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Lt. Col. Nicole “Duke” Mann hosts a seminar aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 11, 2016. The seminar was open to all Marines aboard the air station. Mann covered many topics including her background, the path she took to become an astronaut, what NASA is accomplishing currently and what the future holds for potential astronauts. “I’ve been to Cherry Point many times, but only when refueling,” said Mann. “It’s amazing to be back around Marines because NASA is a lot different from the Marine Corps. So it’s a breath of fresh air to hang out with some of the Marines here and talk to them about what it takes to become an astronaut.” Mann is currently the Marine Corps’ only active duty astronaut.

Lt. Col. Nicole “Duke” Mann hosts a seminar aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 11, 2016. The seminar was open to all Marines aboard the air station. Mann covered many topics including her background, the path she took to become an astronaut, what NASA is accomplishing currently and what the future holds for potential astronauts. “I’ve been to Cherry Point many times, but only when refueling,” said Mann. “It’s amazing to be back around Marines because NASA is a lot different from the Marine Corps. So it’s a breath of fresh air to hang out with some of the Marines here and talk to them about what it takes to become an astronaut.” Mann is currently the Marine Corps’ only active duty astronaut.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, conduct planning during Exercise Maltese Dragon, at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Aug. 15, 2022. Exercise Maltese Dragon is a training exercise, hosted by Marine Corps Logistics Operation Group, where logistics staffs train in an exercise-controlled environment undergoing different Combat Operations Center simulated stressors used to train and educate well-rounded Marine Air Ground-Task Force logisticians. 3rd MLG, based out of Okinawa, Japan, is a forward-deployed combat unit that serves as III Marine Expeditionary Force’s comprehensive logistics and combat service support backbone for operations throughout the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility.

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, conduct planning during Exercise Maltese Dragon, at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Aug. 15, 2022. Exercise Maltese Dragon is a training exercise, hosted by Marine Corps Logistics Operation Group, where logistics staffs train in an exercise-controlled environment undergoing different Combat Operations Center simulated stressors used to train and educate well-rounded Marine Air Ground-Task Force logisticians. 3rd MLG, based out of Okinawa, Japan, is a forward-deployed combat unit that serves as III Marine Expeditionary Force’s comprehensive logistics and combat service support backbone for operations throughout the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility.

Photo by Cpl. Alpha Hernandez

Marines with 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, do construction aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. on Oct. 6, 2022. Welders, machinists, and electricians from 8th ESB construct safety modifications to be installed on the recruit barracks across the depot.

Marines with 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, do construction aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. on Oct. 6, 2022. Welders, machinists, and electricians from 8th ESB construct safety modifications to be installed on the recruit barracks across the depot.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher McMurry

U.S. Marines with 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, execute Exercise Spartan Trident at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Sept. 29, 2022. Spartan Trident is a three-part exercise designed to facilitate the development and refinement of tactics, techniques, and procedures required to serve as the inaugural Marine Littoral Regiment.

U.S. Marines with 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, execute Exercise Spartan Trident at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Sept. 29, 2022. Spartan Trident is a three-part exercise designed to facilitate the development and refinement of tactics, techniques, and procedures required to serve as the inaugural Marine Littoral Regiment.

Photo by Sgt. Israel Chincio

Marines with Air Traffic Control conduct flight operations in the ATC tower at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, August 16, 2022. Sgt. Beard, who holds the Guinness world record for most chest-to-ground burpees in one minute, works at the ATC tower as an ATC supervisor.

Marines with Air Traffic Control conduct flight operations in the ATC tower at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, August 16, 2022. Sgt. Beard, who holds the Guinness world record for most chest-to-ground burpees in one minute, works at the ATC tower as an ATC supervisor.

Photo by Cpl. Mitchell Austin

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Nahla Beard, an Air Traffic Controller with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, attempts a Guinness world record at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, August 7, 2021. Cpl. Beard won the Guinness world record for most chest-to-ground burpees in one minute.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Nahla Beard, an Air Traffic Controller with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, attempts a Guinness world record at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, August 7, 2021. Cpl. Beard won the Guinness world record for most chest-to-ground burpees in one minute.

Photo by Cpl. Mitchell Austin

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Nahla Beard, an Air Traffic Controller with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, attempts a Guinness world record at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, August 7, 2021. Cpl. Beard won the Guinness world record for most chest-to-ground burpees in one minute.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Nahla Beard, an Air Traffic Controller with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, attempts a Guinness world record at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, August 7, 2021. Cpl. Beard won the Guinness world record for most chest-to-ground burpees in one minute.

Photo by Cpl. Mitchell Austin

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ryan Lauritsen, a scout sniper with 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines, 3d Marine Division fires a M107 Special Application Scoped Rifle during Resolute Dragon 22 at Kamifurano Maneuver Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Oct. 3, 2022. Resolute Dragon 22 is a bilateral exercise to strengthen the defensive capabilities of the U.S.-Japan Alliance by exercising integrated command and control, targeting, combined arms, and maneuver across multiple domains. Lauritsen is a native of Dwight, IL.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ryan Lauritsen, a scout sniper with 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines, 3d Marine Division fires a M107 Special Application Scoped Rifle during Resolute Dragon 22 at Kamifurano Maneuver Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Oct. 3, 2022. Resolute Dragon 22 is a bilateral exercise to strengthen the defensive capabilities of the U.S.-Japan Alliance by exercising integrated command and control, targeting, combined arms, and maneuver across multiple domains. Lauritsen is a native of Dwight, IL.

Photo by Sgt. Kallahan Morris

Misa, a U.S. Marine Corps military working dog with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, takes a break during a search demonstration on MCAS Miramar, San Diego, California, June 2, 2022. The demonstration was part of a tour given to U.S. Marine Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets from Coolidge High School to familiarize them with air-station operations and everyday life in the military.

Misa, a U.S. Marine Corps military working dog with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, takes a break during a search demonstration on MCAS Miramar, San Diego, California, June 2, 2022. The demonstration was part of a tour given to U.S. Marine Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets from Coolidge High School to familiarize them with air-station operations and everyday life in the military.

Photo by Cpl. Brienna Tuck

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jake Brandimarte, a Seaford, New York, native and squad leader with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, poses for a photo during Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 28, 2022. “Something I would tell someone wanting to join the Marine Corps is think long and hard about your decision.” said Brandimarte. “The Marine Corps is a beast of its own and you will only get in return what you put into it. Don’t come into the Marine Corps half hearted, make sure you're invested in your decision.” The purpose of a MCCRE is to formally evaluate the unit’s combat readiness in preparation for deployment.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jake Brandimarte, a Seaford, New York, native and squad leader with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, poses for a photo during Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 28, 2022. “Something I would tell someone wanting to join the Marine Corps is think long and hard about your decision.” said Brandimarte. “The Marine Corps is a beast of its own and you will only get in return what you put into it. Don’t come into the Marine Corps half hearted, make sure you're invested in your decision.” The purpose of a MCCRE is to formally evaluate the unit’s combat readiness in preparation for deployment.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Emma Gray

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Conor Hicks, a rifleman with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, in support of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force UNITAS LXIII scans for threats during an amphibious assault training event during exercise UNITAS LXIII in Itaoca, Brazil, Sept. 16, 2022. A landing craft, utility was used to move Brazilian, United States, and Uruguayan marines to shore from the amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde, where they secured a beachhead. UNITAS develops and sustains relationships that improve the capacity of our 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. Hicks is a native of Florence, Kentucky.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Conor Hicks, a rifleman with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, in support of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force UNITAS LXIII scans for threats during an amphibious assault training event during exercise UNITAS LXIII in Itaoca, Brazil, Sept. 16, 2022. A landing craft, utility was used to move Brazilian, United States, and Uruguayan marines to shore from the amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde, where they secured a beachhead. UNITAS develops and sustains relationships that improve the capacity of our 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. Hicks is a native of Florence, Kentucky.

Photo by Lance Cpl. David Intriago

U.S. Marines with 3rd Marine Division board a KC-130J Super Hercules during an Alert Contingency Marine Air-Ground Task Force drill on Okinawa, Japan, initiating the deployment of the division’s Forward Command Element participating in KAMANDAG 6 in the Philippines, Sept. 27, 2022. 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.

U.S. Marines with 3rd Marine Division board a KC-130J Super Hercules during an Alert Contingency Marine Air-Ground Task Force drill on Okinawa, Japan, initiating the deployment of the division’s Forward Command Element participating in KAMANDAG 6 in the Philippines, Sept. 27, 2022. 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.

Photo by Sgt. Levi Guerra

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey assigned to the Aviation Combat Unit, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit approaches the flight deck to land during flight operations aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge, in the Baltic Sea, Sept. 21, 2022. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 22nd MEU, 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.

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey assigned to the Aviation Combat Unit, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit approaches the flight deck to land during flight operations aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge, in the Baltic Sea, Sept. 21, 2022. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 22nd MEU, 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.

Photo by Cpl. Yvonna Guyette

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Dayan Oduma, a communications officer with 3rd Marine Division, helps palletize gear in preparation to depart Okinawa, Japan during an Alert Contingency Marine Air-Ground Task Force drill, initiating the deployment of the division’s Forward Command Element participating in KAMANDAG 6 in the Philippines, Sept. 27, 2022. 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. Oduma is a native of Compton, California.

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Dayan Oduma, a communications officer with 3rd Marine Division, helps palletize gear in preparation to depart Okinawa, Japan during an Alert Contingency Marine Air-Ground Task Force drill, initiating the deployment of the division’s Forward Command Element participating in KAMANDAG 6 in the Philippines, Sept. 27, 2022. 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. Oduma is a native of Compton, California.

Photo by Sgt. Levi Guerra

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl Xavier Raines, a basic security guard assigned to Fleet Anti- terrorism Security Team Company, Europe participates in a hike as part of exercise Lisa Azul in Sierra del Retin, Spain, Sept 15, 2022. Lisa Azul is an annual bilateral training exercise that takes place aboard Naval Station Rota and Sierra del Retin and focuses on critical skills such as live-fire, helicopter rope suspension techniques, non-lethal combatives, and physical fitness to foster camaraderie and sustain interoperability amongst U.S. and partner forces and improve lethality in security and infantry operations.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl Xavier Raines, a basic security guard assigned to Fleet Anti- terrorism Security Team Company, Europe participates in a hike as part of exercise Lisa Azul in Sierra del Retin, Spain, Sept 15, 2022. Lisa Azul is an annual bilateral training exercise that takes place aboard Naval Station Rota and Sierra del Retin and focuses on critical skills such as live-fire, helicopter rope suspension techniques, non-lethal combatives, and physical fitness to foster camaraderie and sustain interoperability amongst U.S. and partner forces and improve lethality in security and infantry operations.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Raab

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Maura Hennigan, Marine Corps University President, and Timothy Barrick, Wargaming Director, Krulak Center for Innovation and Future Warfare, MCU, host the opening of the MCU Wargaming Cloud ribbon cutting ceremony at Warner Hall on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Sept. 23, 2022. The Wargaming Cloud enables faculty and students of MCU to access a wide range of commercial and government wargaming tools using their personal devices from anywhere. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Eric Huynh)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Maura Hennigan, Marine Corps University President, and Timothy Barrick, Wargaming Director, Krulak Center for Innovation and Future Warfare, MCU, host the opening of the MCU Wargaming Cloud ribbon cutting ceremony at Warner Hall on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Sept. 23, 2022. The Wargaming Cloud enables faculty and students of MCU to access a wide range of commercial and government wargaming tools using their personal devices from anywhere. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Eric Huynh)

Photo by Cpl. Eric Huynh

Keil Gentry, Vice President for Business Affairs, left, Rebecca Johnson, provost, Marine Corps University, middle left, U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Maura Hennigan, MCU President, middle, Tim Barrick, Director, Wargaming, Krulak Center for Innovation and Future Warfare, middle right, and Luis Velazquez, Chief Technology Officer, Marine Corps Systems Command, participate in the MCU Wargaming Cloud ribbon cutting ceremony at Warner Hall on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Sept. 23, 2022. The Wargaming Cloud enables faculty and students of MCU to access a wide range of commercial and government wargaming tools using their personal devices from anywhere. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Eric Huynh)

Keil Gentry, Vice President for Business Affairs, left, Rebecca Johnson, provost, Marine Corps University, middle left, U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Maura Hennigan, MCU President, middle, Tim Barrick, Director, Wargaming, Krulak Center for Innovation and Future Warfare, middle right, and Luis Velazquez, Chief Technology Officer, Marine Corps Systems Command, participate in the MCU Wargaming Cloud ribbon cutting ceremony at Warner Hall on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Sept. 23, 2022. The Wargaming Cloud enables faculty and students of MCU to access a wide range of commercial and government wargaming tools using their personal devices from anywhere. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Eric Huynh)

Photo by Cpl. Eric Huynh

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Michael Hanley, a rifleman with 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines, conducts force-on-force training during Fuji Viper 22.5 at Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji, Japan, Sept. 22, 2022. Exercise Fuji Viper exemplifies a commitment to realistic training that produces lethal, ready, and adaptable forces capable of decentralized operations across a wide range of missions. 3/3 is forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines, 3rd Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program. Hanley is a native of Henderson, Kentucky.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Michael Hanley, a rifleman with 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines, conducts force-on-force training during Fuji Viper 22.5 at Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji, Japan, Sept. 22, 2022. Exercise Fuji Viper exemplifies a commitment to realistic training that produces lethal, ready, and adaptable forces capable of decentralized operations across a wide range of missions. 3/3 is forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines, 3rd Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program. Hanley is a native of Henderson, Kentucky.

Photo by Cpl. Scott Aubuchon

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Danielle Grimshaw, an intelligence analyst, with Littoral Engineer Reconnaissance Team, 8th Engineer Support Battalion, employs an R80D Skyraider unmanned aerial system in support of engineer reconnaissance, during exercise Archipelago Endeavor 22 on Berga Naval Base, Sweden, Sept. 20, 2022. AE22 is an integrated field training exercise that increases operational capability and enhances strategic cooperation between the U.S. Marines and Swedish forces.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Danielle Grimshaw, an intelligence analyst, with Littoral Engineer Reconnaissance Team, 8th Engineer Support Battalion, employs an R80D Skyraider unmanned aerial system in support of engineer reconnaissance, during exercise Archipelago Endeavor 22 on Berga Naval Base, Sweden, Sept. 20, 2022. AE22 is an integrated field training exercise that increases operational capability and enhances strategic cooperation between the U.S. Marines and Swedish forces.

Photo by 1st Lt. William Reckley

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Remy Lucero, a machine gunner with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division conducts an immediate-action drill with an M240B medium machine gun during exercise Intrepid Maven 22.4 in the United Arab Emirates, Sept 22, 2022. Intrepid Maven is a bilateral exercise between U.S. and UAE armed forces to train with and strengthen our relationships with allied nations in the CENTCOM area of operations.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Remy Lucero, a machine gunner with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division conducts an immediate-action drill with an M240B medium machine gun during exercise Intrepid Maven 22.4 in the United Arab Emirates, Sept 22, 2022. Intrepid Maven is a bilateral exercise between U.S. and UAE armed forces to train with and strengthen our relationships with allied nations in the CENTCOM area of operations.

Photo by Sgt. Dylan Chagnon