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U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, the sergeant major of the Marine Corps, talks with Marines from 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 7, 2023. Black’s visit with Camp Pendleton units allows him to advocate for quality of life for the Marines at operational units whose focus is warfighting and training for warfighting. He also spoke with noncommissioned officers regarding the changes associated with Force Design 2030, and the training and education that will prepare them to lead Marines in a fight in the future.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Torres

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Michael Canalesgonzalez, a machine gunner with the Battalion Landing Team 1/6, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires a M240B machine gun during a raid on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 2, 2023. The MEU Exercise II culminated with an opportunity to train to the initial stages of an amphibious assault aimed to seize key maritime terrain coupled with the full debarkation of the MEU Marine Air-Ground Task Force.

Photo by Cpl. Nayelly Nieves-Nieves

A U.S. Marine Corps Light Armored Vehicle, assigned to 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, executes a ship-to-shore exercise in support of Northern Viking 2022, in Miðsandur, Iceland, April 11, 2022. Northern Viking 22 strengthens interoperability and force readiness between the U.S., Iceland and Allied nations, enabling multi-domain command and control of joint and coalition forces in the defense of Iceland and Sea Lines of Communication in the Greenland, Iceland, United Kingdom (GIUK) gap. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tyler Thompson)

Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Tyler Thompson

U.S. Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, board a C-130J Super Hercules on Kadena Air Force Base, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 20, 2023. III MSB sent a small quartering party to prepare the main body movement prior to Bushido Strike 23, a training event in South Korea where III MSB will conduct their Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation to validate its mission essential tasks to provide combat service support, and administrative services to III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Photo by Cpl. Cesar Alarcon

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Joshua Hudson, left, and U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Dylan Good, both low-altitude air gunners with 3d Littoral Anti-Air Battalion, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, set security with an FIM-92 Stinger during Marine Littoral Regiment Training Exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Feb. 6, 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 operating as a Stand-in Force across a contested and distributed maritime environment.

Photo by Sgt. Israel Chincio

A baby sea turtle is held up during an excavation at Fort Hase Beach, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 10, 2021. The natural wildlife and landscape is a precious resource to both MCBH and the people of Hawaii, and we take seriously our stewardship role of protecting these resources.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brandon Aultman

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Mariah Pandis, a satellite communications operator with 3d Littoral Anti-Air Battalion, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, sets up a multi-mission terminal during Marine Littoral Regiment Training Exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Feb. 5, 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 operating as a Stand-in Force across a contested and distributed maritime environment.

Photo by Sgt. Israel Chincio

A U.S. Marine with the School of Infantry-East, Combat Instructor School, fires at targets while conducting pistol qualification at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb 1, 2023. Pistol qualification is a requirement for students at the Combat Instructor School.

Photo by Pfc. Zachary Candiani

A U.S. Marine Corps Landing Craft Utility, assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), boards the Wasp-Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS Bataan while underway during Amphibious Squadron/MEU Integrated Training , Jan. 23, 2023. PMINT is the first at-sea period in the intermediate stage of the MEU’s Pre-deployment Training Program; it aims to increase interoperability and build relationships between Marines and Sailors.

Photo by Cpl. Kyle Jia

A U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air-Cushioned prepares to board the Wasp-Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) while underway during Amphibious Squadron/MEU Integrated Training (PMINT), Jan. 23, 2023. PMINT is the first at-sea period in the intermediate stage of the 26th MEU’s Pre-deployment Training Program; it aims to increase interoperability and build relationships between Marines and Sailors.

Photo by Cpl. Kyle Jia

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Clayton Britton, a Bargersville, Indiana native and boatswain’s mate assigned to the Wasp-Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS Bataan, guides a U.S. Marine Corps Landing Craft Utility while underway during Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expeditionary Unit Integrated Training, Jan. 23, 2023. PMINT is the first at-sea period in the intermediate stage of the MEU’s Pre-deployment Training Program; it aims to increase interoperability and build relationships between Marines and Sailors.

Photo by Cpl. Kyle Jia

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Steve Lejko, a machine gunner with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division fires an M240B machine gun during a Division Field Machine Gun Course in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 02, 2023. During this course, entry-level trained machine gunners and advanced leaders focus on improving small unit tactics, increasing knowledge, proficiency and lethality of the machine gun section.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Eric Dmochowski

A Japanese Soldier, with the Western Army Infantry Regiment, Japan Ground Self Defense Force, provides rear security for his squad during amphibious assault training during Exercise Iron Fist 2018, Feb. 5. Iron Fist is an annual, bilateral amphibious training exercise held in Southern California between the U.S. Marine Corps and the JGSDF. The Japanese Soldiers and U.S. Marines have trained together in Southern California via this annual, bilateral exercise for 13 consecutive years.

Photo by Cpl. Kyle McNan

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 13, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and Sri Lankan marines brief the route plan during a Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief exercise, Jan. 23 in Mullikulam. CARAT/MAREX Sri Lanka is a bilateral exercise between Sri Lanka and the United States designed to promote regional security cooperation, practice humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, and strengthen maritime understanding, partnerships, and 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. Brendan Custer

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Austin Merrill, a heavy equipment operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 13, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, directs a 624K tractor rubberized wheel articulated steering multipurpose during a Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief exercise, Jan. 23 in Mullikulam. CARAT/MAREX Sri Lanka is a bilateral exercise between Sri Lanka and the United States designed to promote regional security cooperation, practice humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, and strengthen maritime understanding, partnerships, and 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. Brendan Custer

A U.S. Marine with 7th Communication Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, fires his M4 carbine during a field exercise on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 26, 2023. The purpose of this exercise is to increase lethality and readiness of Marines within the unit. III MIG functions as the vanguard of III MEF, operating in the Indo-Pacific regions information environment, and supports Marine Air Ground Task Force operations with communications, intelligence, and supporting arms liaison capabilities.

Photo by Cpl. Colton Nicks

A U.S. Navy Sailor guides a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162 Reinforced, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, while conducting deck landing qualifications aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde during Amphibious Squadron/MEU Integrated Training, Feb. 1, 2023. Pilots with the 26th MEU conducted deck landing qualifications to maintain readiness in preparation for their upcoming deployment.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Jesus Sepulveda Torre

A U.S. Marine with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division fires his rifle during Mountain Warfare Training Exercise 2-23 on Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif., Jan. 28, 2023. MTX prepares units to survive and conduct extended operations in mountainous terrain during the winter.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Zachary Koon, a UH-1Y Venom crew chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 167, fires a .50-caliber machine gun over Blue Mountain Airfield, Arizona, Jan. 23, 2023. HMLA-167 trained to increase proficiency during a unit-level deployment for training. The purpose of the DFT was to increase the squadron’s proficiency in expeditionary close-air support, shore-based operations, and defensive-air maneuvering. HMLA-167 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force.

Photo by Cpl. Caleb Stelter

U.S. Marines with 3rd Littoral Combat Team, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, prepare to clear a compound during a demolition urban operations range as part of Marine Littoral Regiment Training Exercise at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Jan. 28, 2023. MLR-TE is a large-scale, service-level exercise designed to train, develop, and experiment with the 3rd MLR as part of a Marine Air-Ground Task Force, led by 3rd Marine Division, operating as a Stand-in Force across a contested and distributed maritime environment.

Photo by Sgt. Patrick King