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Sgt. Phanuwat Lohaporm, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal student with the Thailand Mine Action Center, determines the type and state of the ordnance during an EOD reconnaissance practical application drill at Fort Bhanurangsi, Ratchaburi, Thailand, November 17, 2022. Royal Thai and American Armed Forces work together to train TMAC students in EOD level 1-2 in order to develop an EOD capacity to assist TMAC’s mission of becoming landmine free. This partnership is aligned with the U.S. Department of Defense’s HMA Program, which assists partnered nations affected by landmines, explosive remnants of war, and the hazardous effects of unexploded ordnance.

Sgt. Phanuwat Lohaporm, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal student with the Thailand Mine Action Center, determines the type and state of the ordnance during an EOD reconnaissance practical application drill at Fort Bhanurangsi, Ratchaburi, Thailand, November 17, 2022. Royal Thai and American Armed Forces work together to train TMAC students in EOD level 1-2 in order to develop an EOD capacity to assist TMAC’s mission of becoming landmine free. This partnership is aligned with the U.S. Department of Defense’s HMA Program, which assists partnered nations affected by landmines, explosive remnants of war, and the hazardous effects of unexploded ordnance.

Photo by Cpl. Moises Rodriguez

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Alex Koeneke, a Humanitarian Mine Action Thailand Explosive Ordnance Disposal instructor with 3rd EOD Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, supervises Staff Sgt. Parawut Pongfai, a Thailand Mine Action Center student, during an EOD level 1-2 course at Jarumanee training area, Ratchaburi, Thailand, November 22, 2022. Royal Thai and American Armed Forces work together to train TMAC students in EOD level 1-2 in order to develop an EOD capacity to assist TMAC’s mission of becoming landmine free. This partnership is aligned with the U.S. Department of Defense’s HMA Program, which assists partnered nations affected by landmines, explosive remnants of war, and the hazardous effects of unexploded ordnance.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Alex Koeneke, a Humanitarian Mine Action Thailand Explosive Ordnance Disposal instructor with 3rd EOD Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, supervises Staff Sgt. Parawut Pongfai, a Thailand Mine Action Center student, during an EOD level 1-2 course at Jarumanee training area, Ratchaburi, Thailand, November 22, 2022. Royal Thai and American Armed Forces work together to train TMAC students in EOD level 1-2 in order to develop an EOD capacity to assist TMAC’s mission of becoming landmine free. This partnership is aligned with the U.S. Department of Defense’s HMA Program, which assists partnered nations affected by landmines, explosive remnants of war, and the hazardous effects of unexploded ordnance.

Photo by Cpl. Moises Rodriguez

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines participate in a platoon attack during Korea Marine Exercise Program 23.1 at Rodriguez Live Fire Complex, Republic of Korea, Nov. 21. KMEP is conducted routinely to maintain the trust, proficiency, and readiness of the ROK-U.S. Alliance. 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines is forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines, 3rd Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program.

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines participate in a platoon attack during Korea Marine Exercise Program 23.1 at Rodriguez Live Fire Complex, Republic of Korea, Nov. 21. KMEP is conducted routinely to maintain the trust, proficiency, and readiness of the ROK-U.S. Alliance. 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines is forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines, 3rd Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Taggart

A U.S. Marine with 1st Radio Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, fires an M240B machine gun mounted to a light armored electronic warfare vehicle during a tactical small unit leaders course at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 4, 2022. 1st Radio Battalion participated in TSULC to give small unit leaders the confidence, knowledge and ability to better lead their Marines in combat situations.

A U.S. Marine with 1st Radio Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, fires an M240B machine gun mounted to a light armored electronic warfare vehicle during a tactical small unit leaders course at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 4, 2022. 1st Radio Battalion participated in TSULC to give small unit leaders the confidence, knowledge and ability to better lead their Marines in combat situations.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Isaac Velasco

U.S. Marines assigned to II Marine Expeditionary Force unload baggage before boarding the Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport USNS Trenton (T-EPF 5) in Ljubljana, Slovenia, Nov. 16, 2022. Marines assigned to II MEF, based out of Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, embarked aboard USNS Trenton to improve interoperability while refining the U.S. capability to rapidly deploy forces aboard U.S. Navy expeditionary fast transport vessels.

U.S. Marines assigned to II Marine Expeditionary Force unload baggage before boarding the Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport USNS Trenton (T-EPF 5) in Ljubljana, Slovenia, Nov. 16, 2022. Marines assigned to II MEF, based out of Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, embarked aboard USNS Trenton to improve interoperability while refining the U.S. capability to rapidly deploy forces aboard U.S. Navy expeditionary fast transport vessels.

Photo by Sgt. Scott Jenkins

U.S. Marines assigned to II Marine Expeditionary Force board the Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport USNS Trenton (T-EPF 5) in Ljubljana, Slovenia, Nov. 16, 2022. Marines assigned to II MEF, based out of Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, embarked aboard USNS Trenton to improve interoperability while refining the U.S. capability to rapidly deploy forces aboard U.S. Navy expeditionary fast transport vessels.

U.S. Marines assigned to II Marine Expeditionary Force board the Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport USNS Trenton (T-EPF 5) in Ljubljana, Slovenia, Nov. 16, 2022. Marines assigned to II MEF, based out of Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, embarked aboard USNS Trenton to improve interoperability while refining the U.S. capability to rapidly deploy forces aboard U.S. Navy expeditionary fast transport vessels.

Photo by Sgt. Scott Jenkins

U.S. Marines with the Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, tread water during a limited scale raid on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 21, 2022. The simulated limited scale raid was conducted to improve the Marines’ ability to plan and conduct ground movements in an austere environment. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps' only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible and lethal force ready to perform a wide range of military operations as the premier crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region.

U.S. Marines with the Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, tread water during a limited scale raid on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 21, 2022. The simulated limited scale raid was conducted to improve the Marines’ ability to plan and conduct ground movements in an austere environment. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps' only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible and lethal force ready to perform a wide range of military operations as the premier crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Manuel Alvarado

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. George Kiernan, a financial management officer with I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, poses for a photo at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 15, 2022. Kiernan played for the All-Marine Men's basketball team in the 2022 Armed Forces Men's and Women’s Basketball Championship. The tournament was hosted at Admiral Prout Fieldhouse, Naval Base San Diego, in order to promote friendly competition and unity between services.

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. George Kiernan, a financial management officer with I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, poses for a photo at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 15, 2022. Kiernan played for the All-Marine Men's basketball team in the 2022 Armed Forces Men's and Women’s Basketball Championship. The tournament was hosted at Admiral Prout Fieldhouse, Naval Base San Diego, in order to promote friendly competition and unity between services.

Photo by Sgt. Alize Sotelo

A U.S. Marine assigned to the Maritime Special Purpose Force, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires a M110 semi-automatic sniper system during a live-fire range as part of the 26th MEU urban sniper course on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 8, 2022. Urban sniper course provides the MEU with an enhanced marksmanship and surveillance capability that supports the Marine Air-Ground Task Force Commander in urban environments.

A U.S. Marine assigned to the Maritime Special Purpose Force, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires a M110 semi-automatic sniper system during a live-fire range as part of the 26th MEU urban sniper course on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 8, 2022. Urban sniper course provides the MEU with an enhanced marksmanship and surveillance capability that supports the Marine Air-Ground Task Force Commander in urban environments.

Photo by Cpl. Kyle Jia

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Andrea Blaine, right, and Sgt. Garrison Sibley, both motor vehicle operators with Combat Logistics Battalion 6, drag a simulated wounded Marine to safety during a training exercise in Syndalen, Finland, Nov. 22, 2022.Task Force Red Cloud, headquartered by elements of CLB-6, is deployed to Finland in support of Exercises SYD 2022 and Freezing Winds 2022 to enhance U.S. and Finnish select interdependence in the maritime domain; 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 Sgt. Andrea Blaine, right, and Sgt. Garrison Sibley, both motor vehicle operators with Combat Logistics Battalion 6, drag a simulated wounded Marine to safety during a training exercise in Syndalen, Finland, Nov. 22, 2022.Task Force Red Cloud, headquartered by elements of CLB-6, is deployed to Finland in support of Exercises SYD 2022 and Freezing Winds 2022 to enhance U.S. and Finnish select interdependence in the maritime domain; 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. Maxwell Cook

A U.S. Marine with the Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, posts security during a limited scale raid on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 21, 2022. The simulated limited scale raid was conducted to improve the Marines’ ability to plan and conduct ground movements in an austere environment. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps' only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible and lethal force ready to perform a wide range of military operations as the premier crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region.

A U.S. Marine with the Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, posts security during a limited scale raid on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 21, 2022. The simulated limited scale raid was conducted to improve the Marines’ ability to plan and conduct ground movements in an austere environment. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps' only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible and lethal force ready to perform a wide range of military operations as the premier crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Manuel Alvarado

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Paul Ramirez, a combat engineer with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines participates in training during Keen Sword 23 at Tsutara, Japan, Nov. 16, 2022. Keen Sword is a biennial training event that exercises the combined capabilities and lethality developed between 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and the Japan Self-Defense Force. This bilateral field-training exercise between the U.S. military and JSDF strengthens interoperability and combat readiness of the U.S.-Japan Alliance. Ramirez is a native of Simi Valley, California.

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Paul Ramirez, a combat engineer with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines participates in training during Keen Sword 23 at Tsutara, Japan, Nov. 16, 2022. Keen Sword is a biennial training event that exercises the combined capabilities and lethality developed between 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and the Japan Self-Defense Force. This bilateral field-training exercise between the U.S. military and JSDF strengthens interoperability and combat readiness of the U.S.-Japan Alliance. Ramirez is a native of Simi Valley, California.

Photo by Cpl. Scott Aubuchon

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Clayton Hilemon and Sgt. Alexander Locconielsen, a low-altitude air-defense gunners with 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, transmits an electronic signal to an incoming drone with the Light Marine Air Defense Integrated System, or L-MADIS, at Marine Corps Outlying Landing Field Atlantic, North Carolina, Oct. 18, 2022. The L-MADIS is an electronic-attack system that counters unmanned-aircraft system by nonkinetic capabilities to destroy or negate aerial threats. 2nd LAAD is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force.

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Clayton Hilemon and Sgt. Alexander Locconielsen, a low-altitude air-defense gunners with 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, transmits an electronic signal to an incoming drone with the Light Marine Air Defense Integrated System, or L-MADIS, at Marine Corps Outlying Landing Field Atlantic, North Carolina, Oct. 18, 2022. The L-MADIS is an electronic-attack system that counters unmanned-aircraft system by nonkinetic capabilities to destroy or negate aerial threats. 2nd LAAD is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force.

Photo by Sgt. Servante Coba

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Benjamin Trumbull, a machine gunner with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines conducts an air assault in support of a United Nations Command Honor Guard alert contingency disbursement rehearsal during Korea Marine Exercise Program 23.1 at Rodriguez Live Fire Complex, Republic of Korea, Nov. 16, 2022. KMEP is conducted routinely to maintain the trust, proficiency, and readiness of the ROK-U.S. Alliance. 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines 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. Benjamin Trumbull, a machine gunner with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines conducts an air assault in support of a United Nations Command Honor Guard alert contingency disbursement rehearsal during Korea Marine Exercise Program 23.1 at Rodriguez Live Fire Complex, Republic of Korea, Nov. 16, 2022. KMEP is conducted routinely to maintain the trust, proficiency, and readiness of the ROK-U.S. Alliance. 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines is forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines, 3rd Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Taggart

U.S. Marines assigned to 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company and 3rd Intelligence Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, conduct dynamic targeting and maritime sensing during exercise Katana Strike on Kumejima, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 26, 2022. Katana Strike is led by III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group and is designed to demonstrate proficiency in coalition joint-force planning, coordination, and execution of dynamic targeting in a maritime environment that utilizes ground forces to initiate the targeting cycle. Katana Strike showcases 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, which serves as the central hub for conducting long-range communications between joint ground, naval and aviation units over multiple waveforms. III MIG functions as the vanguard of III MEF, operating in the Indo-Pacific regions information environment, and supports Marine Air Ground Task Force operations with communications, intelligence, and supporting arms liaison capabilities.

U.S. Marines assigned to 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company and 3rd Intelligence Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, conduct dynamic targeting and maritime sensing during exercise Katana Strike on Kumejima, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 26, 2022. Katana Strike is led by III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group and is designed to demonstrate proficiency in coalition joint-force planning, coordination, and execution of dynamic targeting in a maritime environment that utilizes ground forces to initiate the targeting cycle. Katana Strike showcases 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, which serves as the central hub for conducting long-range communications between joint ground, naval and aviation units over multiple waveforms. III MIG functions as the vanguard of III MEF, operating in the Indo-Pacific regions information environment, and supports Marine Air Ground Task Force operations with communications, intelligence, and supporting arms liaison capabilities.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Manuel Serrano

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Grace Gerlach, a combat videographer assigned to Communications Strategy and Operations Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group captures imagery during exercise Katana Strike at Kumejima, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 24, 2022. COMMSTRAT's mission is to train and maintain deployable, task-organized teams that create still and video imagery products and support command element communications objectives.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Grace Gerlach, a combat videographer assigned to Communications Strategy and Operations Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group captures imagery during exercise Katana Strike at Kumejima, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 24, 2022. COMMSTRAT's mission is to train and maintain deployable, task-organized teams that create still and video imagery products and support command element communications objectives.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Manuel Serrano

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines conduct a rifle range with members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force observers during Keen Sword 23 aboard the USS New Orleans LPD-18, Pacific Ocean, Nov. 13, 2022. Keen Sword is a biennial training event that exercises the combined capabilities and lethality developed between 3d Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force and the JGSDF. This bilateral field-training exercise between the U.S. military and the JGSDF strengthens interoperability and combat readiness of the U.S.-Japan alliance.

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines conduct a rifle range with members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force observers during Keen Sword 23 aboard the USS New Orleans LPD-18, Pacific Ocean, Nov. 13, 2022. Keen Sword is a biennial training event that exercises the combined capabilities and lethality developed between 3d Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force and the JGSDF. This bilateral field-training exercise between the U.S. military and the JGSDF strengthens interoperability and combat readiness of the U.S.-Japan alliance.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lorenzo Ducato

U.S. Marine Capt. Kyle King, the assistant operations officer with 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, poses for a photo with his awards from the 47th Annual Marine Corps Marathon at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Nov. 8, 2022. King is the first active-duty Marine to win the Marine Corps Marathon since 1983. The Marine Corps Marathon promotes physical fitness, generates community goodwill, and showcases the organizational skills of the Marine Corps.

U.S. Marine Capt. Kyle King, the assistant operations officer with 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, poses for a photo with his awards from the 47th Annual Marine Corps Marathon at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Nov. 8, 2022. King is the first active-duty Marine to win the Marine Corps Marathon since 1983. The Marine Corps Marathon promotes physical fitness, generates community goodwill, and showcases the organizational skills of the Marine Corps.

Photo by Cpl. Alexandra Munoz

U.S. Marine Capt. Kyle King, the assistant operations officer with 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, and Hope Sweetnam, King’s partner, pose for a photo after an evening run in Yucca Valley, California, Nov. 8, 2022. King is the first active-duty Marine to win the Marine Corps Marathon since 1983. The Marine Corps Marathon promotes physical fitness, generates community goodwill, and showcases the organizational skills of the Marine Corps.

U.S. Marine Capt. Kyle King, the assistant operations officer with 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, and Hope Sweetnam, King’s partner, pose for a photo after an evening run in Yucca Valley, California, Nov. 8, 2022. King is the first active-duty Marine to win the Marine Corps Marathon since 1983. The Marine Corps Marathon promotes physical fitness, generates community goodwill, and showcases the organizational skills of the Marine Corps.

Photo by Cpl. Alexandra Munoz

U.S. Marines awarded the Sponsorship Recognition Award at the Bands of America Grand National Championships on Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Ind., Nov. 11, 2022. Marine Corps Recruiting Command is proud to partner with Music for All, this partnership helps increase awareness of the Marine Corps’ opportunities and connect with band directors, influencers and students.

U.S. Marines awarded the Sponsorship Recognition Award at the Bands of America Grand National Championships on Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Ind., Nov. 11, 2022. Marine Corps Recruiting Command is proud to partner with Music for All, this partnership helps increase awareness of the Marine Corps’ opportunities and connect with band directors, influencers and students.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez