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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Hunter Ross, an infantry Marine with 3rd Littoral Combat Team, 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, posts security with an M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle during a patrol at Kahuku Training Area, Hawaii, June 9, 2023. 3rd LCT conducted a nine-day field exercise to improve core competencies, discipline and continuing actions across the battalion.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Hunter Ross, an infantry Marine with 3rd Littoral Combat Team, 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, posts security with an M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle during a patrol at Kahuku Training Area, Hawaii, June 9, 2023. 3rd LCT conducted a nine-day field exercise to improve core competencies, discipline and continuing actions across the battalion.

Photo by Cpl. Grace Gerlach

U.S. Marine Corps GySgt. David A. Waterfield Jr., Training Chief, Marine Corps Aircraft Rescue and Firefighter Specialist, Aircraft Rescue Firefighting, Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, left, and U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Cody T. Purcell, Videographer, Headquarters Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Base Kaneohe Bay Hawaii, right, grapple during the culminating event of a Martial Arts Instructor course on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, June 9, 2023. MAI courses certify Marines to instruct and monitor Marine Corps Martial Arts Program training and advance Marines in belt levels. MCMAP is a synergy of mental, character, and physical disciplines, and in concert with Marine Corps leadership principles, training in these three disciplines enhances the Marine both on and off the battlefield.

U.S. Marine Corps GySgt. David A. Waterfield Jr., Training Chief, Marine Corps Aircraft Rescue and Firefighter Specialist, Aircraft Rescue Firefighting, Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, left, and U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Cody T. Purcell, Videographer, Headquarters Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Base Kaneohe Bay Hawaii, right, grapple during the culminating event of a Martial Arts Instructor course on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, June 9, 2023. MAI courses certify Marines to instruct and monitor Marine Corps Martial Arts Program training and advance Marines in belt levels. MCMAP is a synergy of mental, character, and physical disciplines, and in concert with Marine Corps leadership principles, training in these three disciplines enhances the Marine both on and off the battlefield.

Photo by Cpl. Arianna Lindheimer

A mature Serianthes Nelsonii is shown during a site assessment at Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz following typhoon Mawar on June 7, 2023. A Combined Joint Task Force led by U.S. Army Pacific and Task Force West are the DoD representatives supporting FEMA and the governments of Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands as we continue recovery efforts in the wake of Typhoon Mawar. Commander Task Force West Rear Adm. Benjamin Nicholson, and all military installation commanding officers in Guam are diligently working to restore steady state to the bases, and dedicate resources to all FEMA mission assignments. Typhoon Mawar moved through the area as a Category 4 storm on May 24, bringing hurricane-force winds, heavy rain and high seas marking the strongest storm to affect the island since Typhoon Pongsona in 2002.

A mature Serianthes Nelsonii is shown during a site assessment at Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz following typhoon Mawar on June 7, 2023. A Combined Joint Task Force led by U.S. Army Pacific and Task Force West are the DoD representatives supporting FEMA and the governments of Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands as we continue recovery efforts in the wake of Typhoon Mawar. Commander Task Force West Rear Adm. Benjamin Nicholson, and all military installation commanding officers in Guam are diligently working to restore steady state to the bases, and dedicate resources to all FEMA mission assignments. Typhoon Mawar moved through the area as a Category 4 storm on May 24, bringing hurricane-force winds, heavy rain and high seas marking the strongest storm to affect the island since Typhoon Pongsona in 2002.

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Rubin J. Tan

A U.S. Marine with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division provides security during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 22, 2023. The MCCRE is designed to evaluate and certify a unit's comprehensive warfighting ability as the most ready and lethal unit within the division.

A U.S. Marine with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division provides security during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 22, 2023. The MCCRE is designed to evaluate and certify a unit's comprehensive warfighting ability as the most ready and lethal unit within the division.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua Kumakaw

Lauren Gutierrez, a supervisory conservation specialist supporting Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz with Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Marianas, collects seeds from a mature Serianthes Nelsonii during a site assessment at Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz following typhoon Mawar on June 7, 2023. A Combined Joint Task Force led by U.S. Army Pacific and Task Force West are the DoD representatives supporting FEMA and the governments of Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands as we continue recovery efforts in the wake of Typhoon Mawar. Commander Task Force West Rear Adm. Benjamin Nicholson, and all military installation commanding officers in Guam are diligently working to restore steady state to the bases, and dedicate resources to all FEMA mission assignments. Typhoon Mawar moved through the area as a Category 4 storm on May 24, bringing hurricane-force winds, heavy rain and high seas marking the strongest storm to affect the island since Typhoon Pongsona in 2002.

Lauren Gutierrez, a supervisory conservation specialist supporting Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz with Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Marianas, collects seeds from a mature Serianthes Nelsonii during a site assessment at Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz following typhoon Mawar on June 7, 2023. A Combined Joint Task Force led by U.S. Army Pacific and Task Force West are the DoD representatives supporting FEMA and the governments of Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands as we continue recovery efforts in the wake of Typhoon Mawar. Commander Task Force West Rear Adm. Benjamin Nicholson, and all military installation commanding officers in Guam are diligently working to restore steady state to the bases, and dedicate resources to all FEMA mission assignments. Typhoon Mawar moved through the area as a Category 4 storm on May 24, bringing hurricane-force winds, heavy rain and high seas marking the strongest storm to affect the island since Typhoon Pongsona in 2002.

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Rubin J. Tan

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Edward Reyes, left, and Lance Cpl. Daniel Puente, both mortarman with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 23D Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, conducts a mortar range during Integrated Training Exercise 4-23 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California on June 12, 2023. As the Marine Corps Reserve’s premier annual training event, ITX provides opportunities to mobilize geographically dispersed forces for a deployment; increase combat readiness and lethality; and exercise MAGTF command and control of battalions and squadrons across the full spectrum of warfare. Reyes is a native of Fort Worth, Texas where he graduated from Fossil Ridge High School. Reyes’s civilian job is a firefighter. Puente is a native of Fort Worth, Texas where he graduated from Harlandale High School. Puente’s civilian job is salesman.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Edward Reyes, left, and Lance Cpl. Daniel Puente, both mortarman with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 23D Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, conducts a mortar range during Integrated Training Exercise 4-23 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California on June 12, 2023. As the Marine Corps Reserve’s premier annual training event, ITX provides opportunities to mobilize geographically dispersed forces for a deployment; increase combat readiness and lethality; and exercise MAGTF command and control of battalions and squadrons across the full spectrum of warfare. Reyes is a native of Fort Worth, Texas where he graduated from Fossil Ridge High School. Reyes’s civilian job is a firefighter. Puente is a native of Fort Worth, Texas where he graduated from Harlandale High School. Puente’s civilian job is salesman.

Photo by Cpl. Ryan Schmid

U.S Marine Corps Capt. Quinton Boyed, field artillery officer, 2d Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, provides security while at the Outdoor Infantry Immersion Trainer on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 18, 2023. U.S. Marines worked alongside partners and allies from Norway, France, Finland, and Sweden. The OIIT provided Marines and international partners with scenario based realistic training, creating a fully immersive environment using role players, pyrotechnics, subject matter experts, and sound and smell generators.

U.S Marine Corps Capt. Quinton Boyed, field artillery officer, 2d Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, provides security while at the Outdoor Infantry Immersion Trainer on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 18, 2023. U.S. Marines worked alongside partners and allies from Norway, France, Finland, and Sweden. The OIIT provided Marines and international partners with scenario based realistic training, creating a fully immersive environment using role players, pyrotechnics, subject matter experts, and sound and smell generators.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Zachary Zephir

U.S Marine Corps Capt. Quinton Boyed, field artillery officer, 2d Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, provides security with Norwegian Armed Forces at the Outdoor Infantry Immersion Trainer on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 18, 2023. The OIIT provided Marines and international partners with scenario based realistic training, creating a fully immersive environment using role players, pyrotechnics, subject matter experts, and sound and smell generators.

U.S Marine Corps Capt. Quinton Boyed, field artillery officer, 2d Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, provides security with Norwegian Armed Forces at the Outdoor Infantry Immersion Trainer on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 18, 2023. The OIIT provided Marines and international partners with scenario based realistic training, creating a fully immersive environment using role players, pyrotechnics, subject matter experts, and sound and smell generators.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Zachary Zephir

A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom, with Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, flys over the training area during a close air support exercise as part of United Arab Emirates Unit Enhancement Training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 11, 2023. The intent of UAE Unit Enhancement Training is to further develop and reinforce partner relations and enhance United Arab Emirates soldiers knowledge of Marine Corps tactics and procedures in indirect fire and close air support.

A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom, with Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, flys over the training area during a close air support exercise as part of United Arab Emirates Unit Enhancement Training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 11, 2023. The intent of UAE Unit Enhancement Training is to further develop and reinforce partner relations and enhance United Arab Emirates soldiers knowledge of Marine Corps tactics and procedures in indirect fire and close air support.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Trent A. Henry

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Alberto Gutierrez, left, a cryogenics equipment operator, and Cpl. Olayinka Okenmakinde, an aircraft maintenance support equipment electrician and refrigeration mechanic, both with Marine Wing Liaison Kadena, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, perform knife techniques during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program course on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, May 11, 2023. MCMAP consists of combat conditioning, close-quarter and hand-to-hand combat techniques to ensure each Marine becomes a more effective war fighter.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Alberto Gutierrez, left, a cryogenics equipment operator, and Cpl. Olayinka Okenmakinde, an aircraft maintenance support equipment electrician and refrigeration mechanic, both with Marine Wing Liaison Kadena, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, perform knife techniques during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program course on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, May 11, 2023. MCMAP consists of combat conditioning, close-quarter and hand-to-hand combat techniques to ensure each Marine becomes a more effective war fighter.

Photo by Cpl. Kyle Chan

A U.S. Marine with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit provides security while conducting an amphibious assault during Composite Training Unit Exercise on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 2, 2023. The amphibious assault rehearsed the utilization of Marines to move from ship to shore and secure objectives for follow-on actions. C2X is the last exercise in the pre-deployment training program for the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group.

A U.S. Marine with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit provides security while conducting an amphibious assault during Composite Training Unit Exercise on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 2, 2023. The amphibious assault rehearsed the utilization of Marines to move from ship to shore and secure objectives for follow-on actions. C2X is the last exercise in the pre-deployment training program for the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group.

Photo by Courtesy Photo

USS Mount Whitney prepares to move into formation during exercise Baltic Operations 2023 in the Baltic Sea June 4, 2023. BALTOPS23 is the premier maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region. The exercise, led by U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa and executed by Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO provides a unique training opportunity to strengthen the combined response capability critical to preserving the freedom of navigation and security in the Baltic Sea.

USS Mount Whitney prepares to move into formation during exercise Baltic Operations 2023 in the Baltic Sea June 4, 2023. BALTOPS23 is the premier maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region. The exercise, led by U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa and executed by Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO provides a unique training opportunity to strengthen the combined response capability critical to preserving the freedom of navigation and security in the Baltic Sea.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Shawn P Coover

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. John Coutoumas a KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft pilot assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 153, left, and Capt. Kale Heckerson a KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft pilot assigned to VMGR-152, right, conduct threat reaction maneuvering training during exercise Kodiak Mace 23, Alaska, May 25, 2023. Marines with VMGR-153, VMGR-152, and VMGR-234 travelled from Hawaii, Texas, and Japan to increase combat readiness and sharpen tactical skills during joint training exercise Kodiak Mace 23 in Alaska’s unique environment.

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. John Coutoumas a KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft pilot assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 153, left, and Capt. Kale Heckerson a KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft pilot assigned to VMGR-152, right, conduct threat reaction maneuvering training during exercise Kodiak Mace 23, Alaska, May 25, 2023. Marines with VMGR-153, VMGR-152, and VMGR-234 travelled from Hawaii, Texas, and Japan to increase combat readiness and sharpen tactical skills during joint training exercise Kodiak Mace 23 in Alaska’s unique environment.

Photo by Sgt. Mitchell Austin

U.S. Marines with Task Force 61/2.5 and Sailors with Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 8, evacuate a casualty during a simulated mine strike in Rota, Spain on May 25, 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 Task Force 61/2.5 and Sailors with Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 8, evacuate a casualty during a simulated mine strike in Rota, Spain on May 25, 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 Marine Forces Command and soldiers with the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces conduct room clearing procedures during exercise Intrepid Maven 23.3 in the United Arab Emirates, May 17, 2023. Intrepid Maven 23.3 is a Task Force 51/5-led bilateral exercise between MARCENT and the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces designed to improve interoperability, strengthen partner-nation relationships in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, and improve both individual and bilateral unit readiness.

U.S. Marines with Marine Forces Command and soldiers with the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces conduct room clearing procedures during exercise Intrepid Maven 23.3 in the United Arab Emirates, May 17, 2023. Intrepid Maven 23.3 is a Task Force 51/5-led bilateral exercise between MARCENT and the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces designed to improve interoperability, strengthen partner-nation relationships in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, and improve both individual and bilateral unit readiness.

Photo by Courtesy Photo

U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Michelle Rich-Peoples, an aviation supply chief with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 36, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, speak to leaders across various commands within III Marine Expeditionary Force during the Women’s Leadership and Education Forum’s 1-year anniversary on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, May 18, 2023. WLEF celebrated its milestone with guest speakers and a guided discussion theme-focused on work-life balance as leaders. WLEF was developed to create a healthy environment for hard discussions, addressing cultural improvements, cohesion and leadership by providing opportunities for networking, support, mentorship, and career development for U.S. Marines and Sailors on Okinawa.

U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Michelle Rich-Peoples, an aviation supply chief with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 36, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, speak to leaders across various commands within III Marine Expeditionary Force during the Women’s Leadership and Education Forum’s 1-year anniversary on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, May 18, 2023. WLEF celebrated its milestone with guest speakers and a guided discussion theme-focused on work-life balance as leaders. WLEF was developed to create a healthy environment for hard discussions, addressing cultural improvements, cohesion and leadership by providing opportunities for networking, support, mentorship, and career development for U.S. Marines and Sailors on Okinawa.

Photo by Courtesy Photo

Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon execute their “bursting Bomb” sequence during a performance at fleet week in New York on May 25, 2023. Now in its 35th year, Fleet Week New York offers people in the tri-state area an unparalleled opportunity to meet U.S. Navy sailors, Marines, and U.S. Coast Guard members and learn about the latest maritime capabilities.

Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon execute their “bursting Bomb” sequence during a performance at fleet week in New York on May 25, 2023. Now in its 35th year, Fleet Week New York offers people in the tri-state area an unparalleled opportunity to meet U.S. Navy sailors, Marines, and U.S. Coast Guard members and learn about the latest maritime capabilities.

Photo by Cpl. Mark A. Morales

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Tristan Steckl hands a young boy a balloon during a community relations event in support of Exercise Balikatan at Calangitan Elementary School in Capas, Tarlac, Philippines, April 23, 2018. Steckl is a combat engineer with Alpha Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, and is a 20-year-old native of Waukesha, Washington. Balikatan 34-2018, in its 34th iteration, is an annual U.S.-Philippine military training exercise focused on a variety of missions, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, counterterrorism and other combined military operations held from May 7 to 18.

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Tristan Steckl hands a young boy a balloon during a community relations event in support of Exercise Balikatan at Calangitan Elementary School in Capas, Tarlac, Philippines, April 23, 2018. Steckl is a combat engineer with Alpha Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, and is a 20-year-old native of Waukesha, Washington. Balikatan 34-2018, in its 34th iteration, is an annual U.S.-Philippine military training exercise focused on a variety of missions, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, counterterrorism and other combined military operations held from May 7 to 18.

Photo by Sgt. Matthew Bragg

The Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon performs at Times Square, N.Y. during Fleet Week New York, May 24, 2023. During FWNY 2023, more than 3,000 service members from the Marine Corps, Navy and Coast Guard and our NATO allies from Great Britain, Italy and Canada are engaging in special events throughout New York City and the surrounding Tri-State Region, showcasing the latest capabilities of today’s maritime services and connecting with citizens. The events include free public ship tours, military static displays, and live band performances and parades.

The Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon performs at Times Square, N.Y. during Fleet Week New York, May 24, 2023. During FWNY 2023, more than 3,000 service members from the Marine Corps, Navy and Coast Guard and our NATO allies from Great Britain, Italy and Canada are engaging in special events throughout New York City and the surrounding Tri-State Region, showcasing the latest capabilities of today’s maritime services and connecting with citizens. The events include free public ship tours, military static displays, and live band performances and parades.

Photo by Sgt. Juan Carpanzano

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. John McFarland, a Gulfport, MS native and rifleman with Task Force 61/2.3 Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team Europe, applies a training tourniquet to a Gabonese Republican soldier while rehearsing tactical combat casualty care, during Judicious Activation 2023 in Libreville, Gabon, Apr. 27, 2023. Task Force 61/2.3 provides capabilities such as rapid response expeditionary anti-terrorism and security operations in support of Commanders, United States European Command and as directed by Commander, U.S. 6th Fleet in order to protect vital naval and national assets.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. John McFarland, a Gulfport, MS native and rifleman with Task Force 61/2.3 Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team Europe, applies a training tourniquet to a Gabonese Republican soldier while rehearsing tactical combat casualty care, during Judicious Activation 2023 in Libreville, Gabon, Apr. 27, 2023. Task Force 61/2.3 provides capabilities such as rapid response expeditionary anti-terrorism and security operations in support of Commanders, United States European Command and as directed by Commander, U.S. 6th Fleet in order to protect vital naval and national assets.

Photo by 1st Lt. William Reckley