outside the Chilean marines camp at the Expeditionary Advanced Base North in Puerto Aldea, Chile, on Sept. 3, 2024. EAB North was set up to facilitate multi-lateral training and provide amphibious operation training in the littorals. Through event-driven scenarios, UNITAS provides unique training opportunities both at-sea and ashore in challenging and uncertain environments to conduct joint maritime operations that enhance warfighting proficiency and increase interoperability among participating naval and marine forces.

U.S. Marines with Marine Air Support Squadron 6, stand in formation outside the Chilean marines camp at the Expeditionary Advanced Base North in Puerto Aldea, Chile, on Sept. 3, 2024. EAB North was set up to facilitate multi-lateral training and provide amphibious operation training in the littorals. Through event-driven scenarios, UNITAS provides unique training opportunities both at-sea and ashore in challenging and uncertain environments to conduct joint maritime operations that enhance warfighting proficiency and increase interoperability among participating naval and marine forces.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Payton Goodrich

A Chilean sailor looks at the flag of Chile during the opening ceremony for Exercise UNITAS LXV aboard LSDH 91 “Sargento Aldea”, Chile, Sept. 2, 2024. The ceremony kicked off the 65th annual UNITAS where 25 nations will train together to strengthen partnerships and interoperability.

A Chilean sailor looks at the flag of Chile during the opening ceremony for Exercise UNITAS LXV aboard LSDH 91 “Sargento Aldea”, Chile, Sept. 2, 2024. The ceremony kicked off the 65th annual UNITAS where 25 nations will train together to strengthen partnerships and interoperability.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Diaz

Marine Lance Cpl. Angel MendozaCruz, an expeditionary fuel technician with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3, fuels a U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon at a forward arming and refueling point during Super Garuda Shield 2024 at Juanda International Airport, Indonesia, Aug. 30, 2024. Super Garuda Shield is an annual exercise that focuses on commitment to partnership and a free and open Indo-Pacific.

Marine Lance Cpl. Angel MendozaCruz, an expeditionary fuel technician with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3, fuels a U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon at a forward arming and refueling point during Super Garuda Shield 2024 at Juanda International Airport, Indonesia, Aug. 30, 2024. Super Garuda Shield is an annual exercise that focuses on commitment to partnership and a free and open Indo-Pacific.

Photo by Cpl. Migel Reynosa

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

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

The 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric M. Smith, shakes hands with Cpl. Daniel L. Heller, a U.S. Marine Corps Vietnam veteran, during his Navy Cross award ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, Washington D.C., Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024. The award ceremony was an upgrade to a Silver Star award for Cpl. Heller's actions during the Vietnam War on Feb. 13, 1969.

The 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric M. Smith, shakes hands with Cpl. Daniel L. Heller, a U.S. Marine Corps Vietnam veteran, during his Navy Cross award ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, Washington D.C., Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024. The award ceremony was an upgrade to a Silver Star award for Cpl. Heller's actions during the Vietnam War on Feb. 13, 1969.

Photo by Sgt. Ethan Craw