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U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jeffrey Hammond, left, and Marina De Guerra Del Peru Capitan de Navio Ricardo Fallaque, sign Minutes during a Staff Planner Working Group at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans, Louisiana, Nov. 15, 2024. Members of U.S. Marine Forces, South and Peru discussed opportunities for the Marina De Guerra Del Peru that align with U.S. Department of State’s goals for the next five years. SPWG’s give the opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions, exchanges and foster a deeper understanding of individual maritime strategies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Eduardo Delatorre)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jeffrey Hammond, left, and Marina De Guerra Del Peru Capitan de Navio Ricardo Fallaque, sign Minutes during a Staff Planner Working Group at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans, Louisiana, Nov. 15, 2024. Members of U.S. Marine Forces, South and Peru discussed opportunities for the Marina De Guerra Del Peru that align with U.S. Department of State’s goals for the next five years. SPWG’s give the opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions, exchanges and foster a deeper understanding of individual maritime strategies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Eduardo Delatorre)

Photo by Cpl. Eduardo Delatorre

U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South leaders and Marina De Guerra Del Peru leaders pose for a picture during a Staff Planner Working Group at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans, Louisiana, Nov. 15, 2024. Members of MARFORSOUTH and Peru discussed opportunities for the Marina De Guerra Del Peru that align with U.S. Department of State’s goals for the next five years. SPWG’s give the opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions, exchanges and foster a deeper understanding of individual maritime strategies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Eduardo Delatorre)

U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South leaders and Marina De Guerra Del Peru leaders pose for a picture during a Staff Planner Working Group at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans, Louisiana, Nov. 15, 2024. Members of MARFORSOUTH and Peru discussed opportunities for the Marina De Guerra Del Peru that align with U.S. Department of State’s goals for the next five years. SPWG’s give the opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions, exchanges and foster a deeper understanding of individual maritime strategies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Eduardo Delatorre)

Photo by Cpl. Eduardo Delatorre

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon execute the “long line” sequence during a halftime show at the Chicago Bears vs. New England Patriots football game at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill., Nov. 10, 2024. During the month of November, the National Football League honors the military with Salute to Service games the Silent Drill Platoon performed in front of tens of thousands spectators at the Chicago Bears versus the New England Patriots. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Iyer P. Ramakrishna)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon execute the “long line” sequence during a halftime show at the Chicago Bears vs. New England Patriots football game at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill., Nov. 10, 2024. During the month of November, the National Football League honors the military with Salute to Service games the Silent Drill Platoon performed in front of tens of thousands spectators at the Chicago Bears versus the New England Patriots. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Iyer P. Ramakrishna)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Iyer Ramakrishna

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean Dynan, commanding officer of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and a native of Massachusetts, cuts the ceremonial birthday cake during a ceremony aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Pacific Ocean Nov. 10, 2024. The cake cutting ceremony was held on the second day of the 15th MEU’s 249th Marine Corps birthday celebrations as Boxer transited past the international dateline. Elements of the 15th MEU are currently embarked aboard Boxer and are conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Amelia Kang)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean Dynan, commanding officer of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and a native of Massachusetts, cuts the ceremonial birthday cake during a ceremony aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Pacific Ocean Nov. 10, 2024. The cake cutting ceremony was held on the second day of the 15th MEU’s 249th Marine Corps birthday celebrations as Boxer transited past the international dateline. Elements of the 15th MEU are currently embarked aboard Boxer and are conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Amelia Kang)

Photo by Sgt. Amelia Kang

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Joseph Morelli, the communications maintenance chief and force fitness instructor assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and a native of Wyoming, explains the order of exercises to Marines during a physical training competition aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Pacific Ocean Nov. 10, 2024. The PT competition was held on the second day of the 15th MEU’s 249th Marine Corps birthday celebrations as Boxer transited past the international dateline. Elements of the 15th MEU are currently embarked aboard Boxer and are conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Helms)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Joseph Morelli, the communications maintenance chief and force fitness instructor assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and a native of Wyoming, explains the order of exercises to Marines during a physical training competition aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Pacific Ocean Nov. 10, 2024. The PT competition was held on the second day of the 15th MEU’s 249th Marine Corps birthday celebrations as Boxer transited past the international dateline. Elements of the 15th MEU are currently embarked aboard Boxer and are conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Helms)

Photo by Cpl. Joseph Helms

U.S. Navy Lt. Fredy Villamil, right, the command chaplain assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and a native of California, serves food to Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Marianne Greene, also assigned to VMM-165 (Rein.), 15th MEU, during a steel beach event aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Pacific Ocean Nov. 10, 2024. The steel beach was held on the second day of the 15th MEU’s 249th Marine Corps birthday celebrations as Boxer transited past the international dateline. Elements of the 15th MEU are currently embarked aboard Boxer and are conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Amelia Kang)

U.S. Navy Lt. Fredy Villamil, right, the command chaplain assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and a native of California, serves food to Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Marianne Greene, also assigned to VMM-165 (Rein.), 15th MEU, during a steel beach event aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Pacific Ocean Nov. 10, 2024. The steel beach was held on the second day of the 15th MEU’s 249th Marine Corps birthday celebrations as Boxer transited past the international dateline. Elements of the 15th MEU are currently embarked aboard Boxer and are conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Amelia Kang)

Photo by Sgt. Amelia Kang

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 225, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conducts a panel check during an air power demonstration aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Pacific Ocean Nov. 10, 2024. The demonstration was held to celebrate the 249th Marine Corps birthday. Elements of the 15th MEU are currently embarked aboard Boxer and are conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Luis Agostini)

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 225, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conducts a panel check during an air power demonstration aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Pacific Ocean Nov. 10, 2024. The demonstration was held to celebrate the 249th Marine Corps birthday. Elements of the 15th MEU are currently embarked aboard Boxer and are conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Luis Agostini)

Photo by Cpl. Luis Agostini

U.S. Navy Capt. Tate Robinson, left, Commodore of Amphibious Squadron 5 and the oldest Marine present during the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit cake cutting ceremony, speaks to the youngest Marine, U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Carson Pash, a machine gun team leader assigned to Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Pacific Ocean Nov. 10 2024. Before commissioning in the Navy, Robinson enlisted in the Marine Corps as a rifleman in 1991. The cake cutting ceremony was held on the second day of the 15th MEU’s 249th Marine Corps birthday celebrations as Boxer transited past the international dateline. Elements of the 15th MEU are currently embarked aboard Boxer and are conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Amelia Kang)

U.S. Navy Capt. Tate Robinson, left, Commodore of Amphibious Squadron 5 and the oldest Marine present during the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit cake cutting ceremony, speaks to the youngest Marine, U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Carson Pash, a machine gun team leader assigned to Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Pacific Ocean Nov. 10 2024. Before commissioning in the Navy, Robinson enlisted in the Marine Corps as a rifleman in 1991. The cake cutting ceremony was held on the second day of the 15th MEU’s 249th Marine Corps birthday celebrations as Boxer transited past the international dateline. Elements of the 15th MEU are currently embarked aboard Boxer and are conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Amelia Kang)

Photo by Sgt. Amelia Kang

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II attached to 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit conducts a panel check during an air power demonstration aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Pacific Ocean Nov. 10, 2024. The demonstration was held to celebrate the 249th Marine Corps birthday. Elements of the 15th MEU are currently embarked aboard Boxer and are conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet.

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II attached to 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit conducts a panel check during an air power demonstration aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Pacific Ocean Nov. 10, 2024. The demonstration was held to celebrate the 249th Marine Corps birthday. Elements of the 15th MEU are currently embarked aboard Boxer and are conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet.

Photo by Sgt. Amelia Kang

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz participate in a 249-mile run as a part of a celebration of the Marine Corps Birthday, at Naval Base Guam, Nov. 6, 2024. To celebrate the Marine Corps’ 249th Birthday, Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz collectively ran 249 miles during a 24-hour period, symbolizing the commitment to excellence, endurance, and the unbreakable bond that unites the Marines. This event concluded on Nov. 7 with the Marine Corps 249th Birthday Cake Cutting ceremony.

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz participate in a 249-mile run as a part of a celebration of the Marine Corps Birthday, at Naval Base Guam, Nov. 6, 2024. To celebrate the Marine Corps’ 249th Birthday, Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz collectively ran 249 miles during a 24-hour period, symbolizing the commitment to excellence, endurance, and the unbreakable bond that unites the Marines. This event concluded on Nov. 7 with the Marine Corps 249th Birthday Cake Cutting ceremony.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Afton Smiley

U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force-Southeast Asia, I Marine Expeditionary Force, and Indonesian marines with 10th Marine Infantry Battalion, Indonesian Korps Marinir, stand in formation during the Keris Marine Exercise (MAREX) 2024 Opening Ceremony at Yonif 10 Marinir, Batam, Indonesia, Nov. 6, 2024. Keris MAREX is a bilateral exercise conducted by the U.S. Marine Corps and Korps Marinir Republik Indonesia, or Indonesian Marine Corps, to strengthen relationships as military partners and increase interoperability among participating forces in the advancement of a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. MRF-SEA is a rotational unit derived from elements of I Marine Expeditionary Force executing a U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific operational model that involves training events and exchanges with partner military subject matter experts, promotes security goals with Allied and partner nations, and ensures a persistent I MEF presence west of the International Date Line. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Shaina Jupiter)

U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force-Southeast Asia, I Marine Expeditionary Force, and Indonesian marines with 10th Marine Infantry Battalion, Indonesian Korps Marinir, stand in formation during the Keris Marine Exercise (MAREX) 2024 Opening Ceremony at Yonif 10 Marinir, Batam, Indonesia, Nov. 6, 2024. Keris MAREX is a bilateral exercise conducted by the U.S. Marine Corps and Korps Marinir Republik Indonesia, or Indonesian Marine Corps, to strengthen relationships as military partners and increase interoperability among participating forces in the advancement of a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. MRF-SEA is a rotational unit derived from elements of I Marine Expeditionary Force executing a U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific operational model that involves training events and exchanges with partner military subject matter experts, promotes security goals with Allied and partner nations, and ensures a persistent I MEF presence west of the International Date Line. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Shaina Jupiter)

Photo by Sgt. Shaina Jupiter

Service members with the Royal Malaysian Armed Forces, along with U.S. Marines attached to Marine Rotational Force-Southeast Asia, pose for a photo for an amphibious planning subject matter expert exchange during exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training Malaysia 2024 on Lumut Naval Base, Lumut, Malaysia, Oct. 31, 2024. CARAT Malaysia 2024 highlights the 30th anniversary of CARAT among allies and partners as a way to demonstrate long-term commitment to strengthened relationships throughout South and Southeast Asia and to highlight U.S. commitment to key Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) partners to reinforce ASEAN Centrality. MRF-SEA is a rotational unit derived from elements of I Marine Expeditionary Force executing a U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific operational model that involves training events and exchanges with partner military subject matter experts, promotes security goals with Allied and partner nations, and ensures a persistent I MEF presence west of the International Date Line. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler Wilson)

Service members with the Royal Malaysian Armed Forces, along with U.S. Marines attached to Marine Rotational Force-Southeast Asia, pose for a photo for an amphibious planning subject matter expert exchange during exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training Malaysia 2024 on Lumut Naval Base, Lumut, Malaysia, Oct. 31, 2024. CARAT Malaysia 2024 highlights the 30th anniversary of CARAT among allies and partners as a way to demonstrate long-term commitment to strengthened relationships throughout South and Southeast Asia and to highlight U.S. commitment to key Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) partners to reinforce ASEAN Centrality. MRF-SEA is a rotational unit derived from elements of I Marine Expeditionary Force executing a U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific operational model that involves training events and exchanges with partner military subject matter experts, promotes security goals with Allied and partner nations, and ensures a persistent I MEF presence west of the International Date Line. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler Wilson)

Photo by Cpl. Tyler Wilson

Service members with the Royal Malaysian Armed Forces, along with U.S. Marines attached to Marine Rotational Force-Southeast Asia, pose for a photo for an amphibious planning subject matter expert exchange during exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training Malaysia 2024 in Lumut, Malaysia, Oct. 31, 2024. CARAT Malaysia 2024 highlights the 30th anniversary of CARAT among allies and partners as a way to demonstrate long-term commitment to strengthened relationships throughout South and Southeast Asia and to highlight U.S. commitment to key Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) partners to reinforce ASEAN Centrality. MRF-SEA is a rotational unit derived from elements of I Marine Expeditionary Force executing a U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific operational model that involves training events and exchanges with partner military subject matter experts, promotes security goals with Allied and partner nations, and ensures a persistent I MEF presence west of the International Date Line.

Service members with the Royal Malaysian Armed Forces, along with U.S. Marines attached to Marine Rotational Force-Southeast Asia, pose for a photo for an amphibious planning subject matter expert exchange during exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training Malaysia 2024 in Lumut, Malaysia, Oct. 31, 2024. CARAT Malaysia 2024 highlights the 30th anniversary of CARAT among allies and partners as a way to demonstrate long-term commitment to strengthened relationships throughout South and Southeast Asia and to highlight U.S. commitment to key Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) partners to reinforce ASEAN Centrality. MRF-SEA is a rotational unit derived from elements of I Marine Expeditionary Force executing a U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific operational model that involves training events and exchanges with partner military subject matter experts, promotes security goals with Allied and partner nations, and ensures a persistent I MEF presence west of the International Date Line.

Photo by Cpl. Tyler Wilson

U.S. Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing and Japan Air Self-Defense Force members with the 303rd and 306th Tactical Fighter Squadrons pose for a photo during exercise Keen Sword 25 at JASDF Komatsu Air Base, Japan, Oct. 31, 2024. Keen Sword is a biennial, joint and bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Forces personnel, designed to increase readiness and interoperability while strengthening the ironclad U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Shannon Doherty)

U.S. Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing and Japan Air Self-Defense Force members with the 303rd and 306th Tactical Fighter Squadrons pose for a photo during exercise Keen Sword 25 at JASDF Komatsu Air Base, Japan, Oct. 31, 2024. Keen Sword is a biennial, joint and bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Forces personnel, designed to increase readiness and interoperability while strengthening the ironclad U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Shannon Doherty)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Shannon Doherty

Distinguished guests render honors during the presentation of colors at a Marine Corps birthday ceremony on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Oct. 31, 2024. DPAA Marines were joined by Marine Corps Forces, Pacific senior leaders and DPAA senior leadership to celebrate the 249th Marine Corps birthday, highlighting the overlap of commitment, pride, and professionalism these two organizations share. DPAA's mission is to provide the fullest possible accounting of U.S. personnel to their families and the nation. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lesley Cisneros)

Distinguished guests render honors during the presentation of colors at a Marine Corps birthday ceremony on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Oct. 31, 2024. DPAA Marines were joined by Marine Corps Forces, Pacific senior leaders and DPAA senior leadership to celebrate the 249th Marine Corps birthday, highlighting the overlap of commitment, pride, and professionalism these two organizations share. DPAA's mission is to provide the fullest possible accounting of U.S. personnel to their families and the nation. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lesley Cisneros)

Photo by Sgt. Lesley Cisneros

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Thomas Vallely, right, operations officer with Marine Rotational Force-Southeast Asia, presents a gift to Royal Malaysian Lt. Col. Zain Azrai Bin Haji Karia, left, staff officer 1 with 10th Brigade Headquarters, Rapid Deployment Force during an amphibious planning subject matter expert exchange, as part of exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training Malaysia 2024 in Lumut, Malaysia, Oct. 31, 2024. CARAT Malaysia 2024 highlights the 30th anniversary of CARAT among allies and partners to demonstrate long-term commitment, and highlights U.S. commitment to key Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) partners to reinforce ASEAN Centrality. MRF-SEA is a rotational unit derived from elements of I Marine Expeditionary Force executing a U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific operational model that involves training events and exchanges with partner military subject matter experts, promoting security goals with Allied and partner nations, and ensuring a persistent I MEF presence west of the International Date Line.

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Thomas Vallely, right, operations officer with Marine Rotational Force-Southeast Asia, presents a gift to Royal Malaysian Lt. Col. Zain Azrai Bin Haji Karia, left, staff officer 1 with 10th Brigade Headquarters, Rapid Deployment Force during an amphibious planning subject matter expert exchange, as part of exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training Malaysia 2024 in Lumut, Malaysia, Oct. 31, 2024. CARAT Malaysia 2024 highlights the 30th anniversary of CARAT among allies and partners to demonstrate long-term commitment, and highlights U.S. commitment to key Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) partners to reinforce ASEAN Centrality. MRF-SEA is a rotational unit derived from elements of I Marine Expeditionary Force executing a U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific operational model that involves training events and exchanges with partner military subject matter experts, promoting security goals with Allied and partner nations, and ensuring a persistent I MEF presence west of the International Date Line.

Photo by Cpl. Tyler Wilson

U.S. Marines with 1st Combat Engineer Battalion measure drywall during Operation Clean Sweep at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 29, 2024. Operation Clean Sweep is a joint initiative between Marine Corps Installations West and I Marine Expeditionary Force at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton to improve living conditions for Marines and Sailors.

U.S. Marines with 1st Combat Engineer Battalion measure drywall during Operation Clean Sweep at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 29, 2024. Operation Clean Sweep is a joint initiative between Marine Corps Installations West and I Marine Expeditionary Force at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton to improve living conditions for Marines and Sailors.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jeslianne Torres

U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Adam T. Taitano, 1st Combat Engineer Battalion logistics officer along with U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jared R. Wilbanks, 1st CEB combat engineer, fix a door lock during Operation Clean Sweep at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 29, 2024. Operation Clean Sweep is a joint initiative between Marine Corps Installations West and I Marine Expeditionary Force at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton to improve living conditions for Marines and Sailors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jeslianne A. Torres).

U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Adam T. Taitano, 1st Combat Engineer Battalion logistics officer along with U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jared R. Wilbanks, 1st CEB combat engineer, fix a door lock during Operation Clean Sweep at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 29, 2024. Operation Clean Sweep is a joint initiative between Marine Corps Installations West and I Marine Expeditionary Force at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton to improve living conditions for Marines and Sailors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jeslianne A. Torres).

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jeslianne Torres

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, navigate an obstacle during the Crucible at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 29, 2024. The Crucible is a 54-hour exercise where recruits apply the knowledge they learned throughout recruit training to earn the title United States Marine.

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, navigate an obstacle during the Crucible at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 29, 2024. The Crucible is a 54-hour exercise where recruits apply the knowledge they learned throughout recruit training to earn the title United States Marine.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Hutchinson

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Nosikahhokli Melendez, a fire support Marine with III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, prepares to depart on a MV-22 Osprey, attached to 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, during exercise Keen Sword 25 in Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 28, 2024. The MV-22 is a tiltrotor aircraft that provides expeditionary troop transport, allowing units to deploy to W-174 Joint Okinawa Range Complex to rehearse coordination of close air support and fires, strengthening joint and bilateral interoperability and readiness. Keen Sword is a biennial, joint and bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and Japan-Self Defense Force personnel, designed to increase readiness and interoperability while strengthening the ironclad U.S.-Japan alliance.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Nosikahhokli Melendez, a fire support Marine with III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, prepares to depart on a MV-22 Osprey, attached to 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, during exercise Keen Sword 25 in Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 28, 2024. The MV-22 is a tiltrotor aircraft that provides expeditionary troop transport, allowing units to deploy to W-174 Joint Okinawa Range Complex to rehearse coordination of close air support and fires, strengthening joint and bilateral interoperability and readiness. Keen Sword is a biennial, joint and bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and Japan-Self Defense Force personnel, designed to increase readiness and interoperability while strengthening the ironclad U.S.-Japan alliance.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Manuel Serrano