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U.S. Marine Corps Col. Timothy S. Brady Jr, commanding officer, 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, gives remarks during the redesignation ceremony of 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, June 23, 2022. 1/3 redesignated to the 3rd Littoral Combat Team where it will be organized, trained, and equipped to support sea control and sea denial operations within actively contested maritime spaces as part of a modernized force, integrated with the Navy and other joint force elements. The redesignation demonstrates significant progress towards the FD2030 initiative.

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Timothy S. Brady Jr, commanding officer, 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, gives remarks during the redesignation ceremony of 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, June 23, 2022. 1/3 redesignated to the 3rd Littoral Combat Team where it will be organized, trained, and equipped to support sea control and sea denial operations within actively contested maritime spaces as part of a modernized force, integrated with the Navy and other joint force elements. The redesignation demonstrates significant progress towards the FD2030 initiative.

Photo by Cpl. Patrick King

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Timothy S. Brady Jr, right, commanding officer, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, Lt. Col. Adam R. Sacchetti, middle, commanding officer, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines, and Lt. Col. Andrew Gourgoumis, left, salute for pass in review during the unit’s redesignation ceremony at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, June 23, 2022. 1/3 redesignated to the 3rd Littoral Combat Team where it will be organized, trained, and equipped to support sea control and sea denial operations within actively contested maritime spaces as part of a modernized force, integrated with the Navy and other joint force elements. The redesignation demonstrates significant progress towards the FD2030 initiative.

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Timothy S. Brady Jr, right, commanding officer, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, Lt. Col. Adam R. Sacchetti, middle, commanding officer, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines, and Lt. Col. Andrew Gourgoumis, left, salute for pass in review during the unit’s redesignation ceremony at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, June 23, 2022. 1/3 redesignated to the 3rd Littoral Combat Team where it will be organized, trained, and equipped to support sea control and sea denial operations within actively contested maritime spaces as part of a modernized force, integrated with the Navy and other joint force elements. The redesignation demonstrates significant progress towards the FD2030 initiative.

Photo by Cpl. Patrick King

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 conduct maintenance on F-35B Lightning II aircraft while underway aboard the amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli, June 13, 2022. Marines with VMFA-121, based out of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, are conducting flight operations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific.

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 conduct maintenance on F-35B Lightning II aircraft while underway aboard the amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli, June 13, 2022. Marines with VMFA-121, based out of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, are conducting flight operations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific.

Photo by Cpl. Jackson Ricker

U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Division Band perform at Cité de la Musique et de la Danse de Soissons, France, May 27, 2022. This is an annual formal concert that serves to commemorate American participation in World War I.

U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Division Band perform at Cité de la Musique et de la Danse de Soissons, France, May 27, 2022. This is an annual formal concert that serves to commemorate American participation in World War I.

Photo by Cpl. Jennifer Reyes

U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Division Band perform at Cité de la Musique et de la Danse de Soissons, France, May 27, 2022. This is an annual formal concert that serves to commemorate American participation in World War I.

U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Division Band perform at Cité de la Musique et de la Danse de Soissons, France, May 27, 2022. This is an annual formal concert that serves to commemorate American participation in World War I.

Photo by Cpl. Jennifer Reyes

U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Division band salute during a ceremony at Aisne-Marne American Cemetery, Belleau, France, May 29, 2022. This Memorial Day ceremony was held to commemorate the 104th anniversary of the Battle of Belleau Wood. The visit is to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their respective countries during World War I. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jennifer E. Reyes)

U.S. Marines with the 2nd Marine Division band salute during a ceremony at Aisne-Marne American Cemetery, Belleau, France, May 29, 2022. This Memorial Day ceremony was held to commemorate the 104th anniversary of the Battle of Belleau Wood. The visit is to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their respective countries during World War I. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jennifer E. Reyes)

Photo by Cpl. Jennifer Reyes

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Joseph Robert Jr., a pianist with the 2d Marine Division Band, performs at Cité de la Musique et de la Danse de Soissons, France, May 27, 2022. This is an annual formal concert that serves to commemorate American participation in World War I.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Joseph Robert Jr., a pianist with the 2d Marine Division Band, performs at Cité de la Musique et de la Danse de Soissons, France, May 27, 2022. This is an annual formal concert that serves to commemorate American participation in World War I.

Photo by Cpl. Jennifer Reyes

The Marine Corps’ new JLTV trailer comes loaded with features such as a step assist in the rear, air brakes, removable side rails, a 12v electrical hookup in the front and a storage compartment. Offering 147 cubic feet of storage space and already coming painted green from the factory, the JLTV-T propels the light tactical vehicle fleet toward Force Design 2030. Marine Expeditionary Units and Divisions are expected to concurrently receive initial shipments of the trailer beginning fiscal year 2022.

The Marine Corps’ new JLTV trailer comes loaded with features such as a step assist in the rear, air brakes, removable side rails, a 12v electrical hookup in the front and a storage compartment. Offering 147 cubic feet of storage space and already coming painted green from the factory, the JLTV-T propels the light tactical vehicle fleet toward Force Design 2030. Marine Expeditionary Units and Divisions are expected to concurrently receive initial shipments of the trailer beginning fiscal year 2022.

Photo by Samantha Bates

The Marine Corps’ new JLTV-Trailer comes loaded with features such as a step assist in the rear, air brakes, removable side rails, a 12v electrical hook in the front and a storage compartment. Offering 147 cubic feet of storage space and already coming painted green from the factory, the JLTV-T propels the light tactical vehicle fleet toward Force Design 2030. Marine Expeditionary Units and Divisions are expected to concurrently receive initial shipments of the trailer beginning fiscal year 2022.

The Marine Corps’ new JLTV-Trailer comes loaded with features such as a step assist in the rear, air brakes, removable side rails, a 12v electrical hook in the front and a storage compartment. Offering 147 cubic feet of storage space and already coming painted green from the factory, the JLTV-T propels the light tactical vehicle fleet toward Force Design 2030. Marine Expeditionary Units and Divisions are expected to concurrently receive initial shipments of the trailer beginning fiscal year 2022.

Photo by Samantha Bates

Mr. Robert D. Hogue, counsel for the Commandant of the Marine Corps, looks out of the window in his office at the Pentagon, Arlington, Va., Aug. 13, 2021. Mr. Hogue was present at the Pentagon during the attack on September 11, 2001. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Morgan L. R. Burgess)

Mr. Robert D. Hogue, counsel for the Commandant of the Marine Corps, looks out of the window in his office at the Pentagon, Arlington, Va., Aug. 13, 2021. Mr. Hogue was present at the Pentagon during the attack on September 11, 2001. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Morgan L. R. Burgess)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Morgan Burgess

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsmen Armondo Zubri Jr. with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, prepares a simulated casualty for movement during a Mass Casualty training event in support of Valiant Shield 2022 on Palau, June 4, 2022. Mass casualty drills test the corpsmen’s ability to treat and stabilize large numbers of casualties with various wounds.

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsmen Armondo Zubri Jr. with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, prepares a simulated casualty for movement during a Mass Casualty training event in support of Valiant Shield 2022 on Palau, June 4, 2022. Mass casualty drills test the corpsmen’s ability to treat and stabilize large numbers of casualties with various wounds.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Bradley Ahrens

A U.S. Marine with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force-Darwin 22, fires his service weapon during a platoon live-fire attack as part of exercise Darrandarra 22, at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT, Australia, June 10, 2022. Exercise Darrandarra 22 increases MRF-D 22’s readiness to respond to realistic crises throughout the range of military operations within the region.

A U.S. Marine with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force-Darwin 22, fires his service weapon during a platoon live-fire attack as part of exercise Darrandarra 22, at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT, Australia, June 10, 2022. Exercise Darrandarra 22 increases MRF-D 22’s readiness to respond to realistic crises throughout the range of military operations within the region.

Photo by Cpl. Cedar Barnes

Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Gray is a preventive medicine technician at 2nd MEB. He manages medical readiness and advises senior staff on all matters of force health protection. Gray describes what it means to be a Navy Corpsman, “Being a Navy Corpsman means being compassionate, caring, a mentor, a guide, a brother or sister to Sailors and Marines. I like being with the Marines and taking care of them. They will always take care of you. It’s a special bond – Corpsman and Marine. It’s like a brotherhood.”

Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Gray is a preventive medicine technician at 2nd MEB. He manages medical readiness and advises senior staff on all matters of force health protection. Gray describes what it means to be a Navy Corpsman, “Being a Navy Corpsman means being compassionate, caring, a mentor, a guide, a brother or sister to Sailors and Marines. I like being with the Marines and taking care of them. They will always take care of you. It’s a special bond – Corpsman and Marine. It’s like a brotherhood.”

Photo by Staff Sgt. Timothy Turner

U.S. Marines spar with training weapons during the culminating event of a Martial Arts Instructor course on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, May 5, 2022. MAI courses certify Marines to instruct and monitor Marine Corps Martial Arts Program training and advance Marines in belt levels. MCMAP is a synergy of mental, character, and physical disciplines, and in concert with Marine Corps leadership principles, training in these three disciplines enhances the Marine both on and off the battlefield.

U.S. Marines spar with training weapons during the culminating event of a Martial Arts Instructor course on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, May 5, 2022. MAI courses certify Marines to instruct and monitor Marine Corps Martial Arts Program training and advance Marines in belt levels. MCMAP is a synergy of mental, character, and physical disciplines, and in concert with Marine Corps leadership principles, training in these three disciplines enhances the Marine both on and off the battlefield.

Photo by Cpl. Arianna Lindheimer

U.S. Marines with 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade Alert Contingency Marine Air Ground Task Force, secure gear and equipment to pallets during an ACM drill on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, June 8, 2022. 3RD MEB is III Marine Expeditionary Force’s Fire Brigade, ready to respond to a wide range of crisis events throughout the Indo-Pacific region as a command-and-control node or as the nucleus of a Joint Task Force, from delivering humanitarian assistance during natural disasters to combat operations. This ACM drill showcased the 3RD MEB’s readiness and validated its ability to rapidly activate and deploy a Forward Command Element.

U.S. Marines with 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade Alert Contingency Marine Air Ground Task Force, secure gear and equipment to pallets during an ACM drill on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, June 8, 2022. 3RD MEB is III Marine Expeditionary Force’s Fire Brigade, ready to respond to a wide range of crisis events throughout the Indo-Pacific region as a command-and-control node or as the nucleus of a Joint Task Force, from delivering humanitarian assistance during natural disasters to combat operations. This ACM drill showcased the 3RD MEB’s readiness and validated its ability to rapidly activate and deploy a Forward Command Element.

Photo by Cpl. Francesca Landis

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Joey Lupardus, an explosive ordnance disposal technician, top, with Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, and U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Zackary Thorington, bottom, with the 99th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team, conduct a speed stick drill during a mission rehearsal on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, June 15, 2022. 3rd MLG, based out of Okinawa, Japan, is a forward deployed combat unit that serves as III Marine Expeditionary Force's comprehensive logistics and combat service support backbone for operations throughout the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Joey Lupardus, an explosive ordnance disposal technician, top, with Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, and U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Zackary Thorington, bottom, with the 99th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team, conduct a speed stick drill during a mission rehearsal on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, June 15, 2022. 3rd MLG, based out of Okinawa, Japan, is a forward deployed combat unit that serves as III Marine Expeditionary Force's comprehensive logistics and combat service support backbone for operations throughout the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter Barber

LCpl. Elijah T. WIlliams, a rifleman with Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington, maneuvers through an obstacle during a squad competition at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., June 08, 2022. During the competition, Marines honed their basic infantry knowledge by navigating through an endurance course, overcoming various obstacles, and ground fighting multiple opponents.

LCpl. Elijah T. WIlliams, a rifleman with Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington, maneuvers through an obstacle during a squad competition at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., June 08, 2022. During the competition, Marines honed their basic infantry knowledge by navigating through an endurance course, overcoming various obstacles, and ground fighting multiple opponents.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Pranav Ramakrishna

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jonathan BloodWorth, a field artillery cannoneer with 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, conducts vehicle checks prior to a High-Mobility Artillery Rocket System launch in support of exercise Valiant Shield 2022t on Angaur, Palau, June 8, 2022. Exercise such as Valiant Shield allows the Indo-Pacific Command Joint Forces the opportunity to integrate forces from all branches of service to conduct precise, lethal, and overwhelming multi-axis, multi-domain effects that demonstrate the strength and versatility of the Joint Force and our commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jonathan BloodWorth, a field artillery cannoneer with 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, conducts vehicle checks prior to a High-Mobility Artillery Rocket System launch in support of exercise Valiant Shield 2022t on Angaur, Palau, June 8, 2022. Exercise such as Valiant Shield allows the Indo-Pacific Command Joint Forces the opportunity to integrate forces from all branches of service to conduct precise, lethal, and overwhelming multi-axis, multi-domain effects that demonstrate the strength and versatility of the Joint Force and our commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific.

Photo by Sgt. Sarah Stegall

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Xinxin Dai, an air traffic control communications technician, attaches a harness to a radio tower in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan, May 17, 2022. Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni’s radio towers are maintained weekly because of their vital role in the communication and safety between several units at the air station. Due to the geographic scope of the Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility MCAS Iwakuni serves as a vital link between multiple countries in the Western Pacific theater.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Xinxin Dai, an air traffic control communications technician, attaches a harness to a radio tower in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan, May 17, 2022. Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni’s radio towers are maintained weekly because of their vital role in the communication and safety between several units at the air station. Due to the geographic scope of the Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility MCAS Iwakuni serves as a vital link between multiple countries in the Western Pacific theater.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Isaac Orozco

U.S. Navy Aerographer’s Mate Airman Chase Dublin uses a handheld anemometer to gather wind speed and weather information aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge during exercise BALTOPS 22, June 10, 2022. BALTOPS 22 is the premier maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region. The exercise, led by U.S. Naval forces Europe-Africa, and executed by Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO, provides a unique training opportunity to strengthen combined response capabilities critical to preserving freedom of navigation and security in the Baltic Sea.

U.S. Navy Aerographer’s Mate Airman Chase Dublin uses a handheld anemometer to gather wind speed and weather information aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge during exercise BALTOPS 22, June 10, 2022. BALTOPS 22 is the premier maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region. The exercise, led by U.S. Naval forces Europe-Africa, and executed by Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO, provides a unique training opportunity to strengthen combined response capabilities critical to preserving freedom of navigation and security in the Baltic Sea.

Photo by Cpl. Yvonna Guyette