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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jacob Beard, a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System operator with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines, assists Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing in the test of a prototype HIMARS loading system, which allows the HIMARS launch pod to be loaded into the back of an MV-22B Osprey, at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, July 26, 2023. The system was designed by GySgt. Rodrigo HernandezPolindara, VMM-265, to offer a more efficient method of transporting HIMARS.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jacob Beard, a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System operator with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines, assists Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing in the test of a prototype HIMARS loading system, which allows the HIMARS launch pod to be loaded into the back of an MV-22B Osprey, at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, July 26, 2023. The system was designed by GySgt. Rodrigo HernandezPolindara, VMM-265, to offer a more efficient method of transporting HIMARS.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Emily Weiss

A U.S. Navy LCAC enters the well deck of the San Antonio class amphibious transport docking ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) on the Atlantic Ocean, July 25, 2023. The USS Mesa Verde (LPD-19), assigned to the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michele Clarke)

A U.S. Navy LCAC enters the well deck of the San Antonio class amphibious transport docking ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) on the Atlantic Ocean, July 25, 2023. The USS Mesa Verde (LPD-19), assigned to the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michele Clarke)

Photo by Cpl. Michele Clarke

A U.S. Marine assigned to Reconnaissance Company, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, rides an MMX motorcycle enroute to a raid site during the ground interoperability exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 25, 2023. The ground interoperability training integrates the Reconnaissance Company and supporting elements into a raid force to conduct land-based specialized limited-scale raids in preparation for more complex amphibious and maritime operations.

A U.S. Marine assigned to Reconnaissance Company, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, rides an MMX motorcycle enroute to a raid site during the ground interoperability exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 25, 2023. The ground interoperability training integrates the Reconnaissance Company and supporting elements into a raid force to conduct land-based specialized limited-scale raids in preparation for more complex amphibious and maritime operations.

Photo by Cpl. Joseph Helms

U.S. Marines participate in a pistol shooting competition during the Force Headquarters Group Super Squad Competition at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July, 24, 2023. During the multi-day competition, reserve units from all across the Marine Corps, exercised their technical and tactical proficiencies by competing in events that highlighted offensive/defensive operations, patrolling techniques, combat marksmanship, physical endurance and small unit leadership.

U.S. Marines participate in a pistol shooting competition during the Force Headquarters Group Super Squad Competition at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July, 24, 2023. During the multi-day competition, reserve units from all across the Marine Corps, exercised their technical and tactical proficiencies by competing in events that highlighted offensive/defensive operations, patrolling techniques, combat marksmanship, physical endurance and small unit leadership.

Photo by Cpl. Mitchell Johnson

U.S. Marines participate in a simulated Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear exercise during the Force Headquarters Group Super Squad Competition at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July, 23, 2023. During the multi-day competition, reserve units from all across the Marine Corps, exercised their technical and tactical proficiencies by competing in events that highlighted offensive/defensive operations, patrolling techniques, combat marksmanship, physical endurance and small unit leadership.

U.S. Marines participate in a simulated Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear exercise during the Force Headquarters Group Super Squad Competition at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July, 23, 2023. During the multi-day competition, reserve units from all across the Marine Corps, exercised their technical and tactical proficiencies by competing in events that highlighted offensive/defensive operations, patrolling techniques, combat marksmanship, physical endurance and small unit leadership.

Photo by Cpl. Mitchell Johnson

U.S. Navy Hospitalman 2nd Class Nicholas Mclellan, a student with Mountain Medicine 1-23, practices rappelling during MMED at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, California, July 23, 2023. MMED challenges service members with various medical and technical problems common to mountainous environments in preparation for future conflicts in austere terrain.

U.S. Navy Hospitalman 2nd Class Nicholas Mclellan, a student with Mountain Medicine 1-23, practices rappelling during MMED at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, California, July 23, 2023. MMED challenges service members with various medical and technical problems common to mountainous environments in preparation for future conflicts in austere terrain.

Photo by LCpl. Anna Higman

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. River Danvers, a loadmaster with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, signals to aircraft with an Aldis lamp during Exercise Talisman Sabre 23 near Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia, July 21, 2023. Talisman Sabre is the largest bilateral military exercise between Australia and the United States, with multinational participation, advancing a free and open Indo-Pacific by strengthening relationships and interoperability among key Allies and enhancing our collective capabilities to respond to various potential security concerns.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. River Danvers, a loadmaster with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, signals to aircraft with an Aldis lamp during Exercise Talisman Sabre 23 near Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia, July 21, 2023. Talisman Sabre is the largest bilateral military exercise between Australia and the United States, with multinational participation, advancing a free and open Indo-Pacific by strengthening relationships and interoperability among key Allies and enhancing our collective capabilities to respond to various potential security concerns.

Photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs

U.S. Marines with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, military members from Guyana Defence Force, use improvised flotation devices using different techniques taught in Jungle Amphibious Training School during Tradewinds 2023 at Jungle Area Training Site, Guyana, July 20, 2023. Tradewinds is a U.S. Southern Command-sponsored exercise designed to strengthen partnerships and interoperability, promote human rights, as well as increase all participants' training capacity and capability to mitigate, plan for and respond to crises and security threats.

U.S. Marines with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, military members from Guyana Defence Force, use improvised flotation devices using different techniques taught in Jungle Amphibious Training School during Tradewinds 2023 at Jungle Area Training Site, Guyana, July 20, 2023. Tradewinds is a U.S. Southern Command-sponsored exercise designed to strengthen partnerships and interoperability, promote human rights, as well as increase all participants' training capacity and capability to mitigate, plan for and respond to crises and security threats.

Photo by Cpl. Ryan Schmid

U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Robert Robinson, right, the operations chief with 1st Marine Division, greets Royal Australian Army Brigadier Gregory Novak, the 6th Combat Support Brigade commander, before a Talisman Sabre 23 staff brief at Lavarack Barracks in Townsville, Australia, July 20, 2023. Talisman Sabre is the largest bilateral military exercise between Australia and the United States advancing a free and open Indo-Pacific by strengthening relationships and interoperability among key Allies and enhancing our collective capabilities to respond to a wide array of potential security concerns.

U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Robert Robinson, right, the operations chief with 1st Marine Division, greets Royal Australian Army Brigadier Gregory Novak, the 6th Combat Support Brigade commander, before a Talisman Sabre 23 staff brief at Lavarack Barracks in Townsville, Australia, July 20, 2023. Talisman Sabre is the largest bilateral military exercise between Australia and the United States advancing a free and open Indo-Pacific by strengthening relationships and interoperability among key Allies and enhancing our collective capabilities to respond to a wide array of potential security concerns.

Photo by Cpl. Emeline Molla

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Angelina Monnette, an engineer equipment operator with 2d Landing Support Battalion, 2d Marine Logistics Group, 2d Marine Division, conducts an obstacle course during a Martial Arts Instructor Course on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 20, 2023. MAI Courses are designed to develop the individual Marine’s understanding of combative techniques while enduring both mental and physical stressors.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Angelina Monnette, an engineer equipment operator with 2d Landing Support Battalion, 2d Marine Logistics Group, 2d Marine Division, conducts an obstacle course during a Martial Arts Instructor Course on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 20, 2023. MAI Courses are designed to develop the individual Marine’s understanding of combative techniques while enduring both mental and physical stressors.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Osmar Gutierrez

U.S. Marines with the Maritime Special Purpose Force, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)), set security while conducting a fast-rope insertion from a UH-1Y Venom during a visit, board, search, and seizure training continuum aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), Atlantic Ocean, July 19, 2023. Fast-roping is a tactical maneuver used to quickly insert troops into austere terrain in which a helicopter may not be able to land. The 26th MEU(SOC), embarked with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, is on a scheduled deployment and remains ready to act as the Nation’s Immediate Response Force within the Fifth and Sixth Fleet’s areas of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kyle Jia)

U.S. Marines with the Maritime Special Purpose Force, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)), set security while conducting a fast-rope insertion from a UH-1Y Venom during a visit, board, search, and seizure training continuum aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), Atlantic Ocean, July 19, 2023. Fast-roping is a tactical maneuver used to quickly insert troops into austere terrain in which a helicopter may not be able to land. The 26th MEU(SOC), embarked with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, is on a scheduled deployment and remains ready to act as the Nation’s Immediate Response Force within the Fifth and Sixth Fleet’s areas of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kyle Jia)

Photo by Cpl. Kyle Jia

U.S. Marines with Force Company, 2d Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division, under tactical control of Task Force 61/2, fast rope out of a MH-60S helicopter in Souda Bay, Greece on July 19, 2023. Task Force 61/2.5 provides naval and joint force commanders with dedicated multi-domain reconnaissance and counter reconnaissance capabilities.

U.S. Marines with Force Company, 2d Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division, under tactical control of Task Force 61/2, fast rope out of a MH-60S helicopter in Souda Bay, Greece on July 19, 2023. Task Force 61/2.5 provides naval and joint force commanders with dedicated multi-domain reconnaissance and counter reconnaissance capabilities.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Emma Gray

U.S. Marines with the Maritime Special Purpose Force, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, set security while conducting a fast-rope insertion from a UH-1Y Venom during a visit, board, search, and seizure training continuum aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan, Atlantic Ocean, July 19, 2023. Fast-roping is a tactical maneuver used to quickly insert troops into austere terrain in which a helicopter may not be able to land. The 26th MEU, embarked with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, is on a scheduled deployment and remains ready to act as the Nation’s Immediate Response Force within the Fifth and Sixth Fleet’s areas of responsibility.

U.S. Marines with the Maritime Special Purpose Force, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, set security while conducting a fast-rope insertion from a UH-1Y Venom during a visit, board, search, and seizure training continuum aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan, Atlantic Ocean, July 19, 2023. Fast-roping is a tactical maneuver used to quickly insert troops into austere terrain in which a helicopter may not be able to land. The 26th MEU, embarked with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, is on a scheduled deployment and remains ready to act as the Nation’s Immediate Response Force within the Fifth and Sixth Fleet’s areas of responsibility.

Photo by Cpl. Kyle Jia

Corporal Michael R. Rosie, a bugler with “The Commandant’s Own,” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, performs “taps” during a Tuesday Sunset Parade for guests at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C., July 18, 2023. The hosting official for the evening was Lieutenant General Michael S. Cederholm, Deputy Commandant, Aviation, and the guest of honor was The Honorable Brooks D. Tucker, President, Our Community Salutes.

Corporal Michael R. Rosie, a bugler with “The Commandant’s Own,” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, performs “taps” during a Tuesday Sunset Parade for guests at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C., July 18, 2023. The hosting official for the evening was Lieutenant General Michael S. Cederholm, Deputy Commandant, Aviation, and the guest of honor was The Honorable Brooks D. Tucker, President, Our Community Salutes.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Pranav Ramakrishna

U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air Cousin 83 transports U.S. Marine Corps 7-tons back aboard San Antonio-class amphibious transportation dock USS New York during UNITAS LXIV, July 18, 2023. UNITAS, which is taking place in Colombia this year, is the world’s longest-running annual multinational maritime exercise that focuses on enhancing interoperability among multiple nations and joint forces during littoral and amphibious operations in order to build on existing regional partnerships and create new enduring relationships that promote peace, stability, and prosperity in the U.S. Southern Command’s area of responsibility.

U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air Cousin 83 transports U.S. Marine Corps 7-tons back aboard San Antonio-class amphibious transportation dock USS New York during UNITAS LXIV, July 18, 2023. UNITAS, which is taking place in Colombia this year, is the world’s longest-running annual multinational maritime exercise that focuses on enhancing interoperability among multiple nations and joint forces during littoral and amphibious operations in order to build on existing regional partnerships and create new enduring relationships that promote peace, stability, and prosperity in the U.S. Southern Command’s area of responsibility.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar

U.S Marine Corps Pvt. Bruno, the mascot of Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, runs towards a weighted ball at the Fitness Center at MCRD San Diego, July 17, 2023. The Fitness Center helps boost Marines' moral on base and provides a safe environment for Marines to train.

U.S Marine Corps Pvt. Bruno, the mascot of Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, runs towards a weighted ball at the Fitness Center at MCRD San Diego, July 17, 2023. The Fitness Center helps boost Marines' moral on base and provides a safe environment for Marines to train.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Francisco Angel

U.S. Marines with the Maritime Special Purpose Force, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, set security during low-light ‘hook and climbs’ aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan, Atlantic Ocean, Jul. 17, 2023. Marines conducted hook and climbs to sharpen their individual and collective skills of boarding ships during visit, board, search and seizure continuum training. The 26th MEU, embarked with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, is on a scheduled deployment as the Nation’s Immediate Response Force to the Sixth and Fifth fleets areas of responsibility.

U.S. Marines with the Maritime Special Purpose Force, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, set security during low-light ‘hook and climbs’ aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan, Atlantic Ocean, Jul. 17, 2023. Marines conducted hook and climbs to sharpen their individual and collective skills of boarding ships during visit, board, search and seizure continuum training. The 26th MEU, embarked with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, is on a scheduled deployment as the Nation’s Immediate Response Force to the Sixth and Fifth fleets areas of responsibility.

Photo by Sgt. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Babatunde Banjo, a chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense specialist assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, employs a CS Riot Control Gas Canister at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, July 16, 2023. Eagle Wrath is an annual exercise designed to increase squadron proficiency in conducting real-world contingency missions as a forward-postured squadron in the Indo-Pacific.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Babatunde Banjo, a chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense specialist assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, employs a CS Riot Control Gas Canister at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, July 16, 2023. Eagle Wrath is an annual exercise designed to increase squadron proficiency in conducting real-world contingency missions as a forward-postured squadron in the Indo-Pacific.

Photo by Cpl. Isaac Orozco

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Justin O’Neal, a team leader and Lance Cpl. Ignacio Aguinaga, a machine gunner with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, fire a M2A1 .50-caliber machine gun during a littoral live fire exercise for Marine Aviation Support Activity 23 at Punta Baja, Palawan, Philippines, July 15, 2023. MASA 23 is a bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. Marine Corps, aimed at enhancing interoperability and coordination in support of U.S.-Philippine mutual defense. O’Neal is a Beaumont, Texas native. Aguinaga is a Ennis, Texas native.

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Justin O’Neal, a team leader and Lance Cpl. Ignacio Aguinaga, a machine gunner with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, fire a M2A1 .50-caliber machine gun during a littoral live fire exercise for Marine Aviation Support Activity 23 at Punta Baja, Palawan, Philippines, July 15, 2023. MASA 23 is a bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. Marine Corps, aimed at enhancing interoperability and coordination in support of U.S.-Philippine mutual defense. O’Neal is a Beaumont, Texas native. Aguinaga is a Ennis, Texas native.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Torres

A Philippine Marine with Battalion Land Team 4 performs a Marine Corps Martial Arts technique during Marine Aviation Support Activity 23 at Parades Air Station, Philippines, July 14, 2023. MASA is a bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. Marine Corps, aimed at enhancing interoperability and coordination focused on aviation-related capabilities. During MASA 23, Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. Marines conduct approximately twenty different training evolutions, including live-fire, air assaults, and subject matter expert exchanges across aviation, ground, and logistics capabilities.

A Philippine Marine with Battalion Land Team 4 performs a Marine Corps Martial Arts technique during Marine Aviation Support Activity 23 at Parades Air Station, Philippines, July 14, 2023. MASA is a bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. Marine Corps, aimed at enhancing interoperability and coordination focused on aviation-related capabilities. During MASA 23, Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. Marines conduct approximately twenty different training evolutions, including live-fire, air assaults, and subject matter expert exchanges across aviation, ground, and logistics capabilities.

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