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Timor-Leste Fuzilierios prepare to board a simulated enemy vessel during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training/Marine Exercise Timor-Leste, Feb, 14. CARAT/MAREX Timor-Leste is a bilateral exercise between Timor-Leste and the United States designed to promote regional security cooperation, maintain and strengthen maritime partnerships, and enhance maritime interoperability. In its 28th year, the CARAT series is comprised of multinational exercises, designed to enhance U.S. and partner forces’ abilities to operate together in response to traditional and non-traditional maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region.

Timor-Leste Fuzilierios prepare to board a simulated enemy vessel during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training/Marine Exercise Timor-Leste, Feb, 14. CARAT/MAREX Timor-Leste is a bilateral exercise between Timor-Leste and the United States designed to promote regional security cooperation, maintain and strengthen maritime partnerships, and enhance maritime interoperability. In its 28th year, the CARAT series is comprised of multinational exercises, designed to enhance U.S. and partner forces’ abilities to operate together in response to traditional and non-traditional maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region.

Photo by Sgt. Nicolas Atehortua

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Logan Turner, a chemical biological radiological nuclear defense specialist with Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, adjusts heat on burner during a gas chamber training event on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 23, 2023. 2nd MLG Marines conduct gas chamber training annually by exposing themselves to chlorobenzalmalononitrile tablets, commonly known as CS gas, in order to enhance their efficiency with the M50 gas mask and Mission Oriented Protective Posture gear.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Logan Turner, a chemical biological radiological nuclear defense specialist with Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, adjusts heat on burner during a gas chamber training event on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 23, 2023. 2nd MLG Marines conduct gas chamber training annually by exposing themselves to chlorobenzalmalononitrile tablets, commonly known as CS gas, in order to enhance their efficiency with the M50 gas mask and Mission Oriented Protective Posture gear.

Photo by Cpl. Meshaq Hylton

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Eric M. Smith, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, gives a speech at the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Va. on Feb. 23, 2023. U.S. Marines from 2nd Marine Logistics Group participated in a reenlistment ceremony on the 78th anniversary flag raising atop Mount Suribachi, during the Battle for Iwo Jima.

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Eric M. Smith, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, gives a speech at the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Va. on Feb. 23, 2023. U.S. Marines from 2nd Marine Logistics Group participated in a reenlistment ceremony on the 78th anniversary flag raising atop Mount Suribachi, during the Battle for Iwo Jima.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alfonso Livrieri

U.S. Marine Corps Jack HylandDeLeon, a heavy equipment engineer operator with III Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, sights in during a fire and maneuver drill for Bushido Strike 23 on U.S. Army Garrison- Yongsan Casey, South Korea, Feb. 6, 2023. III MSB is conducting Bushido Strike 23, which comprises training events including a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation to validate its mission essential tasks to provide combat service support, security and administrative services to III Marine Expeditionary Force.

U.S. Marine Corps Jack HylandDeLeon, a heavy equipment engineer operator with III Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, sights in during a fire and maneuver drill for Bushido Strike 23 on U.S. Army Garrison- Yongsan Casey, South Korea, Feb. 6, 2023. III MSB is conducting Bushido Strike 23, which comprises training events including a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation to validate its mission essential tasks to provide combat service support, security and administrative services to III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kira Ducato

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Walter Breckinridge, a machine gunner with 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, posts security during Marine Littoral Regiment Training Exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 15, 2023. MLR-TE is a large-scale, service-level exercise designed to train, develop, and experiment with the 3d MLR as part of a Marine Air-Ground Task Force, led by 3d Marine Division, operating as a Stand-in Force across a contested and distributed maritime environment. Breckinridge is a native of Rio Grande Valley, Texas.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Walter Breckinridge, a machine gunner with 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, posts security during Marine Littoral Regiment Training Exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 15, 2023. MLR-TE is a large-scale, service-level exercise designed to train, develop, and experiment with the 3d MLR as part of a Marine Air-Ground Task Force, led by 3d Marine Division, operating as a Stand-in Force across a contested and distributed maritime environment. Breckinridge is a native of Rio Grande Valley, Texas.

Photo by Sgt. Patrick King

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Tyshaa Kelman, a, Brooklyn, New York native and a supply administrator with III Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group shares her journey through life and the Marine Corps on U.S. Army Garrison Casey, South Korea, Feb. 13, 2023. The Erasmus High School graduate participated in Bushido Strike 23 in the Republic of Korea. III MSB is conducting Bushido Strike 23, which comprises training events including a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation in South Korea to validate its mission essential tasks of providing combat service support, security and administrative services to III Marine Expeditionary Force.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Tyshaa Kelman, a, Brooklyn, New York native and a supply administrator with III Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group shares her journey through life and the Marine Corps on U.S. Army Garrison Casey, South Korea, Feb. 13, 2023. The Erasmus High School graduate participated in Bushido Strike 23 in the Republic of Korea. III MSB is conducting Bushido Strike 23, which comprises training events including a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation in South Korea to validate its mission essential tasks of providing combat service support, security and administrative services to III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kira Ducato

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ethan Jara, a native of East Bethel, Minnesota and an ammunition technician with III Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, observes his fire team maneuver on an Infantry Platoon Battle Course during a live fire range on U.S. Army Garrison Casey, Gyeonggi, South Korea, Feb. 10, 2023. III MSB is conducting Bushido Strike 23, which comprises training events including a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation in South Korea to validate its mission essential tasks of providing combat service, security, and administrative services to III Marine Expeditionary Force.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ethan Jara, a native of East Bethel, Minnesota and an ammunition technician with III Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, observes his fire team maneuver on an Infantry Platoon Battle Course during a live fire range on U.S. Army Garrison Casey, Gyeonggi, South Korea, Feb. 10, 2023. III MSB is conducting Bushido Strike 23, which comprises training events including a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation in South Korea to validate its mission essential tasks of providing combat service, security, and administrative services to III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Manuel Serrano

A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18C Hornet aircraft takes off from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 21, 2023. Cope North 2023, a multilateral field training exercise, honed vital readiness skills of partner nations and enhanced interoperability through the execution of various mission sets, to include air superiority, interdiction, electronic warfare, tactical airlift, and aerial refueling.

A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18C Hornet aircraft takes off from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 21, 2023. Cope North 2023, a multilateral field training exercise, honed vital readiness skills of partner nations and enhanced interoperability through the execution of various mission sets, to include air superiority, interdiction, electronic warfare, tactical airlift, and aerial refueling.

Photo by Cpl. Calah Thompson

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ethan Jarn, a native of East Bethel, Minnesota and an ammunition technician with III Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, maneuvers his fire team on an Infantry Battle Platoon Course during a live fire range on U.S. Army Garrison Casey, Gyeonggi, South Korea, Feb. 10, 2023. III MSB is conducting Bushido Strike 23, which comprises training events including a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation in South Korea to validate its mission essential tasks of providing combat service, security and administrative services to III Marine Expeditionary Force.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ethan Jarn, a native of East Bethel, Minnesota and an ammunition technician with III Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, maneuvers his fire team on an Infantry Battle Platoon Course during a live fire range on U.S. Army Garrison Casey, Gyeonggi, South Korea, Feb. 10, 2023. III MSB is conducting Bushido Strike 23, which comprises training events including a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation in South Korea to validate its mission essential tasks of providing combat service, security and administrative services to III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Manuel Serrano

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Timothy Hart (left) a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense specialist and Cpl. Dominik Cochrane, a motor vehicle operator, both with Marine Wing Support Squadron 373, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, post security for a Forward Arming and Refueling Point during the Aviation Ground Support Leadership Course on Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 8, 2023. Marines in the course trained for and demonstrated capabilities across the six activities of AGS: forward arming and refueling, airbase ground defense, airfield damage repair, aircraft salvage and recovery, base recovery after attack, and airfield operations. This course is designed to equip noncommissioned officers in AGS units with the knowledge and experience to be technically proficient, and develop them as strong, effective leaders. Cochrane is a Cleveland native and Hart is Houston native.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Timothy Hart (left) a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense specialist and Cpl. Dominik Cochrane, a motor vehicle operator, both with Marine Wing Support Squadron 373, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, post security for a Forward Arming and Refueling Point during the Aviation Ground Support Leadership Course on Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 8, 2023. Marines in the course trained for and demonstrated capabilities across the six activities of AGS: forward arming and refueling, airbase ground defense, airfield damage repair, aircraft salvage and recovery, base recovery after attack, and airfield operations. This course is designed to equip noncommissioned officers in AGS units with the knowledge and experience to be technically proficient, and develop them as strong, effective leaders. Cochrane is a Cleveland native and Hart is Houston native.

Photo by Sgt. Rachaelanne Woodward

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Christian Asher, a heavy equipment operator with Marine Wing Support Squadron 373, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, observes his surroundings while in a defensive position during the Aviation Ground Support Leadership Course on Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 8, 2023. Marines in the course trained for and demonstrated capabilities across the six activities of AGS: forward arming and refueling, airbase ground defense, airfield damage repair, aircraft salvage and recovery, base recovery after attack, and airfield operations. This course is designed to equip noncommissioned officers in AGS units with the knowledge and experience to be technically proficient, and develop them as strong, effective leaders. AGS is a critical component that bolsters Marine aviation’s expeditionary capability. Asher is a Virginia Beach, Virginia native.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Christian Asher, a heavy equipment operator with Marine Wing Support Squadron 373, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, observes his surroundings while in a defensive position during the Aviation Ground Support Leadership Course on Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 8, 2023. Marines in the course trained for and demonstrated capabilities across the six activities of AGS: forward arming and refueling, airbase ground defense, airfield damage repair, aircraft salvage and recovery, base recovery after attack, and airfield operations. This course is designed to equip noncommissioned officers in AGS units with the knowledge and experience to be technically proficient, and develop them as strong, effective leaders. AGS is a critical component that bolsters Marine aviation’s expeditionary capability. Asher is a Virginia Beach, Virginia native.

Photo by Sgt. Rachaelanne Woodward

U.S. Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion, III MEF Information Group, conduct a speed reload drill during Bushido Strike 23 on U.S. Army Garrison Casey, South Korea, Feb. 9, 2023. III MSB is conducting Bushido Strike 23, which comprises training events including a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation to validate its mission essential tasks to provide combat service support, security and administrative services to III Marine Expeditionary Force.

U.S. Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion, III MEF Information Group, conduct a speed reload drill during Bushido Strike 23 on U.S. Army Garrison Casey, South Korea, Feb. 9, 2023. III MSB is conducting Bushido Strike 23, which comprises training events including a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation to validate its mission essential tasks to provide combat service support, security and administrative services to III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kira Ducato

U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 4th Marines fire a TOW missile system from a Joint Light Tactical Vehicle during Fuji Viper 23.2 at Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji, Japan, Feb. 3, 2023. Fuji Viper provides U.S. Marines operating in Japan with realistic training opportunities to exercise combined arms and maintain proficiency, lethality, and readiness. 3/4 is forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program.

U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 4th Marines fire a TOW missile system from a Joint Light Tactical Vehicle during Fuji Viper 23.2 at Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji, Japan, Feb. 3, 2023. Fuji Viper provides U.S. Marines operating in Japan with realistic training opportunities to exercise combined arms and maintain proficiency, lethality, and readiness. 3/4 is forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program.

Photo by Cpl. Diana Jimenez

The 27th Regiment, 2nd Battalion (USMC), lands on Iwo Jima. (Photo by Bob Campbell, National Archives Identifier 148727708) // 230223-M-CG311-001

The 27th Regiment, 2nd Battalion (USMC), lands on Iwo Jima. (Photo by Bob Campbell, National Archives Identifier 148727708) // 230223-M-CG311-001

Photo by Cpl. Karen Amaro

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, determine the distance of targets during the simultaneous ground assault portion of Marine Air Ground Task Force Distributed Maneuver Exercise (MDMX) on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Feb. 14, 2023. MDMX is a maneuver exercise that incorporates air, ground, and logistics operations to create favorable conditions for the Joint Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Armando Elizalde)

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, determine the distance of targets during the simultaneous ground assault portion of Marine Air Ground Task Force Distributed Maneuver Exercise (MDMX) on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Feb. 14, 2023. MDMX is a maneuver exercise that incorporates air, ground, and logistics operations to create favorable conditions for the Joint Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Armando Elizalde)

Photo by Sgt. Armando Elizalde

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, determine the distance of targets during the simultaneous ground assault portion of Marine Air Ground Task Force Distributed Maneuver Exercise (MDMX) on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Feb. 14, 2023. MDMX is a maneuver exercise that incorporates air, ground, and logistics operations to create favorable conditions for the Joint Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Armando Elizalde)

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, determine the distance of targets during the simultaneous ground assault portion of Marine Air Ground Task Force Distributed Maneuver Exercise (MDMX) on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Feb. 14, 2023. MDMX is a maneuver exercise that incorporates air, ground, and logistics operations to create favorable conditions for the Joint Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Armando Elizalde)

Photo by Sgt. Armando Elizalde

U.S. Marine Capt. Emma Thompson, Research and Assessments Officer, with II Marine Expeditionary Force conducts a training press conference with Communication Strategy and Operations Marines during Marine Expeditionary Force Exercise-23, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 16, 2023. MEFEX is an exercise that develops command and control capabilities and warfighting functions of the MEF staff as an operational command in preparation for crisis across the spectrum of conflict. In the scenario, MEF staff developed the ability to coordinate with non-governmental organizations, U. S. Agency for International Development, and other agencies in response to a foreign humanitarian crisis.

U.S. Marine Capt. Emma Thompson, Research and Assessments Officer, with II Marine Expeditionary Force conducts a training press conference with Communication Strategy and Operations Marines during Marine Expeditionary Force Exercise-23, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 16, 2023. MEFEX is an exercise that develops command and control capabilities and warfighting functions of the MEF staff as an operational command in preparation for crisis across the spectrum of conflict. In the scenario, MEF staff developed the ability to coordinate with non-governmental organizations, U. S. Agency for International Development, and other agencies in response to a foreign humanitarian crisis.

Photo by Cpl. Nathan Mitchell

U.S. Marines with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, participate in a range during Intrepid Maven 23.2, in Israel, Feb. 22, 2023. Intrepid Maven is a bilateral exercise between USMARCENT and the IDF designed to improve interoperability, strengthen partner-nation relationships in the U.S. Central Command area of operations and improve both individual and bilateral unit readiness.

U.S. Marines with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, participate in a range during Intrepid Maven 23.2, in Israel, Feb. 22, 2023. Intrepid Maven is a bilateral exercise between USMARCENT and the IDF designed to improve interoperability, strengthen partner-nation relationships in the U.S. Central Command area of operations and improve both individual and bilateral unit readiness.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Emma Gray

U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force conduct a training press conference with Communication Strategy and Operations Marines during Marine Expeditionary Force Exercise-23, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 16, 2023. MEFEX is an exercise that develops command and control capabilities and warfighting functions of the MEF staff as an operational command in preparation for crisis across the spectrum of conflict. In the scenario, MEF staff developed the ability to coordinate with non-governmental organizations, U. S. Agency for International Development, and other agencies in response to a foreign humanitarian crisis.

U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force conduct a training press conference with Communication Strategy and Operations Marines during Marine Expeditionary Force Exercise-23, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 16, 2023. MEFEX is an exercise that develops command and control capabilities and warfighting functions of the MEF staff as an operational command in preparation for crisis across the spectrum of conflict. In the scenario, MEF staff developed the ability to coordinate with non-governmental organizations, U. S. Agency for International Development, and other agencies in response to a foreign humanitarian crisis.

Photo by Cpl. Nathan Mitchell

U.S. Marines in Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement and Japanese Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade soldiers in type 73 medium truck support bilateral convoy operations during Iron Fist 23 at Hijudai, Japan, Feb. 21, 2023. The convoy operations moved both U.S. and Japanese supplies and personnel to operational locations throughout Hijudai. Iron Fist is an annual bilateral exercise designed to increase interoperability and strengthen the relationships between the U.S. Marine Corps, the U.S. Navy, the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. William N. Wallace)

U.S. Marines in Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement and Japanese Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade soldiers in type 73 medium truck support bilateral convoy operations during Iron Fist 23 at Hijudai, Japan, Feb. 21, 2023. The convoy operations moved both U.S. and Japanese supplies and personnel to operational locations throughout Hijudai. Iron Fist is an annual bilateral exercise designed to increase interoperability and strengthen the relationships between the U.S. Marine Corps, the U.S. Navy, the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. William N. Wallace)

Photo by Lance Cpl. William Wallace