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U.S. Marines and Sailors with Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, participate in a unit pugil stick competition during a field meet held by CLR 17 on Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 8, 2022. The field meet was held to boost morale and camaraderie throughout the regiment.

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, participate in a unit pugil stick competition during a field meet held by CLR 17 on Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 8, 2022. The field meet was held to boost morale and camaraderie throughout the regiment.

Photo by Sgt. Maximiliano Rosas

U.S. Marines with the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Special Reaction Team, and the air station’s Provost Marshal’s Office conduct a barricaded suspect exercise at the Iwakuni Naval Family Branch Clinic at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, April 8, 2022. SRT and PMO work side-by-side to conduct emergency drills in order to maintain their proficiencies and prepare for potential real-world contingencies on the installation.

U.S. Marines with the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Special Reaction Team, and the air station’s Provost Marshal’s Office conduct a barricaded suspect exercise at the Iwakuni Naval Family Branch Clinic at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, April 8, 2022. SRT and PMO work side-by-side to conduct emergency drills in order to maintain their proficiencies and prepare for potential real-world contingencies on the installation.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Calah Thompson

A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom, assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One, completes day gun exercise, during Weapons and Tactics Instructor course 2-22, near Yuma, Ariz., April 1, 2022. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1, providing standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine aviation training and readiness, and assist in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics.

A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom, assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One, completes day gun exercise, during Weapons and Tactics Instructor course 2-22, near Yuma, Ariz., April 1, 2022. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1, providing standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine aviation training and readiness, and assist in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Emily Weiss

A U.S. Marine with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, directs an M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System assigned to Kilo Battery, 2nd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, Marine Forces Reserve, while conducting a HIMARS rapid insertion training event during Weapons and Tactics Instructor course 2-22 at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., April 6, 2022. The Marine Corps utilizes HIMARS and its KC-130J aircraft to provide combatant commanders with rapidly deployable precision fires asset, capable of being anywhere in the world within 24 hours.

A U.S. Marine with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, directs an M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System assigned to Kilo Battery, 2nd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, Marine Forces Reserve, while conducting a HIMARS rapid insertion training event during Weapons and Tactics Instructor course 2-22 at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., April 6, 2022. The Marine Corps utilizes HIMARS and its KC-130J aircraft to provide combatant commanders with rapidly deployable precision fires asset, capable of being anywhere in the world within 24 hours.

Photo by Cpl. Brendan Mullin

A U.S. Marine Corps M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System assigned to Kilo Battery, 2nd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, Marine Forces Reserve, fires a rocket while conducting a HIMARS rapid insertion training event during Weapons and Tactics Instructor course 2-22, Dugway Proving Ground, Utah, April 6, 2022. HIMARS Marines and Marine aircrew routinely train to conduct HIMARS rapid insertion missions, facilitating the expedient and efficient execution of the mission.

A U.S. Marine Corps M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System assigned to Kilo Battery, 2nd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, Marine Forces Reserve, fires a rocket while conducting a HIMARS rapid insertion training event during Weapons and Tactics Instructor course 2-22, Dugway Proving Ground, Utah, April 6, 2022. HIMARS Marines and Marine aircrew routinely train to conduct HIMARS rapid insertion missions, facilitating the expedient and efficient execution of the mission.

Photo by Cpl. Brendan Mullin

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Mark McCabe, a Lakeland, Florida, native and chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense specialist with 2nd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, conducts a tear gas raid during Exercise Rolling Thunder 22-2 on Fort Bragg, N.C., April 8, 2022. This exercise is a 10th Marines-led live-fire artillery event that tested the unit’s abilities to operate in a simulated littoral environment against a peer threat in a dynamic and multi-domain scenario.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Mark McCabe, a Lakeland, Florida, native and chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense specialist with 2nd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, conducts a tear gas raid during Exercise Rolling Thunder 22-2 on Fort Bragg, N.C., April 8, 2022. This exercise is a 10th Marines-led live-fire artillery event that tested the unit’s abilities to operate in a simulated littoral environment against a peer threat in a dynamic and multi-domain scenario.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Ryan Beattie, crew chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron-772, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, observes terrain during a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter flight in support of exercise Rolling Thunder on Marine Corps Air Station New River, Jacksonville, N.C., March 28, 2022. Exercise Rolling Thunder is a live-fire artillery exercise where 10th Marines, 2d Marine Division employ distributed fires via simulated Expeditionary Advanced Bases of Operation.

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Ryan Beattie, crew chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron-772, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, observes terrain during a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter flight in support of exercise Rolling Thunder on Marine Corps Air Station New River, Jacksonville, N.C., March 28, 2022. Exercise Rolling Thunder is a live-fire artillery exercise where 10th Marines, 2d Marine Division employ distributed fires via simulated Expeditionary Advanced Bases of Operation.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto

U.S. Navy Petty Officer Third Class Eric Hansen, a boatswain’s mate with Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni’s harbor operation department, pulls in an oil boom at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Feb. 25, 2022. Boom reels are preventative equipment used to catch oil that may leak from vessels into the water. MCAS Iwakuni’s deep-water harbor plays an essential part in helping supply units on the air station with necessary equipment and helping support different vessels traveling through the Indo-Pacific region.

U.S. Navy Petty Officer Third Class Eric Hansen, a boatswain’s mate with Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni’s harbor operation department, pulls in an oil boom at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Feb. 25, 2022. Boom reels are preventative equipment used to catch oil that may leak from vessels into the water. MCAS Iwakuni’s deep-water harbor plays an essential part in helping supply units on the air station with necessary equipment and helping support different vessels traveling through the Indo-Pacific region.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Darien Wright

A security boat is stored in a warehouse at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni’s harbor, Feb. 25, 2022. This vessel is normally used to patrol the waters surrounding the installtion to ensure that only authorized personnel are accessing the air station’s harbor. MCAS Iwakuni’s deep-water harbor plays an essential part in helping supply units on the air station with necessary equipment and helping support different vessels traveling through the Indo-Pacific region.

A security boat is stored in a warehouse at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni’s harbor, Feb. 25, 2022. This vessel is normally used to patrol the waters surrounding the installtion to ensure that only authorized personnel are accessing the air station’s harbor. MCAS Iwakuni’s deep-water harbor plays an essential part in helping supply units on the air station with necessary equipment and helping support different vessels traveling through the Indo-Pacific region.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Darien Wright

Amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli, departs Naval Air Station North Island, Calif., April 7, 2022. Tripoli completed flight deck operations with 20 F-35B Lightning II jets from Marine Fighter Attack Squadrons 211 and 225, Marine Aircraft Group 13, and 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, as well as Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron 1, as part of the U.S. Marine Corps’ Lightning carrier concept demonstration. The Lightning carrier concept demonstration shows Tripoli and other amphibious assault ships are capable of operating as dedicated fixed-wing strike platforms when needed, capable of bringing fifth generation Short Takeoff/Vertical Landing aircraft wherever they are required.

Amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli, departs Naval Air Station North Island, Calif., April 7, 2022. Tripoli completed flight deck operations with 20 F-35B Lightning II jets from Marine Fighter Attack Squadrons 211 and 225, Marine Aircraft Group 13, and 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, as well as Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron 1, as part of the U.S. Marine Corps’ Lightning carrier concept demonstration. The Lightning carrier concept demonstration shows Tripoli and other amphibious assault ships are capable of operating as dedicated fixed-wing strike platforms when needed, capable of bringing fifth generation Short Takeoff/Vertical Landing aircraft wherever they are required.

Photo by Sgt. Samuel Ruiz

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Cameron Moss, a motor transport technician assigned to Marine Air Support Squadron 2, provides security during a Marine Corps combat readiness evaluation at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, April 5, 2022. The MCCRE creates a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as a deployed unit at any time.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Cameron Moss, a motor transport technician assigned to Marine Air Support Squadron 2, provides security during a Marine Corps combat readiness evaluation at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, April 5, 2022. The MCCRE creates a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as a deployed unit at any time.

Photo by Sgt. Branden Bourque

An F-35B Lightning II aircraft attached to Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron 1 takes off aboard amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli, Mar. 31. VMX-1 is embarked aboard Tripoli as part of the U.S. Marine Corps’ Lightning carrier concept demonstration. The Lightning carrier concept demonstration shows Tripoli and other amphibious assault ships are capable of operating as dedicated fixed-wing carrier platforms, capable of bringing fifth generation Short Takeoff/Vertical Landing aircraft wherever they are required.

An F-35B Lightning II aircraft attached to Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron 1 takes off aboard amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli, Mar. 31. VMX-1 is embarked aboard Tripoli as part of the U.S. Marine Corps’ Lightning carrier concept demonstration. The Lightning carrier concept demonstration shows Tripoli and other amphibious assault ships are capable of operating as dedicated fixed-wing carrier platforms, capable of bringing fifth generation Short Takeoff/Vertical Landing aircraft wherever they are required.

Photo by Seaman Maci Sternod

Sgt. Randy Rhodes sits on the bench in between his bench press sets on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Mar. 10, 2022. Rhodes, a recovering service member, has completed over 140 book reports from the Commandant's Professional Reading List during his time at Wounded Warrior Battalion-East.

Sgt. Randy Rhodes sits on the bench in between his bench press sets on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Mar. 10, 2022. Rhodes, a recovering service member, has completed over 140 book reports from the Commandant's Professional Reading List during his time at Wounded Warrior Battalion-East.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dylon Grasso

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, conduct fast rope insertion drills, during Weapons and Tactics Instructor course 2-22, at K-9 Village, Yuma Proving Grounds, Arizona, April 2, 2022. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One, providing standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine aviation training and readiness, and assist in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics.

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, conduct fast rope insertion drills, during Weapons and Tactics Instructor course 2-22, at K-9 Village, Yuma Proving Grounds, Arizona, April 2, 2022. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One, providing standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine aviation training and readiness, and assist in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Symira Bostic

Participants in the Colorful Consent Run are covered in powder the conclusion of the Colorful Consent Run at Marine Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., April 1. To begin the Sexual Assault Awareness month, members of the MCAGCC community participated in the Colorful Consent Run, a 3.2 mile run while having colorful powder thrown on them.

Participants in the Colorful Consent Run are covered in powder the conclusion of the Colorful Consent Run at Marine Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., April 1. To begin the Sexual Assault Awareness month, members of the MCAGCC community participated in the Colorful Consent Run, a 3.2 mile run while having colorful powder thrown on them.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Bray

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ryan Nascimento, a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense specialist, reads off casualty information for a nine-line medical evacuation request during a Combat Lifesaver Course practical application at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 30, 2022. CLS is a three-day course that teaches Marines lifesaving medical techniques to eliminate preventable loss of life on the battlefield.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ryan Nascimento, a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense specialist, reads off casualty information for a nine-line medical evacuation request during a Combat Lifesaver Course practical application at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 30, 2022. CLS is a three-day course that teaches Marines lifesaving medical techniques to eliminate preventable loss of life on the battlefield.

Photo by Cpl. Garrett Kiger

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, participate in a weightlifting competition during the Warlord Games II on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 31, 2022. The Warlord Games is a quarterly event where Marines from 2/2 compete in various competitions to strengthen the unit's esprit de corps.

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, participate in a weightlifting competition during the Warlord Games II on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 31, 2022. The Warlord Games is a quarterly event where Marines from 2/2 compete in various competitions to strengthen the unit's esprit de corps.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Deja Thomas

Philippine Marines with Marine Battalion Landing Team 10 and U.S Marines with 1st Battalion, 3d Marines, 3d Marine Division conduct a bilateral beach defense exercise during Balikatan 22, at Appari Beach, Cagayan, Philippines, March 31. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. Balikatan, Tagalog for ‘shoulder-to-shoulder,’ is a long-standing bilateral exercise between the Philippines and the United States highlighting the deep-rooted partnership between both countries. BK22 is the 37th iteration of the exercise and coincides with the 75th anniversary of U.S.-Philippine security cooperation.

Philippine Marines with Marine Battalion Landing Team 10 and U.S Marines with 1st Battalion, 3d Marines, 3d Marine Division conduct a bilateral beach defense exercise during Balikatan 22, at Appari Beach, Cagayan, Philippines, March 31. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. Balikatan, Tagalog for ‘shoulder-to-shoulder,’ is a long-standing bilateral exercise between the Philippines and the United States highlighting the deep-rooted partnership between both countries. BK22 is the 37th iteration of the exercise and coincides with the 75th anniversary of U.S.-Philippine security cooperation.

Photo by Cpl. Joshua Brittenham

Philippine Marines with Marine Battalion Landing Team 10 and U.S Marines with 1st Battalion, 3d Marines, 3d Marine Division conduct a bilateral beach defense exercise during Balikatan 22, at Aparri Beach, Cagayan, Philippines, March 31. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. Balikatan, Tagalog for ‘shoulder-to-shoulder,’ is a long-standing bilateral exercise between the Philippines and the United States highlighting the deep-rooted partnership between both countries. BK22 is the 37th iteration of the exercise and coincides with the 75th anniversary of U.S.-Philippine security cooperation.

Philippine Marines with Marine Battalion Landing Team 10 and U.S Marines with 1st Battalion, 3d Marines, 3d Marine Division conduct a bilateral beach defense exercise during Balikatan 22, at Aparri Beach, Cagayan, Philippines, March 31. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. Balikatan, Tagalog for ‘shoulder-to-shoulder,’ is a long-standing bilateral exercise between the Philippines and the United States highlighting the deep-rooted partnership between both countries. BK22 is the 37th iteration of the exercise and coincides with the 75th anniversary of U.S.-Philippine security cooperation.

Photo by Cpl. Joshua Brittenham

Sgt. Matthew Dungan, center right, a native of Lebanon, Missouri, assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, monitors members of MWSS 271 and Navy Cargo Handling Battalion 1 testing fuel during a fixed wing refueling operation as part of exercise Northern Viking 22 on Keflavik Air Base, Iceland, April 4, 2022. Northern Viking 22 strengthens interoperability and force readiness between U.S., Iceland and Allied nations, enabling multi-domain command and control of joint and coalition in the defense of Iceland and Sea Lines of Communication in the Greenland, Iceland, United Kingdom gap.

Sgt. Matthew Dungan, center right, a native of Lebanon, Missouri, assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, monitors members of MWSS 271 and Navy Cargo Handling Battalion 1 testing fuel during a fixed wing refueling operation as part of exercise Northern Viking 22 on Keflavik Air Base, Iceland, April 4, 2022. Northern Viking 22 strengthens interoperability and force readiness between U.S., Iceland and Allied nations, enabling multi-domain command and control of joint and coalition in the defense of Iceland and Sea Lines of Communication in the Greenland, Iceland, United Kingdom gap.

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Nicholas