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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Janet Marrufo and Lt. Col. Michael Fisher, both with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 311, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, unfurl the squadron colors during a reactivation ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, April 14, 2023. The reactivation and redesignation of VMFA-311 marks the transition for the squadron to the F-35C Lightning II, which brings its unique capabilities to 3rd MAW as a long-range compliment to existing aviation assets. Formerly Marine Attack Squadron 311, the Tomcats have made their mark on Marine Corps aviation for decades, and now will continue their legacy.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Janet Marrufo and Lt. Col. Michael Fisher, both with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 311, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, unfurl the squadron colors during a reactivation ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, April 14, 2023. The reactivation and redesignation of VMFA-311 marks the transition for the squadron to the F-35C Lightning II, which brings its unique capabilities to 3rd MAW as a long-range compliment to existing aviation assets. Formerly Marine Attack Squadron 311, the Tomcats have made their mark on Marine Corps aviation for decades, and now will continue their legacy.

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A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom helicopter, assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One, descends in an extraction exercise, during Assault Support Tactics 3, part of Weapons and Tactics Instructor course 2-23, at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, April 14, 2023. WTI, hosted by MAWTS-1, is a seven-week course providing standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine aviation training and readiness. AST-3 is a multi-mission evolution consisting of a Non-combatant Evacuation Operation as well as Foreign Humanitarian Assistance operations. This evolution allows the prospective WTIs to plan, brief and execute both missions while shifting their focus towards an in-depth review and dissection of rules of engagement, military authorities and civil considerations.

A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom helicopter, assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One, descends in an extraction exercise, during Assault Support Tactics 3, part of Weapons and Tactics Instructor course 2-23, at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, April 14, 2023. WTI, hosted by MAWTS-1, is a seven-week course providing standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine aviation training and readiness. AST-3 is a multi-mission evolution consisting of a Non-combatant Evacuation Operation as well as Foreign Humanitarian Assistance operations. This evolution allows the prospective WTIs to plan, brief and execute both missions while shifting their focus towards an in-depth review and dissection of rules of engagement, military authorities and civil considerations.

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U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Luciano Giannuzzi, an intelligence specialist with Naval Air Station Oceana Dam Neck and Pfc. Joshua Yum, a data system administrator with Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, Marine Forces Command, Marine Forces Northern Command, compete in a pugil stick match during a regional field meet at Captain Slade Cutter Park, Virginia, August 5, 2022. Marines across various units competed head-to-head in pugil sticks, ground fighting, PVC pipe construction, flag football, resupply runs, rowing, kickball, and tug-o-war in order to win the command trophy. FMFLANT, MARFORCOM, MARFOR NORTHCOM holds field meets regularly to sustain camaraderie and healthy work relations.

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Luciano Giannuzzi, an intelligence specialist with Naval Air Station Oceana Dam Neck and Pfc. Joshua Yum, a data system administrator with Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, Marine Forces Command, Marine Forces Northern Command, compete in a pugil stick match during a regional field meet at Captain Slade Cutter Park, Virginia, August 5, 2022. Marines across various units competed head-to-head in pugil sticks, ground fighting, PVC pipe construction, flag football, resupply runs, rowing, kickball, and tug-o-war in order to win the command trophy. FMFLANT, MARFORCOM, MARFOR NORTHCOM holds field meets regularly to sustain camaraderie and healthy work relations.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jack Chen

U.S. Marines with Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, Marine Forces Command, Marine Forces Northern Command, and their respective Headquarters and Service Battalion (HQSVCBN), compete in a tug-o-war competition during a regional field meet at Captain Slade Cutter Park, Virginia, August 5, 2022. Marines, across various units competed head-to-head in pugil sticks, ground fighting, PVC pipe construction, flag football, resupply runs, rowing, kickball, and tug-o-war in order to win the command trophy. FMFLANT, MARFORCOM, MARFOR NORTHCOM holds field meets regularly to sustain camaraderie and healthy work relations.

U.S. Marines with Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, Marine Forces Command, Marine Forces Northern Command, and their respective Headquarters and Service Battalion (HQSVCBN), compete in a tug-o-war competition during a regional field meet at Captain Slade Cutter Park, Virginia, August 5, 2022. Marines, across various units competed head-to-head in pugil sticks, ground fighting, PVC pipe construction, flag football, resupply runs, rowing, kickball, and tug-o-war in order to win the command trophy. FMFLANT, MARFORCOM, MARFOR NORTHCOM holds field meets regularly to sustain camaraderie and healthy work relations.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jack Chen

U.S. Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force, fight using a baton and pugil stick during the culminating event of a III MEF Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor course on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, April 13, 2023. The intense three-week long MAI course tests the individual Marine’s physical endurance, character development, and mental fortitude, while teaching them how to train and lead Marine Corps Martial Arts Program belt advancements.

U.S. Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force, fight using a baton and pugil stick during the culminating event of a III MEF Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor course on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, April 13, 2023. The intense three-week long MAI course tests the individual Marine’s physical endurance, character development, and mental fortitude, while teaching them how to train and lead Marine Corps Martial Arts Program belt advancements.

Photo by Sgt. Megan Roses

U.S. Marine Cpl. Christopher Mitchell, a military policeman with the Provost Marshal’s Office, Security and Emergency Services Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, participates in a simulated active shooter scenario during exercise Semper Durus 23 on Camp Pendleton, California, April 11, 2023. Semper Durus is designed to improve regional command and control, enhance interagency coordination, and improve installation capabilities to respond to, and recover from, a crisis event and validate the installation mission assurance all-hazard plan. Mitchell is a native of Corcoran, California.

U.S. Marine Cpl. Christopher Mitchell, a military policeman with the Provost Marshal’s Office, Security and Emergency Services Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, participates in a simulated active shooter scenario during exercise Semper Durus 23 on Camp Pendleton, California, April 11, 2023. Semper Durus is designed to improve regional command and control, enhance interagency coordination, and improve installation capabilities to respond to, and recover from, a crisis event and validate the installation mission assurance all-hazard plan. Mitchell is a native of Corcoran, California.

Photo by Cpl. Angela Wilcox

A U.S. Marine with Maritime Raid Platoon, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires an M240B machine gun from an 11-meter rigid-hull inflatable boat during a machine gun range, Jan. 11. The 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit is embarked on the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) and amphibious transport dock ships USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) and USS Anchorage (LPD 23), and operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with Allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

A U.S. Marine with Maritime Raid Platoon, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires an M240B machine gun from an 11-meter rigid-hull inflatable boat during a machine gun range, Jan. 11. The 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit is embarked on the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) and amphibious transport dock ships USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) and USS Anchorage (LPD 23), and operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with Allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

Photo by Cpl. Austin Gillam

U.S. Marines stationed on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, pose for a group photo to commemorate 29 Marines becoming certified wildland firefighters on MCAS Miramar, March 24, 2023. These Marines have trained to become wildland firefighters to form the first hand crew composed primarily of U.S. Marines.

U.S. Marines stationed on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, pose for a group photo to commemorate 29 Marines becoming certified wildland firefighters on MCAS Miramar, March 24, 2023. These Marines have trained to become wildland firefighters to form the first hand crew composed primarily of U.S. Marines.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jackson Rush

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Trevor Schilling, air traffic control radar technician, Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, leads physical training as part of MCAS Kaneohe Bay Corporals Course 2-23, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, April 10, 2023. The course was held to provide Marine noncommissioned officers with the skills and knowledge necessary to become successful small-unit leaders.

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Trevor Schilling, air traffic control radar technician, Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, leads physical training as part of MCAS Kaneohe Bay Corporals Course 2-23, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, April 10, 2023. The course was held to provide Marine noncommissioned officers with the skills and knowledge necessary to become successful small-unit leaders.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Clayton Baker

Pvt. Joshua Kaza, a Marine with Hotel Comapny, was awarded his Eagle, Globe and Anchor by his dad Lt. Col. Babu Kaza at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, April 8, 2023. The date of April 8 is providential to the family. Babu's friend, 1st Lt. Joshua Palmer, was killed in Al Anbar, Iraq on this day in 2004 and is the very person for who he named his son after.

Pvt. Joshua Kaza, a Marine with Hotel Comapny, was awarded his Eagle, Globe and Anchor by his dad Lt. Col. Babu Kaza at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, April 8, 2023. The date of April 8 is providential to the family. Babu's friend, 1st Lt. Joshua Palmer, was killed in Al Anbar, Iraq on this day in 2004 and is the very person for who he named his son after.

Photo by CWO3 Bobby Yarbrough

U.S. Marines stationed at Marine Corps Base Hawaii escort simulated casualties to safety in a combat evacuation patrol during the Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay Corporals Course 2-23, Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, MCBH, April 7, 2023. The course was held to provide Marine noncommissioned officers with the skills and knowledge necessary to become successful small-unit leaders.

U.S. Marines stationed at Marine Corps Base Hawaii escort simulated casualties to safety in a combat evacuation patrol during the Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay Corporals Course 2-23, Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, MCBH, April 7, 2023. The course was held to provide Marine noncommissioned officers with the skills and knowledge necessary to become successful small-unit leaders.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Clayton Baker

Service members from the Royal Thai Marine Corps, Republic of Korea Navy and Marine Corps, and the U.S. Marine Corps finish the reconstruction of a new roof for Miss Bunnam Inprom’s home during Exercise Cobra Gold 23 at Chanthaburi, Kingdom of Thailand, March 2, 2023. U.S. Marines and partner nations teamed up to build a new roof for Inprom’s home, which was destroyed by termites. Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 and MWSS-172 participated in the 42nd iteration of the Cobra Gold series of exercises, where they lended their engineering expertise to multilateral humanitarian efforts.

Service members from the Royal Thai Marine Corps, Republic of Korea Navy and Marine Corps, and the U.S. Marine Corps finish the reconstruction of a new roof for Miss Bunnam Inprom’s home during Exercise Cobra Gold 23 at Chanthaburi, Kingdom of Thailand, March 2, 2023. U.S. Marines and partner nations teamed up to build a new roof for Inprom’s home, which was destroyed by termites. Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 and MWSS-172 participated in the 42nd iteration of the Cobra Gold series of exercises, where they lended their engineering expertise to multilateral humanitarian efforts.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Rodriguez

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Steven Gomez, a small arms repairer/technician with weapons training battalion, fires a World War II M1 Grand rifle during the Marine Corps Championships on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, March 31, 2023. Marines who place in the top 10-percent at their respective Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition receive an invitation to participate in the Marine Corps Championships that consists of 10 days of competition in precision rifle, action rifle, precision pistol, action pistol, and multi gun action shooting.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Steven Gomez, a small arms repairer/technician with weapons training battalion, fires a World War II M1 Grand rifle during the Marine Corps Championships on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, March 31, 2023. Marines who place in the top 10-percent at their respective Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition receive an invitation to participate in the Marine Corps Championships that consists of 10 days of competition in precision rifle, action rifle, precision pistol, action pistol, and multi gun action shooting.

Photo by Cpl. Mitchell Johnson

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Christopher D. Genualdi, capabilities integration officer, Logistical Combat Element Integration Division, Capabilities Development Directorate, Combat Development and Integration, speaks during a demonstration at DZ Cockatoo on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, March 29, 2023. Combat Development and Integration demonstrated the Tactical Resupply Unmanned Aircraft System, programming the Unmanned Logistics Systems-Air to carry a payload over a short distance, drop it at a specified location in the landing zone and return to its staring point. The TRUAS has a 9-mile range and maximum payload of 150 pounds, which is sufficient to fly in ammunition, food, medical supplies, and batteries, among other supplies. This small system only requires two Marines to operate and will be a game-changing capability for our distributed forces. Fielding this capability is a critical step in setting conditions for the development of the ULS-A Medium system, which is the required capability for large-scale tactical distribution in a contested space.

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Christopher D. Genualdi, capabilities integration officer, Logistical Combat Element Integration Division, Capabilities Development Directorate, Combat Development and Integration, speaks during a demonstration at DZ Cockatoo on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, March 29, 2023. Combat Development and Integration demonstrated the Tactical Resupply Unmanned Aircraft System, programming the Unmanned Logistics Systems-Air to carry a payload over a short distance, drop it at a specified location in the landing zone and return to its staring point. The TRUAS has a 9-mile range and maximum payload of 150 pounds, which is sufficient to fly in ammunition, food, medical supplies, and batteries, among other supplies. This small system only requires two Marines to operate and will be a game-changing capability for our distributed forces. Fielding this capability is a critical step in setting conditions for the development of the ULS-A Medium system, which is the required capability for large-scale tactical distribution in a contested space.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kayla M. LeClaire

The Tactical Resupply Unmanned Aircraft Systemflies during a demonstration at DZ Cockatoo on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, March 29, 2023. Combat Development and Integration demonstrated the TRUAS, programming the Unmanned Logistics Systems-Air to carry a payload over a short distance, drop it at a specified location in the landing zone and return to its staring point. The TRUAS has a 9-mile range and maximum payload of 150 pounds, which is sufficient to fly in ammunition, food, medical supplies, and batteries, among other supplies. This small system only requires two Marines to operate and will be a game-changing capability for our distributed forces. Fielding this capability is a critical step in setting conditions for the development of the ULS-A Medium system, which is the required capability for large-scale tactical distribution in a contested space.

The Tactical Resupply Unmanned Aircraft Systemflies during a demonstration at DZ Cockatoo on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, March 29, 2023. Combat Development and Integration demonstrated the TRUAS, programming the Unmanned Logistics Systems-Air to carry a payload over a short distance, drop it at a specified location in the landing zone and return to its staring point. The TRUAS has a 9-mile range and maximum payload of 150 pounds, which is sufficient to fly in ammunition, food, medical supplies, and batteries, among other supplies. This small system only requires two Marines to operate and will be a game-changing capability for our distributed forces. Fielding this capability is a critical step in setting conditions for the development of the ULS-A Medium system, which is the required capability for large-scale tactical distribution in a contested space.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kayla M. LeClaire

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Courtney O’Brien, commanding officer of Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, salutes the color guard during the squadron’s 80th birthday on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, March 30, 2023. The Marines of VMGR-352 celebrated 80 years of dedicated service and a strong legacy with a commemorative speech and ceremony. O’Brien is a Hanover, Pennsylvania native.

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Courtney O’Brien, commanding officer of Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, salutes the color guard during the squadron’s 80th birthday on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, March 30, 2023. The Marines of VMGR-352 celebrated 80 years of dedicated service and a strong legacy with a commemorative speech and ceremony. O’Brien is a Hanover, Pennsylvania native.

Photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs

An explosive charge detonates during ordnance training in preparation for Friendship Day 2023, at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, March 26, 2023. The MCAS Iwakuni Explosive Ordnance Disposal team has been conducting various controlled explosions since December 2022 in preparation for Friendship Day 2023.

An explosive charge detonates during ordnance training in preparation for Friendship Day 2023, at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, March 26, 2023. The MCAS Iwakuni Explosive Ordnance Disposal team has been conducting various controlled explosions since December 2022 in preparation for Friendship Day 2023.

Photo by Cpl. Raymond Tong

A U.S. Marine with 2nd Supply Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, demonstrates the capabilities of a military working dog during a unit family day on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 6, 2023. Marines with 2nd Supply Battalion conducted a unit family day to increase camaraderie, boost morale, and to grow connections with friends and family.

A U.S. Marine with 2nd Supply Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, demonstrates the capabilities of a military working dog during a unit family day on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 6, 2023. Marines with 2nd Supply Battalion conducted a unit family day to increase camaraderie, boost morale, and to grow connections with friends and family.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar

U.S. Marines with 3rd Littoral Combat Team, 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, conduct Range 410A, a platoon-level training event, during Marine Littoral Regiment Training Exercise at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Feb. 7, 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.

U.S. Marines with 3rd Littoral Combat Team, 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, conduct Range 410A, a platoon-level training event, during Marine Littoral Regiment Training Exercise at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Feb. 7, 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 Cpl. Scott Aubuchon

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Herbert Tunley III, a fixed wing aircraft mechanic, signals to Maj. Douglas Kansier, F-35B Lightning II aircraft pilot and executive officer of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 242 at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, April 5, 2023. Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 12 routinely conduct arming, expeditionary refueling and flight operations to maintain proficiency and readiness in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Herbert Tunley III, a fixed wing aircraft mechanic, signals to Maj. Douglas Kansier, F-35B Lightning II aircraft pilot and executive officer of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 242 at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, April 5, 2023. Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 12 routinely conduct arming, expeditionary refueling and flight operations to maintain proficiency and readiness in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific.

Photo by Cpl. Tyler Harmon