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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. William Augsburger, a rifleman with Ground Sensor Platoon, 3rd Intelligence Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, poses for a portrait during a field exercise at Jungle Warfare Training Center, Camp Gonsalvez, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 13, 2022. GSP is a scalable specialized unit whose mission is to collect enemy signatures in order to provide Marine Air Ground Task Force commanders’ advanced warning of offensive attacks, counter enemy reconnaissance, and aid in force protection.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. William Augsburger, a rifleman with Ground Sensor Platoon, 3rd Intelligence Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, poses for a portrait during a field exercise at Jungle Warfare Training Center, Camp Gonsalvez, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 13, 2022. GSP is a scalable specialized unit whose mission is to collect enemy signatures in order to provide Marine Air Ground Task Force commanders’ advanced warning of offensive attacks, counter enemy reconnaissance, and aid in force protection.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Manuel Serrano

Swedish Marine Pvt. David Segelman, forward observer, with Hellfire missile platoon, 2nd Swedish Marine Battalion, and Sgt. Christine Latuner, combat engineer and Littoral Engineer Reconnaissance Team leader, 2nd Marine Logistics Battalion, share field rations and coffee, during exercise Archipelago Endeavor 22 on Berga Naval Base, Sweden, Sept. 21, 2022. AE22 is an integrated field training exercise that increases operational capability and enhances strategic cooperation between the U.S. Marines and Swedish forces.

Swedish Marine Pvt. David Segelman, forward observer, with Hellfire missile platoon, 2nd Swedish Marine Battalion, and Sgt. Christine Latuner, combat engineer and Littoral Engineer Reconnaissance Team leader, 2nd Marine Logistics Battalion, share field rations and coffee, during exercise Archipelago Endeavor 22 on Berga Naval Base, Sweden, Sept. 21, 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. Marines with 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, participates in the 12th Marine Regiment 92nd Anniversary Battle Colors Rededication Ceremony on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 4, 2019. The ceremony is an opportunity for Marines to remember warriors past and to recognize contributions of service members and families to current operations.

U.S. Marines with 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, participates in the 12th Marine Regiment 92nd Anniversary Battle Colors Rededication Ceremony on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 4, 2019. The ceremony is an opportunity for Marines to remember warriors past and to recognize contributions of service members and families to current operations.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dangelo Yanez

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 268 Reinforced, Aviation Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force-Darwin 22, refuels in flight during a Transpacific flight over Queensland, Australia, Sept. 13, 2022. TRANSPAC was a long-range tactical redeployment from Darwin to Hawaii with stops in Fiji, American Samoa, and Kiribati.

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 268 Reinforced, Aviation Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force-Darwin 22, refuels in flight during a Transpacific flight over Queensland, Australia, Sept. 13, 2022. TRANSPAC was a long-range tactical redeployment from Darwin to Hawaii with stops in Fiji, American Samoa, and Kiribati.

Photo by Cpl. Cameron Hermanet

A U.S. Marine with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 268 Reinforced, Aviation Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force-Darwin 22, conducts pre-flight checks on an MV-22 Osprey during a Transpacific flight in American Samoa, Sept. 16, 2022. TRANSPAC was a long-range tactical redeployment from Darwin to Hawaii with stops in Fiji, American Samoa, and Kiribati.

A U.S. Marine with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 268 Reinforced, Aviation Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force-Darwin 22, conducts pre-flight checks on an MV-22 Osprey during a Transpacific flight in American Samoa, Sept. 16, 2022. TRANSPAC was a long-range tactical redeployment from Darwin to Hawaii with stops in Fiji, American Samoa, and Kiribati.

Photo by Cpl. Cameron Hermanet

U.S. Marines with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division, fire a TOW missile system over water on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 19, 2022.

U.S. Marines with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division, fire a TOW missile system over water on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 19, 2022.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Emma Gray

U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Service and Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, and members of the Marine Infantry Regiment in French Polynesia, French Armed Forces, paddle a combat rubber raiding craft during the Aito Course in Taravao, Tahiti, French Polynesia, Sept. 5, 2022. The event provided a bilateral training opportunity between the French Armed Forces and Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific. The nine Marines and Sailor from HQSVCBN participated in the bilateral training with the French Armed Forces in order to strengthen relationships with the region. The course’s name comes from the Tahitian word “aito,” which means warrior.

U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Service and Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, and members of the Marine Infantry Regiment in French Polynesia, French Armed Forces, paddle a combat rubber raiding craft during the Aito Course in Taravao, Tahiti, French Polynesia, Sept. 5, 2022. The event provided a bilateral training opportunity between the French Armed Forces and Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific. The nine Marines and Sailor from HQSVCBN participated in the bilateral training with the French Armed Forces in order to strengthen relationships with the region. The course’s name comes from the Tahitian word “aito,” which means warrior.

Photo by Cpl. Danny Nateras

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. James Cwik, a Marine with 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines, poses for a photo during platoon attack drills on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 8, 2022. This training improved the Marines’ proficiency at the tactical level and developed small-unit leadership. 3/3 is forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines, 3rd Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. James Cwik, a Marine with 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines, poses for a photo during platoon attack drills on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 8, 2022. This training improved the Marines’ proficiency at the tactical level and developed small-unit leadership. 3/3 is forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines, 3rd Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program

Photo by Cpl. Jerry Edlin

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, stage vehicles in preparation for ship on-load during exercise Native Fury 22 at Yanbu Commercial Port, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Aug. 24, 2022. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia enables the U.S. Marine Corps Central Command and U.S. Central Command to receive and employ forces and resources rapidly in the region through a growing network of western geographic access and staging points.

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, stage vehicles in preparation for ship on-load during exercise Native Fury 22 at Yanbu Commercial Port, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Aug. 24, 2022. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia enables the U.S. Marine Corps Central Command and U.S. Central Command to receive and employ forces and resources rapidly in the region through a growing network of western geographic access and staging points.

Photo by Sgt. Alize Sotelo

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, 1st Marine Air Wing and U.S. sailors with Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit Five, carry a simulated casualty during Valiant Shield 2022 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, June 7, 2022. The training focused on the rapid clearing of unexploded ordnance in response to a simulated airfield attack allowing for safe airfield repair and continued operations.

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, 1st Marine Air Wing and U.S. sailors with Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit Five, carry a simulated casualty during Valiant Shield 2022 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, June 7, 2022. The training focused on the rapid clearing of unexploded ordnance in response to a simulated airfield attack allowing for safe airfield repair and continued operations.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Andrews

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, 1st Marine Air Wing and U.S. sailors with Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit Five, conduct rapid explosive hazard mitigation training during Valiant Shield 2022 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, June 7, 2022. The training focused on the rapid clearing of unexploded ordnance in response to a simulated airfield attack allowing for safe airfield repair and continued operations.

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, 1st Marine Air Wing and U.S. sailors with Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit Five, conduct rapid explosive hazard mitigation training during Valiant Shield 2022 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, June 7, 2022. The training focused on the rapid clearing of unexploded ordnance in response to a simulated airfield attack allowing for safe airfield repair and continued operations.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Andrews

U.S. Marines and U.S. Sailors conduct maintenance on the rotor assembly of an MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, in the hangar bay aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli Sept. 11, 2022. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of Amphibious Assault Ship USS Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

U.S. Marines and U.S. Sailors conduct maintenance on the rotor assembly of an MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, in the hangar bay aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli Sept. 11, 2022. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of Amphibious Assault Ship USS Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Peter Burghart

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Joshua Grant, a squad leader with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, in support of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force UNITAS LXIII sets security 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, which is Latin for “unity,” was conceived in 1959 and has taken place annually since first conducted in 1960. This year marks the 63rd iteration of the world’s longest-running annual multi-national maritime exercise. Additionally, this year Brazil will celebrate its bicentennial, a historical milestone commemorating 200 years of the country’s independence. Grant is a native of Chillicothe, Ohio.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Joshua Grant, a squad leader with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, in support of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force UNITAS LXIII sets security 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, which is Latin for “unity,” was conceived in 1959 and has taken place annually since first conducted in 1960. This year marks the 63rd iteration of the world’s longest-running annual multi-national maritime exercise. Additionally, this year Brazil will celebrate its bicentennial, a historical milestone commemorating 200 years of the country’s independence. Grant is a native of Chillicothe, Ohio.

Photo by Lance Cpl. David Intriago

U.S. Marines with India Co., 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force-Darwin 22, arrive at South Goulburn Island, Australia via U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Ospreys with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 268 reinforced, Aviation Combat Element, MRF-D 22, Aug. 31, 2022. The Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations exercise was a force-on-force training that exercised the MRF-D’s ability to forward deploy and establish expeditionary advanced bases.

U.S. Marines with India Co., 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force-Darwin 22, arrive at South Goulburn Island, Australia via U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Ospreys with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 268 reinforced, Aviation Combat Element, MRF-D 22, Aug. 31, 2022. The Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations exercise was a force-on-force training that exercised the MRF-D’s ability to forward deploy and establish expeditionary advanced bases.

Photo by Cpl. Emeline Molla

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ian Aguirre, a grenadier with India Co., 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force-Darwin 22, holds security during a patrol at South Goulburn Island, Australia, Sept. 2, 2022. The Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations exercise was a force-on-force training that exercised the MRF-D’s ability to forward deploy and establish expeditionary advanced bases.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ian Aguirre, a grenadier with India Co., 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force-Darwin 22, holds security during a patrol at South Goulburn Island, Australia, Sept. 2, 2022. The Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations exercise was a force-on-force training that exercised the MRF-D’s ability to forward deploy and establish expeditionary advanced bases.

Photo by Cpl. Emeline Molla

Sergeant Daniel Garcia, range safety officer, and Cpl. Christopher Garcia, combat marksmanship trainer, train Cpl. Zachary Gandiongco and Lance Cpl. Anthony Cashiola in proper rifle and scope use during live fire training held at the range aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, California, September 14.

Sergeant Daniel Garcia, range safety officer, and Cpl. Christopher Garcia, combat marksmanship trainer, train Cpl. Zachary Gandiongco and Lance Cpl. Anthony Cashiola in proper rifle and scope use during live fire training held at the range aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, California, September 14.

Photo by Laurie Pearson

Swedish Marines, 4th Boat Training Company, 2nd Swedish Marine Battalion, dock Swedish Combat Boat 90s, during exercise Archipelago Endeavor 2022, at Berga Naval Base, Sweden, Sept. 13, 2022. AE22 is an integrated field training exercise that increases operational capability and enhances strategic cooperation between the U.S. Marines and Swedish forces.

Swedish Marines, 4th Boat Training Company, 2nd Swedish Marine Battalion, dock Swedish Combat Boat 90s, during exercise Archipelago Endeavor 2022, at Berga Naval Base, Sweden, Sept. 13, 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 Lance Cpl. Adam Scalin

A U.S. Marine with Battalion Landing Team 2/5, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, fast ropes during a day and night fast roping exercise aboard USS New Orleans in the South China Sea, Sept. 15, 2022. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific Region.

A U.S. Marine with Battalion Landing Team 2/5, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, fast ropes during a day and night fast roping exercise aboard USS New Orleans in the South China Sea, Sept. 15, 2022. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific Region.

Photo by Sgt. Danny Gonzalez

A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 stages in the early morning at Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Australia, Aug. 24, 2022.

Exercise Pitch Black is the Royal Australian Air Force’s largest and most complex Large Force Employment exercise. Pitch Black 2022 is being conducted at RAAF Bases Darwin, Tindal, and Amberley from 19 August to 8 September ’22. This Year’s exercise will host up to 2500 personnel and around 100 aircraft from 17 participating nations from around the globe.

Activities such as Exercise Pitch Black recognize Australia’s strong relationships and the high value we place on regional security and fostering closer ties throughout the Indo-Pacific region.

Exercise Pitch Black features a range of realistic, simulated threats which can be found in a modern battle-space environment and is an opportunity to test and improve our force integration utilizing one of the largest training air space areas in the world. Exercise Pitch Black aims to further develop offensive counter air, air interdiction and stick, intelligence, reconnaissance and surveillance capabilities, as well as foster international co-operation with partner forces.

A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 stages in the early morning at Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Australia, Aug. 24, 2022. Exercise Pitch Black is the Royal Australian Air Force’s largest and most complex Large Force Employment exercise. Pitch Black 2022 is being conducted at RAAF Bases Darwin, Tindal, and Amberley from 19 August to 8 September ’22. This Year’s exercise will host up to 2500 personnel and around 100 aircraft from 17 participating nations from around the globe. Activities such as Exercise Pitch Black recognize Australia’s strong relationships and the high value we place on regional security and fostering closer ties throughout the Indo-Pacific region. Exercise Pitch Black features a range of realistic, simulated threats which can be found in a modern battle-space environment and is an opportunity to test and improve our force integration utilizing one of the largest training air space areas in the world. Exercise Pitch Black aims to further develop offensive counter air, air interdiction and stick, intelligence, reconnaissance and surveillance capabilities, as well as foster international co-operation with partner forces.

Photo by Sgt. Jackson Ricker

U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461 carry a cargo container with a CH-53K King Stallion at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, Aug. 11, 2022. This was the first time the Marine Corps deployed the King Stallion in an exercise. HMH-461 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Adam Henke)

U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461 carry a cargo container with a CH-53K King Stallion at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, Aug. 11, 2022. This was the first time the Marine Corps deployed the King Stallion in an exercise. HMH-461 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Adam Henke)

Photo by Cpl. Adam Henke