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U.S. Marines and Civilians with Marine Corps Cyberspace Warfare Group and Marine Corps Cyberspace Operations Battalion, compete in Cyber Flag 23-2, at an undisclosed location, Aug. 7, 2023. The purpose of the competition was to enhance readiness and the capabilities of cyber warfare. Each team was strategically positioned either in an offensive or defensive role, engaging with a range of diverse cyber-attack scenarios.

U.S. Marines and Civilians with Marine Corps Cyberspace Warfare Group and Marine Corps Cyberspace Operations Battalion, compete in Cyber Flag 23-2, at an undisclosed location, Aug. 7, 2023. The purpose of the competition was to enhance readiness and the capabilities of cyber warfare. Each team was strategically positioned either in an offensive or defensive role, engaging with a range of diverse cyber-attack scenarios.

Photo by Cpl. Brian Stippey

A U.S. Marine with Lima Co., 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force Darwin 23 fast ropes out of a UH-1Y Venom helicopter at Robertson Barracks, Northern Territory, Australia, Aug. 14, 2023. Through increased training with allies and partners, MRF-D is postured and ready to respond to crisis and contingency in the region, contributing to a safe and prosperous Indo-Pacific.

A U.S. Marine with Lima Co., 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force Darwin 23 fast ropes out of a UH-1Y Venom helicopter at Robertson Barracks, Northern Territory, Australia, Aug. 14, 2023. Through increased training with allies and partners, MRF-D is postured and ready to respond to crisis and contingency in the region, contributing to a safe and prosperous Indo-Pacific.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Scott Smolinski

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Matthew Kamm, left, a transmission systems operator, and Lance Cpl. Ali Fish, right, a data system administrator, both with Communications Company, Headquarters Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, load a fallen tree into a USMC 7-ton on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Aug. 7, 2023. Typhoon Khanun moved through Okinawa as a category 4 hurricane equivalent storm, bringing strong winds, heavy rain, and high waves, marking one of the strongest storms to affect the island in recent years. Immediately after the storm, crews from across Marine Corps Installation Pacific and III Marine Expeditionary Force began assessing damage and initiating repair work to ensure the Marines on Okinawa remain operationally ready. Kamm is a native of Concord, California, and Fish is a native of Adel, Georgia.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Matthew Kamm, left, a transmission systems operator, and Lance Cpl. Ali Fish, right, a data system administrator, both with Communications Company, Headquarters Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, load a fallen tree into a USMC 7-ton on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Aug. 7, 2023. Typhoon Khanun moved through Okinawa as a category 4 hurricane equivalent storm, bringing strong winds, heavy rain, and high waves, marking one of the strongest storms to affect the island in recent years. Immediately after the storm, crews from across Marine Corps Installation Pacific and III Marine Expeditionary Force began assessing damage and initiating repair work to ensure the Marines on Okinawa remain operationally ready. Kamm is a native of Concord, California, and Fish is a native of Adel, Georgia.

Photo by Cpl. Alora J. Finigan

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Javon Covey sets security with an M4 carbine during Pololu Strike at Marine Corps Training Bellows, Hawaii, August 17, 2023. Pololu Strike is a 3rd MLR exercise consisting of staff education, planning, and battalion-led field training. The training focuses on the education and development of 3rd MLR and battalion staffs, deliberate planning repetitions, and execution of training and readiness standards in a field environment. Covey is a field artillery fire controlman with 3rd Littoral Combat Team, 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division and is a native of Holyoke, Mass.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Javon Covey sets security with an M4 carbine during Pololu Strike at Marine Corps Training Bellows, Hawaii, August 17, 2023. Pololu Strike is a 3rd MLR exercise consisting of staff education, planning, and battalion-led field training. The training focuses on the education and development of 3rd MLR and battalion staffs, deliberate planning repetitions, and execution of training and readiness standards in a field environment. Covey is a field artillery fire controlman with 3rd Littoral Combat Team, 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division and is a native of Holyoke, Mass.

Photo by Courtesy Photo

U.S. Marines with 3rd Marine Division and III Marine Expeditionary Force loads debris onto a USMC 7-ton truck on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Aug. 7, 2023. Typhoon Khanun moved through Okinawa as a category 4 hurricane equivalent storm, bringing strong winds, heavy rain, and high waves, marking one of the strongest storms to affect the island in recent years. Immediately after the storm, crews from across Marine Corps Installation Pacific and III MEF began assessing damage and initiating repair work to ensure the Marines on Okinawa remain operationally ready.

U.S. Marines with 3rd Marine Division and III Marine Expeditionary Force loads debris onto a USMC 7-ton truck on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Aug. 7, 2023. Typhoon Khanun moved through Okinawa as a category 4 hurricane equivalent storm, bringing strong winds, heavy rain, and high waves, marking one of the strongest storms to affect the island in recent years. Immediately after the storm, crews from across Marine Corps Installation Pacific and III MEF began assessing damage and initiating repair work to ensure the Marines on Okinawa remain operationally ready.

Photo by Cpl. Alora J. Finigan

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Tristan Kissich sets security during Jungle Leaders Course at the Jungle Warfare Training Center, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 9, 2023. The course is designed to test physical and mental resilience of Marine Corps leaders in a harsh jungle environment. Kissich, a native of Hazel Green, Alabama is a rifleman with 3d Battalion, 5th Marines and is currently forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Battalion, 3d Marine Division.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Tristan Kissich sets security during Jungle Leaders Course at the Jungle Warfare Training Center, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 9, 2023. The course is designed to test physical and mental resilience of Marine Corps leaders in a harsh jungle environment. Kissich, a native of Hazel Green, Alabama is a rifleman with 3d Battalion, 5th Marines and is currently forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Battalion, 3d Marine Division.

Photo by Courtesy Photo

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Zachary Thacker completes an obstacle of the endurance course during Jungle Leaders Course at the Jungle Warfare Training Center, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 10, 2023. The course is designed to test physical and mental resilience of Marine Corps leaders in a harsh jungle environment. Thacker, a native of Paducah, Kentucky is a rifleman with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Zachary Thacker completes an obstacle of the endurance course during Jungle Leaders Course at the Jungle Warfare Training Center, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 10, 2023. The course is designed to test physical and mental resilience of Marine Corps leaders in a harsh jungle environment. Thacker, a native of Paducah, Kentucky is a rifleman with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division.

Photo by Cpl. Michael Taggart

U.S. Naval Academy midshipmen conduct close quarters combat on Camp Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 15th, 2023. Professional Training of Midshipmen
is an eight week course that is designed to expose 3rd class shipmen to a variety of career options, including career paths as junior Marine Corps Officers in order to generate interest in pursuing a Marine Corps officer commission.

U.S. Naval Academy midshipmen conduct close quarters combat on Camp Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 15th, 2023. Professional Training of Midshipmen is an eight week course that is designed to expose 3rd class shipmen to a variety of career options, including career paths as junior Marine Corps Officers in order to generate interest in pursuing a Marine Corps officer commission.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Max Arellano

U.S. Marine Cpl. Justin Goupil with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, conducts speed and tactical reload drills, Aug. 10, 2023, at the Base Expedicionária de Fuzileiros Navais in Formosa, Brazil, during the Corpo de Fuzileiros Navais’ (Brazilian Marine Corps’) annual Infantry Training Exercise Formosa. Exercise Formosa offers an ideal platform for the armed forces of multiple nations to enhance their interoperability, conduct joint military operations, and exchange invaluable insights on tactics and strategies. With the backdrop of an ever-changing global security landscape, the participation of the United States Marine Corps and militaries from multiple nations shows commitment to regional security and partnership. Goupil is from San Clemente, California.
(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Daniel Wetzel)

U.S. Marine Cpl. Justin Goupil with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, conducts speed and tactical reload drills, Aug. 10, 2023, at the Base Expedicionária de Fuzileiros Navais in Formosa, Brazil, during the Corpo de Fuzileiros Navais’ (Brazilian Marine Corps’) annual Infantry Training Exercise Formosa. Exercise Formosa offers an ideal platform for the armed forces of multiple nations to enhance their interoperability, conduct joint military operations, and exchange invaluable insights on tactics and strategies. With the backdrop of an ever-changing global security landscape, the participation of the United States Marine Corps and militaries from multiple nations shows commitment to regional security and partnership. Goupil is from San Clemente, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Daniel Wetzel)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Daniel Wetzel

U.S. Marines with Charlie Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, and Mexican Infantería de Marina personnel practice steering combat rubber raiding craft into the well deck of the Armada de México tank landing ship ARM Usumacinta during rehearsals as part of Exercise Phoenix/Aztec Alligator 2023 off the coast of Santa Margarita Island, Mexico, July 9, 2023. Exercise Phoenix/Aztec Alligator 2023 is the first iteration of a biennial, bilateral amphibious operations training exercise to develop operational compatibility between Mexico’s Secretaría de Marina and U.S. Marines.

U.S. Marines with Charlie Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, and Mexican Infantería de Marina personnel practice steering combat rubber raiding craft into the well deck of the Armada de México tank landing ship ARM Usumacinta during rehearsals as part of Exercise Phoenix/Aztec Alligator 2023 off the coast of Santa Margarita Island, Mexico, July 9, 2023. Exercise Phoenix/Aztec Alligator 2023 is the first iteration of a biennial, bilateral amphibious operations training exercise to develop operational compatibility between Mexico’s Secretaría de Marina and U.S. Marines.

Photo by Cpl. Willow Marshall

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Company Alpha, Combat Logistics Battalion 1, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 23, fire an M240B medium machine gun at Mount Bundey Training Area, Northern Territory, Australia, Aug. 15, 2023. Through increased training, MRF-D is postured and ready to respond to crisis and contingency in the region, contributing to a safe and prosperous Indo-Pacific.

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Company Alpha, Combat Logistics Battalion 1, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 23, fire an M240B medium machine gun at Mount Bundey Training Area, Northern Territory, Australia, Aug. 15, 2023. Through increased training, MRF-D is postured and ready to respond to crisis and contingency in the region, contributing to a safe and prosperous Indo-Pacific.

Photo by Courtesy Photo

A U.S. Marine with 2d Reconnaissance (Recon) Battalion, 2d Marine Division uses night vision goggles during Exercise Caribbean Coastal Warrior in Savaneta, Aruba, May 28, 2023. This bilateral training exercise allows 2d Recon to expand its knowledge and proficiency when operating in littoral and coastal regions. Caribbean Coastal Warrior continues to increase global interoperability between the U.S. Marines and the Dutch Marines as well as Caribbean Urban Warrior, an annual training evolution conducted on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.

A U.S. Marine with 2d Reconnaissance (Recon) Battalion, 2d Marine Division uses night vision goggles during Exercise Caribbean Coastal Warrior in Savaneta, Aruba, May 28, 2023. This bilateral training exercise allows 2d Recon to expand its knowledge and proficiency when operating in littoral and coastal regions. Caribbean Coastal Warrior continues to increase global interoperability between the U.S. Marines and the Dutch Marines as well as Caribbean Urban Warrior, an annual training evolution conducted on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.

Photo by Courtesy Photo

U.S. Marine Corps chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense specialists with Marine Wing Support Squadron 174, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, use an ANPDR-77 radial with probe to detect radiation during a simulated unknown substance attack, Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, August 9, 2023. CBRN sections from each of 1st MAW’s Marine Wing Support Squadrons consolidated during Kaioke Response to standardize training and operating procedures across the wing. Kaioke Response Challenge increases collective ability to respond to a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense incident located at a forward arming and refueling point or an expeditionary airfield.

U.S. Marine Corps chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense specialists with Marine Wing Support Squadron 174, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, use an ANPDR-77 radial with probe to detect radiation during a simulated unknown substance attack, Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, August 9, 2023. CBRN sections from each of 1st MAW’s Marine Wing Support Squadrons consolidated during Kaioke Response to standardize training and operating procedures across the wing. Kaioke Response Challenge increases collective ability to respond to a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense incident located at a forward arming and refueling point or an expeditionary airfield.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter Jones

U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 23, execute a training session with team members of the Chuuk Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting station at the Chuuk International Airport on Weno, Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia, Aug. 8, 2023. The island of Chuuk is a part of Task Force Koa Moana’s deployment throughout the Indo-Pacific region, where Marines and Sailors from I Marine Expeditionary Force work to strengthen alliances and partnerships with development of interoperable capabilities, combined operations, theater security cooperation, and capacity-building efforts.

U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 23, execute a training session with team members of the Chuuk Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting station at the Chuuk International Airport on Weno, Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia, Aug. 8, 2023. The island of Chuuk is a part of Task Force Koa Moana’s deployment throughout the Indo-Pacific region, where Marines and Sailors from I Marine Expeditionary Force work to strengthen alliances and partnerships with development of interoperable capabilities, combined operations, theater security cooperation, and capacity-building efforts.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Trent A. Henry

Barracks Marines execute “officers center” during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, Aug 12, 2022. The hosting official for the evening was Sgt Maj. Troy E. Black, 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps. The guests of honor were Sgt Maj. Alford L. McMichael, 14th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps and Sgt Maj. Lewis G. Lee, 13th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps.

Barracks Marines execute “officers center” during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, Aug 12, 2022. The hosting official for the evening was Sgt Maj. Troy E. Black, 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps. The guests of honor were Sgt Maj. Alford L. McMichael, 14th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps and Sgt Maj. Lewis G. Lee, 13th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Pranav Ramakrishna

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Alexander P. Geis with Combat Logistics Battalion 2 utilizes an unmanned aerial system during Mountain Training Exercise 1-21 at the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center Bridgeport, California, Nov. 5, 2020. CLB-2 was utilizing unmanned aerial systems to reconnoiter simulated enemy movement during MTX 1-21.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Alexander P. Geis with Combat Logistics Battalion 2 utilizes an unmanned aerial system during Mountain Training Exercise 1-21 at the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center Bridgeport, California, Nov. 5, 2020. CLB-2 was utilizing unmanned aerial systems to reconnoiter simulated enemy movement during MTX 1-21.

Photo by Cpl. Rachel Young-Porter

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Matthew Kamm, left, a transmission systems operator, and Lance Cpl. Ali Fish, right, a data system administrator, both with Communications Company, Headquarters Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, load a fallen tree into a USMC 7-ton on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Aug. 7, 2023. Typhoon Khanun moved through Okinawa as a category 4 hurricane equivalent storm, bringing strong winds, heavy rain, and high waves, marking one of the strongest storms to affect the island in recent years. Immediately after the storm, crews from across Marine Corps Installation Pacific and III Marine Expeditionary Force began assessing damage and initiating repair work to ensure the Marines on Okinawa remain operationally ready. Kamm is a native of Concord, California, and Fish is a native of Adel, Georgia.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Matthew Kamm, left, a transmission systems operator, and Lance Cpl. Ali Fish, right, a data system administrator, both with Communications Company, Headquarters Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, load a fallen tree into a USMC 7-ton on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Aug. 7, 2023. Typhoon Khanun moved through Okinawa as a category 4 hurricane equivalent storm, bringing strong winds, heavy rain, and high waves, marking one of the strongest storms to affect the island in recent years. Immediately after the storm, crews from across Marine Corps Installation Pacific and III Marine Expeditionary Force began assessing damage and initiating repair work to ensure the Marines on Okinawa remain operationally ready. Kamm is a native of Concord, California, and Fish is a native of Adel, Georgia.

Photo by Cpl. Alora J. Finigan

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Austin Phelps, a radio operator with 3d Littoral Combat Team, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, fires an M240B machine gun during a live fire range at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, August 3, 2023. The purpose of this exercise is to sharpen the LCT’s weapons handling skills and increase their readiness for future exercises and operations.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Austin Phelps, a radio operator with 3d Littoral Combat Team, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, fires an M240B machine gun during a live fire range at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, August 3, 2023. The purpose of this exercise is to sharpen the LCT’s weapons handling skills and increase their readiness for future exercises and operations.

Photo by Sgt. Israel Chincio

Cade Liles, a child with the Make-A-Wish foundation, poses for a group photo with personnel of Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Aug. 3, 2023. MCRD San Diego supported the mission of the Make-A-Wish foundation in granting Cade Liles’ wish of experiencing portions of Marine training and military life

Cade Liles, a child with the Make-A-Wish foundation, poses for a group photo with personnel of Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Aug. 3, 2023. MCRD San Diego supported the mission of the Make-A-Wish foundation in granting Cade Liles’ wish of experiencing portions of Marine training and military life

Photo by Lance Cpl. Francisco Angel

Cade Liles, a child with the Make-A-Wish foundation, poses for a photo at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Aug. 3, 2023. MCRD San Diego supported the mission of the Make-A-Wish foundation in granting Cade Liles’ wish of experiencing portions of Marine training and military life.

Cade Liles, a child with the Make-A-Wish foundation, poses for a photo at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Aug. 3, 2023. MCRD San Diego supported the mission of the Make-A-Wish foundation in granting Cade Liles’ wish of experiencing portions of Marine training and military life.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Francisco Angel