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U.S. Marines with Force Company, 2d Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division, under tactical control of Task Force 61/2, and soldiers with a long-range reconnaissance platoon in the Norwegian Army conduct a simulated beach insertion in Norway on August 11, 2023. Task Force 61/2.5 provides naval and joint force commanders with dedicated multi-domain reconnaissance and counter reconnaissance capabilities.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Emma Gray

U.S. Marines with the Maritime Special Purpose Force, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, set security during low-light ‘hook and climbs’ aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan, Atlantic Ocean, Jul. 17, 2023. Marines conducted hook and climbs to sharpen their individual and collective skills of boarding ships during visit, board, search and seizure continuum training. The 26th MEU, embarked with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, is on a scheduled deployment as the Nation’s Immediate Response Force to the Sixth and Fifth fleets areas of responsibility.

Photo by Sgt. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Juan Perez, a heavy equipment operator with Marine Corps Engineer Detachment Palau, removes brush as part of a runway clearing project on Peleliu, Republic of Palau, August 3, 2023. During this rotational deployment, Navy Seabees and Marine Corps engineers undertake infrastructure projects which benefit local populations in the Indo-Pacific and enhance the United States’ ability to render support and aid in response to disasters or other crises.

Photo by SSgt. David Bickel

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. MacKenzie Bernhardt loads an M252 81mm mortar system during a live-fire mortars range as part of Fuji Viper 23.3 at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, Aug. 28, 2023. Fuji Viper is an annual exercise that enables Marines operating in Japan the opportunity to conduct combined arms live-fire training and maintain operational readiness, tactical proficiency, and lethality within the first island chain. Bernhardt, a native of Little Rock, Arkansas, is a mortarman with 3d Battalion, 5th Marines and is currently forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines, 3rd Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program

Photo by Courtesy Photo

U.S. Marines with the Marine Corps Shooting Team instruct civilian leaders and business executives of the Marine Corps Executive Forum (MCEF) how to fire various issued weapons during a live-fire demonstration at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Aug. 25, 2023. During MCEF, participants are provided an inside look at the Marine Corps lifestyle and partake in activities, becoming immersed in the culture while engaging with Marines. The forum included a tour of the Pentagon with an open discussion with Marine Corps leadership on the Corps’ key issues and priorities, a live-fire demonstration at the Weapons Field Training Battalion in Quantico, an MV-22 Osprey familiarization flight, a tour of the National Museum of the Marine Corps, and attendance at an Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Karis Mattingly)

Photo by Sgt. Karis Mattingly

Civilian leaders and business executives of the Marine Corps Executive Forum (MCEF) take a familiarization flight aboard MV-22 Ospreys from the Marine Executive Flight Detachment at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Aug. 25, 2023. During MCEF, participants are provided an inside look at the Marine Corps lifestyle and partake in activities, becoming immersed in the culture while engaging with Marines. The forum included a tour of the Pentagon with an open discussion with Marine Corps leadership on the Corps’ key issues and priorities, a live-fire demonstration at the Weapons Field Training Battalion in Quantico, an MV-22 Osprey familiarization flight, a tour of the National Museum of the Marine Corps, and attendance at an Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Karis Mattingly)

Photo by Sgt. Karis Mattingly

Civilian leaders and business executives of the Marine Corps Executive Forum (MCEF) take a familiarization flight aboard MV-22 Ospreys from the Marine Executive Flight Detachment at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Aug. 25, 2023. During MCEF, participants are provided an inside look at the Marine Corps lifestyle and partake in activities, becoming immersed in the culture while engaging with Marines. The forum included a tour of the Pentagon with an open discussion with Marine Corps leadership on the Corps’ key issues and priorities, a live-fire demonstration at the Weapons Field Training Battalion in Quantico, an MV-22 Osprey familiarization flight, a tour of the National Museum of the Marine Corps, and attendance at an Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Karis Mattingly)

Photo by Sgt. Karis Mattingly

Civilian leaders and business executives of the Marine Corps Executive Forum (MCEF) take a familiarization flight aboard MV-22 Ospreys from the Marine Executive Flight Detachment at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Aug. 25, 2023. During MCEF, participants are provided an inside look at the Marine Corps lifestyle and partake in activities, becoming immersed in the culture while engaging with Marines. The forum included a tour of the Pentagon with an open discussion with Marine Corps leadership on the Corps’ key issues and priorities, a live-fire demonstration at the Weapons Field Training Battalion in Quantico, an MV-22 Osprey familiarization flight, a tour of the National Museum of the Marine Corps, and attendance at an Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Karis Mattingly)

Photo by Sgt. Karis Mattingly

Civilian leaders and business executives of the Marine Corps Executive Forum (MCEF) participated in an open discussion with Marine Corps leadership during a tour of the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, Aug. 25, 2023. During MCEF, participants are provided an inside look at the Marine Corps lifestyle and partake in activities, becoming immersed in the culture while engaging with Marines. The forum included a tour of the Pentagon with an open discussion with Marine Corps leadership on the Corps’ key issues and priorities, a live-fire demonstration at the Weapons Field Training Battalion in Quantico, an MV-22 Osprey familiarization flight, a tour of the National Museum of the Marine Corps, and attendance at an Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Karis Mattingly)

Photo by Sgt. Karis Mattingly

Civilian leaders and business executives of the Marine Corps Executive Forum (MCEF) spoke with Lt. Gen. Edward Banta, the Deputy Commandant for Installations and Logistics, during a tour of the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, Aug. 25, 2023. During MCEF, participants are provided an inside look at the Marine Corps lifestyle and partake in activities, becoming immersed in the culture while engaging with Marines. The forum included a tour of the Pentagon with an open discussion with Marine Corps leadership on the Corps’ key issues and priorities, a live-fire demonstration at the Weapons Field Training Battalion in Quantico, an MV-22 Osprey familiarization flight, a tour of the National Museum of the Marine Corps, and attendance at an Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Karis Mattingly)

Photo by Sgt. Karis Mattingly

A U.S. Marine with Battalion Landing Team 2/1, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires his M27 weapon system during a deck shoot aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay, in the Pacific Ocean, Aug. 23, 2023. The Marines conducted the live-fire training to improve their ability to engage targets at close distances. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the America 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 Cpl. Vincent Pham

U.S. Marine Corps Pvt. Bruno, the mascot of Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, conducts a pull-up on the training grounds at MCRD San Diego, Aug. 28, 2023. The mascots job is to boost morale, participate in outreach work, and attend events and ceremonies.

Photo by Cpl. Joshua Dreher

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, load sandbags onto a truck during Adversary Force Exercise 5-23 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Aug. 9, 2023. AFX 5-23 tested the skills of Marines in seizing and maintaining a combat presence in urban environments by training in offensive and defensive tactics, conducing logistics in a contested environment, and utilizing mechanized infantry.

Photo by Cpl. Jonathan Willcox

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Adama Anderson, a combat engineer with 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, constructs defenses during Adversary Force Exercise 5-23 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Aug. 9, 2023. AFX 5-23 tested the skills of Marines in seizing and maintaining a combat presence in urban environments by training in offensive and defensive tactics, conducing logistics in a contested environment, and utilizing mechanized infantry.

Photo by Cpl. Jonathan Willcox

A U.S. Marine assigned to Reconnaissance Company, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, rides an MMX motorcycle enroute to a raid site during the ground interoperability exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 25, 2023. The ground interoperability training integrates the Reconnaissance Company and supporting elements into a raid force to conduct land-based specialized limited-scale raids in preparation for more complex amphibious and maritime operations.

Photo by Cpl. Joseph Helms

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Amado Saltosandrade operates a Marine Corps Wideband Satellite Expeditionary during Pololu Strike at Marine Corps Training Bellows, Hawaii, August 22, 2023. Pololu Strike is a 3d MLR exercise consisting of staff education, planning, and battalion-led field training. The training focuses on the education and development of 3d MLR and battalion staffs, deliberate planning repetitions, and execution of training and readiness standards in a field environment. Saltosandrade is a satellite communications operator with 3d Littoral Combat Team, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division and is a native of Coral Springs, Calif.

Photo by Courtesy Photo

Public Works Division personnel with the Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC), clear water out of a low point due to Tropical Storm Hilary at MCAGCC, Twentynine Palms, California, Aug. 21, 2023. MCAGCC is committed to ensuring effective and efficient recovery actions following extreme weather. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Anna Higman)

Photo by LCpl. Anna Higman

U.S. Marines with 3rd Littoral Combat Team, 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, conduct a Multi-Purpose Anti-Armor Anti-Personnel Weapons Systems range at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, August 21, 2023. The purpose of this training is to sharpen the LCT’s weapons handling skills and increase their readiness for future exercises and operations.

Photo by Cpl. Eric Huynh

A Long Range Unmanned Surface Vessel, shown here with a small Unmanned Surface Vessel in the foreground, semi-autonomously navigates open waters during an Early Operational Test event April 26, 2023, roughly ten miles off the coast of Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek/Fort Story, Virginia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jim Van Meer)

Photo by James

As dusk descends, Marines and civilians from Program Executive Officer Land System’s Ground Based Air Defense program assemble around the PEO’s cutting-edge Medium Range Intercept Capability system. Serving as the Corps’ first medium range missile capability since the HAWK system, this state-of-the-art capability is a key example of successful acquisition under FD 2030. (Marine Corps courtesy photo)

Photo by James