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A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One returns after conducting live hoist exercises during Weapons and Tactics Instructor course 1-23 near San Clemente Island, California, Oct. 28, 2022. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1, providing standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine aviation training and readiness, and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics.

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One returns after conducting live hoist exercises during Weapons and Tactics Instructor course 1-23 near San Clemente Island, California, Oct. 28, 2022. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1, providing standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine aviation training and readiness, and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics.

Photo by Cpl. Jackson Dukes

U.S. Navy personnel with U.S. Navy Amphibious Warfare Tactics Instructor Course receive a capability brief on a Micro Tactical Ground Explosive Ordnance Disposal Robot from a Marine with Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division on September 7-8, 2022, on Marine Corps Air Station New River and Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. II MEF units gave AMW-WTI students capability briefs in order to familiarize them with the landward environment, planning considerations, and exposure to all the elements of the Fleet Marine Force.

U.S. Navy personnel with U.S. Navy Amphibious Warfare Tactics Instructor Course receive a capability brief on a Micro Tactical Ground Explosive Ordnance Disposal Robot from a Marine with Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division on September 7-8, 2022, on Marine Corps Air Station New River and Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. II MEF units gave AMW-WTI students capability briefs in order to familiarize them with the landward environment, planning considerations, and exposure to all the elements of the Fleet Marine Force.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua Crumback

U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules pilots assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One, observe a UH-IY Venom take flight during Assault Support Tactics 4, Weapons and Tactics Instructor course 1-23, at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Oct. 25, 2022. AST-4 provides prospective WTIs the opportunity to plan, brief, and execute a night, long range battalion air assault to multiple objectives simultaneously in a medium threat environment while conducting five of the six functions of Marine Aviation.

U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules pilots assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One, observe a UH-IY Venom take flight during Assault Support Tactics 4, Weapons and Tactics Instructor course 1-23, at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Oct. 25, 2022. AST-4 provides prospective WTIs the opportunity to plan, brief, and execute a night, long range battalion air assault to multiple objectives simultaneously in a medium threat environment while conducting five of the six functions of Marine Aviation.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ruben Padilla

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Tiana Winstead, a defense attorney with Headquarters Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, poses for a photo with her family in PoHang, South Korea, Sep. 2022. Winstead was in Korea for exercise Ulchi Freedom Shield and was reconnected with her extended family.

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Tiana Winstead, a defense attorney with Headquarters Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, poses for a photo with her family in PoHang, South Korea, Sep. 2022. Winstead was in Korea for exercise Ulchi Freedom Shield and was reconnected with her extended family.

Photo by Sgt. Savannah Mesimer

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Spencer Blum, an infantryman with 3rd Littoral Combat Team, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, sets security with an M240B machine gun as part of exercise Bougainville II at Dillingham Airfield, Hawaii, Oct. 25, 2022. A company with 3rd Littoral Combat team secured an expeditionary advanced base at Dillingham Airfield in order to enable early warning of air and missile threats. Bougainville II is a field exercise that allows the MLR and its subordinate units to conduct expeditionary advanced base operations across the island of Oahu. BVII displays the MLR’s ability to rapidly establish and displace EABs while executing command and control in a dispersed environment.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Spencer Blum, an infantryman with 3rd Littoral Combat Team, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, sets security with an M240B machine gun as part of exercise Bougainville II at Dillingham Airfield, Hawaii, Oct. 25, 2022. A company with 3rd Littoral Combat team secured an expeditionary advanced base at Dillingham Airfield in order to enable early warning of air and missile threats. Bougainville II is a field exercise that allows the MLR and its subordinate units to conduct expeditionary advanced base operations across the island of Oahu. BVII displays the MLR’s ability to rapidly establish and displace EABs while executing command and control in a dispersed environment.

Photo by Sgt. Israel Chincio

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Taylor Rodrigues (right), a radio operator with 3d Marine Division, practices using a Mini-Secure Communications Controller with Philippine Marines during KAMANDAG 6 at Fort Bonifacio, Philippines, Oct. 10, 2022. This system enables bilateral radio communications between the Philippine and U.S. Marine Corps. KAMANDAG is an annual bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. Rodrigues is a native of Colorado Springs, Colorado.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Taylor Rodrigues (right), a radio operator with 3d Marine Division, practices using a Mini-Secure Communications Controller with Philippine Marines during KAMANDAG 6 at Fort Bonifacio, Philippines, Oct. 10, 2022. This system enables bilateral radio communications between the Philippine and U.S. Marine Corps. KAMANDAG is an annual bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. Rodrigues is a native of Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Photo by Cpl. Ujian Gosun

A U.S. Marine with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 366, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, looks out the rear of a CH-53E Super Stallion during helocast water insertion training on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 26, 2022. Helocasting is an airborne technique used by small unit special operations forces to insert into hard-to-reach areas via bodies of water. This high-risk training prepares the Maritime Special Purpose Force for the upcoming 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit deployment.

A U.S. Marine with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 366, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, looks out the rear of a CH-53E Super Stallion during helocast water insertion training on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 26, 2022. Helocasting is an airborne technique used by small unit special operations forces to insert into hard-to-reach areas via bodies of water. This high-risk training prepares the Maritime Special Purpose Force for the upcoming 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit deployment.

Photo by Cpl. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean

U.S. Marines with 'The Commandant’s Own' U.S. Marine Corps Drum & Bugle Corps play Taps during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., May 25, 2018. The guests of honor for the parade were Gold Star Families and the hosting official was Lt. Gen. Robert S. Walsh, commanding general, Marine Corps Combat Development Command, and deputy commandant, Combat Development and Integration.

U.S. Marines with 'The Commandant’s Own' U.S. Marine Corps Drum & Bugle Corps play Taps during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., May 25, 2018. The guests of honor for the parade were Gold Star Families and the hosting official was Lt. Gen. Robert S. Walsh, commanding general, Marine Corps Combat Development Command, and deputy commandant, Combat Development and Integration.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean

WASHINGTON (Oct. 27, 2022) — Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro presents the Zachary and Elizabeth Fisher Distinguished Civilian Humanitarian Award to Arthur P. Miller Jr and Marjorie Miller at the Pentagon Oct. 27, 2022. The award was established in 1996 to honor those with a commitment to patriotism and humanitarian concern for U.S. Armed Forces and their families. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialists 2nd Class T. Logan Keown)

WASHINGTON (Oct. 27, 2022) — Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro presents the Zachary and Elizabeth Fisher Distinguished Civilian Humanitarian Award to Arthur P. Miller Jr and Marjorie Miller at the Pentagon Oct. 27, 2022. The award was established in 1996 to honor those with a commitment to patriotism and humanitarian concern for U.S. Armed Forces and their families. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialists 2nd Class T. Logan Keown)

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class T. Logan

WASHINGTON (Oct. 27, 2022) Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro presents the Zachary and Elizabeth Fisher Distinguished Civilian Humanitarian Award to Arthur P. Miller Jr and Marjorie Miller at the Pentagon Oct. 27, 2022. The award was established in 1996 to honor those with a commitment to patriotism and humanitarian concern for U.S. Armed Forces and their families. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialists 2nd Class T. Logan Keown)

WASHINGTON (Oct. 27, 2022) Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro presents the Zachary and Elizabeth Fisher Distinguished Civilian Humanitarian Award to Arthur P. Miller Jr and Marjorie Miller at the Pentagon Oct. 27, 2022. The award was established in 1996 to honor those with a commitment to patriotism and humanitarian concern for U.S. Armed Forces and their families. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialists 2nd Class T. Logan Keown)

Photo by MC2 T. Logan Keown

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Anthony Hawkins, a Combat Engineer with Combat Logistics Battalion 6, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, conducts a dirt bike familiarization course in preparation for Exercise Freezing Winds 22 at Nyland Brigade, Finland, Oct. 3, 2022. Task Force Red Cloud, headquartered by elements of CLB-6, CLR-2, 2nd MLG, familiarize themselves with dirt bikes to support the Exercises SYD 2022 and Freezing Winds 2022 by enhancing U.S. and Finnish mobility and maneuverability capability to traverse all throughout Finland; solidify bilateral maritime maneuver within the Finnish littoral environment; and foster strong relationships between U.S. Marine Corps and Finnish Defense Force sustainment units.

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Anthony Hawkins, a Combat Engineer with Combat Logistics Battalion 6, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, conducts a dirt bike familiarization course in preparation for Exercise Freezing Winds 22 at Nyland Brigade, Finland, Oct. 3, 2022. Task Force Red Cloud, headquartered by elements of CLB-6, CLR-2, 2nd MLG, familiarize themselves with dirt bikes to support the Exercises SYD 2022 and Freezing Winds 2022 by enhancing U.S. and Finnish mobility and maneuverability capability to traverse all throughout Finland; solidify bilateral maritime maneuver within the Finnish littoral environment; and foster strong relationships between U.S. Marine Corps and Finnish Defense Force sustainment units.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Meshaq Hylton

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501 prepare F-35B Lightening II fighter jets for flight at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, Louisiana, Oct. 24, 2022. VMFAT-501 deployed to NAS JRB New Orleans to increase entry-level pilots' proficiency in offensive-air support, electronic warfare, and routine flight operations for their future fleet assignments. VMFAT-501 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force.

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501 prepare F-35B Lightening II fighter jets for flight at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, Louisiana, Oct. 24, 2022. VMFAT-501 deployed to NAS JRB New Orleans to increase entry-level pilots' proficiency in offensive-air support, electronic warfare, and routine flight operations for their future fleet assignments. VMFAT-501 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Elias Pimentel

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and members of the Philippine Navy pose for a photo during an artillery live fire exercise at Colonel Ernesto Rabina Air Base, Tarlac, Philippines, Oct. 5, 2022. The live fire exercise provided an opportunity for marines to train together, developing small unit leadership while increasing efficiency and lethality. KAMANDAG is an annual bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades shared experiences.

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and members of the Philippine Navy pose for a photo during an artillery live fire exercise at Colonel Ernesto Rabina Air Base, Tarlac, Philippines, Oct. 5, 2022. The live fire exercise provided an opportunity for marines to train together, developing small unit leadership while increasing efficiency and lethality. KAMANDAG is an annual bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades shared experiences.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Manuel Alvarado

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Michael Mauch, a pilot with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, monitors aircraft systems at Ie Shima, Japan, Oct. 15, 2022. VMGR-152 supported Marines and Sailors with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, transporting personnel, equipment, and fuel across the Indo-Pacific region.

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Michael Mauch, a pilot with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, monitors aircraft systems at Ie Shima, Japan, Oct. 15, 2022. VMGR-152 supported Marines and Sailors with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, transporting personnel, equipment, and fuel across the Indo-Pacific region.

Photo by Sgt. Jackson Ricker

A U.S. Marine with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, posts security during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 4, 2022. The purpose of a MCCRE is to formally evaluate the unit’s combat readiness in preparation for deployment.

A U.S. Marine with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, posts security during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 4, 2022. The purpose of a MCCRE is to formally evaluate the unit’s combat readiness in preparation for deployment.

Photo by Cpl. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean

Senior leaders from the Brazilian and United States Marine Corps pose for a photograph with Marines from their respective services following a training evolution on Ilha do Governador Brazilian Marine Corps base, Rio de Janeiro, during Exercise UNITAS LXIII, Sept. 7, 2022. For the last 63 year, UNITAS has developed and sustained relationships that improve the capacity of Marine Forces, South's reemerging and enduring maritime partners to achieve common objectives. Additionally, the military-to-military exchanges foster friendly, mutual cooperation and understanding among participating navies and marine corps.

Senior leaders from the Brazilian and United States Marine Corps pose for a photograph with Marines from their respective services following a training evolution on Ilha do Governador Brazilian Marine Corps base, Rio de Janeiro, during Exercise UNITAS LXIII, Sept. 7, 2022. For the last 63 year, UNITAS has developed and sustained relationships that improve the capacity of Marine Forces, South's reemerging and enduring maritime partners to achieve common objectives. Additionally, the military-to-military exchanges foster friendly, mutual cooperation and understanding among participating navies and marine corps.

Photo by Maj. Jeremy Wheeler

Firefighters with Marine Corps Installations Pacific Fire and Emergency Services use a hose to extinguish a simulated fire in a multi-vehicle accident crisis response drill during Exercise Constant Vigilance 2022 on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 19, 2022. The annual drill was held to convey the readiness and capabilities of various installations and first responders in the event of an emergency. CV22 is a Force Protection Condition and crisis response evaluation to validate regional installations, camps, and tenant antiterrorism plans and policies.

Firefighters with Marine Corps Installations Pacific Fire and Emergency Services use a hose to extinguish a simulated fire in a multi-vehicle accident crisis response drill during Exercise Constant Vigilance 2022 on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 19, 2022. The annual drill was held to convey the readiness and capabilities of various installations and first responders in the event of an emergency. CV22 is a Force Protection Condition and crisis response evaluation to validate regional installations, camps, and tenant antiterrorism plans and policies.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Sheng

U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One conduct a post flight check on a UH-1Y Venom during Weapons and Tactics Instructors course 1-23 near Yuma, Arizona, on Oct. 13, 2022. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1, providing standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine aviation training and readiness, and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics.

U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One conduct a post flight check on a UH-1Y Venom during Weapons and Tactics Instructors course 1-23 near Yuma, Arizona, on Oct. 13, 2022. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1, providing standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine aviation training and readiness, and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle Chan

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, commander, U.S. Africa Command visited the USNS Trenton, which is currently at port at La Goulette Pie, Morocco, Oct. 19, 2022. The visit to Tunisia began with a visit to Morocco and was Langley's third to Africa since taking command. (photo courtesy of the U.S. Embassy in Tunisia)

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, commander, U.S. Africa Command visited the USNS Trenton, which is currently at port at La Goulette Pie, Morocco, Oct. 19, 2022. The visit to Tunisia began with a visit to Morocco and was Langley's third to Africa since taking command. (photo courtesy of the U.S. Embassy in Tunisia)

Photo by U.S. Embassy in Tunisia

Gen. Langley, commander, and Sgt. Maj. Thresher, senior enlisted leader, laid a wreath at the North Africa American Cemetery & Memorial in Carthage, Tunisia, during a recent trip to honor the final resting place for 2,841 American soldiers who served during World War II. The visit to Tunisia began with a visit to Morocco and was Langley's third to Africa since taking command. (photo courtesy of the U.S. Embassy in Tunisia)

Gen. Langley, commander, and Sgt. Maj. Thresher, senior enlisted leader, laid a wreath at the North Africa American Cemetery & Memorial in Carthage, Tunisia, during a recent trip to honor the final resting place for 2,841 American soldiers who served during World War II. The visit to Tunisia began with a visit to Morocco and was Langley's third to Africa since taking command. (photo courtesy of the U.S. Embassy in Tunisia)

Photo by Senior Master Sgt. Megan Crusher