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A U.S. Marine with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires an M27 infantry automatic rifle during a live-fire battle drill as part of MEU Exercise 26.1 on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 30, 2025. During MEUEX, BLT 3/5 conducted company-level training, live-fire ranges and battle drills, employing various weapon systems to maintain mission readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Trent A. Henry)

A U.S. Marine with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires an M27 infantry automatic rifle during a live-fire battle drill as part of MEU Exercise 26.1 on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 30, 2025. During MEUEX, BLT 3/5 conducted company-level training, live-fire ranges and battle drills, employing various weapon systems to maintain mission readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Trent A. Henry)

Photo by Sgt. Trent A. Henry

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jon Lizotte, a platoon sergeant with Animal Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, traverses the endurance course during the Basic Jungle Skills Course at the Jungle Warfare Training Center, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 19, 2025. The week-long course instructed the Marines on basic jungle survival skills, tactical rope suspension techniques, and jungle warfare tactics to enhance lethality in harsh jungle environments. 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 premiere crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Victor Gurrola)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jon Lizotte, a platoon sergeant with Animal Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, traverses the endurance course during the Basic Jungle Skills Course at the Jungle Warfare Training Center, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 19, 2025. The week-long course instructed the Marines on basic jungle survival skills, tactical rope suspension techniques, and jungle warfare tactics to enhance lethality in harsh jungle environments. 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 premiere crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Victor Gurrola)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Victor Gurrola

A U.S. Marine with Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, transports to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) in a CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Rein.), 31st MEU, during a visit, board, search and seizure exercise, in the Coral Sea, June 28, 2025. VBSS is part of the maritime interception operations that aim to delay, disrupt, or destroy enemy forces or supplies in the maritime domain. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the USS America Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th Fleet area of operations, the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alora Finigan)

A U.S. Marine with Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, transports to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) in a CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Rein.), 31st MEU, during a visit, board, search and seizure exercise, in the Coral Sea, June 28, 2025. VBSS is part of the maritime interception operations that aim to delay, disrupt, or destroy enemy forces or supplies in the maritime domain. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the USS America Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th Fleet area of operations, the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alora Finigan)

Photo by Cpl. Alora Finigan

Recruits with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, hold security during the Crucible aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Aug. 4, 2025. The Crucible is the culmination of the knowledge and skills recruits learn throughout recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Claudell)

Recruits with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, hold security during the Crucible aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Aug. 4, 2025. The Crucible is the culmination of the knowledge and skills recruits learn throughout recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Claudell)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Claudell

U.S. Marines temporarily assigned to 2nd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, fire a M777 Howitzer during Service Level Training Exercise 4-25 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Aug. 5, 2025. SLTE is designed to be a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated Marine Air Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gracelyn Hanson)

U.S. Marines temporarily assigned to 2nd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, fire a M777 Howitzer during Service Level Training Exercise 4-25 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Aug. 5, 2025. SLTE is designed to be a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated Marine Air Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gracelyn Hanson)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Gracelyn Hanson

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey helicopter with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit prepares to land aboard the U.S. Navy Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), during onload operations while underway in the Atlantic Ocean. The 22nd MEU conducted onload operations to enhance readiness in support of their regularly scheduled deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Emily Hazelbaker)

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey helicopter with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit prepares to land aboard the U.S. Navy Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), during onload operations while underway in the Atlantic Ocean. The 22nd MEU conducted onload operations to enhance readiness in support of their regularly scheduled deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Emily Hazelbaker)

Photo by Cpl. Emily Hazelbaker

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jonah Edwards, a drill instructor with November Company, 3rd Recruit Training Regiment, leads incentivized training Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., August 7, 2025. Drill instructors administer incentive training to recruits in order to correct deficiencies and increase discipline.

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jonah Edwards, a drill instructor with November Company, 3rd Recruit Training Regiment, leads incentivized training Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., August 7, 2025. Drill instructors administer incentive training to recruits in order to correct deficiencies and increase discipline.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Claudell

Recruits with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, low crawl during the Day Movement Course on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., August 6, 2025. During Basic Warrior Training week, recruits are taught how to operate, strategize, and maneuver in a field environment. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Claudell)

Recruits with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, low crawl during the Day Movement Course on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., August 6, 2025. During Basic Warrior Training week, recruits are taught how to operate, strategize, and maneuver in a field environment. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Claudell)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Claudell

Rct. Peyton Schlegel, a recruit with November Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, navigates the “Monkey Bridge” while completing the Confidence Course aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., July 23, 2025. The Confidence Course helps recruits overcome their fears while developing physical and mental courage within themselves.

Rct. Peyton Schlegel, a recruit with November Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, navigates the “Monkey Bridge” while completing the Confidence Course aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., July 23, 2025. The Confidence Course helps recruits overcome their fears while developing physical and mental courage within themselves.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Claudell

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, conduct an eight-kilometer hike at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 15, 2025. During training, recruits complete a series of progressively longer hikes to build physical and mental endurance, preparing them for future combat operations as part of the nation’s force in readiness.

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, conduct an eight-kilometer hike at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 15, 2025. During training, recruits complete a series of progressively longer hikes to build physical and mental endurance, preparing them for future combat operations as part of the nation’s force in readiness.

Photo by Cpl. Alexandra Earl

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Calvin Burke, an intelligence specialist, with Animal Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, activates a Skydio X2 small unmanned aerial system (SUAS) to survey the defensive line for opposing forces during a simulated assault and seizure at Glen Airfield, Queensland, Australia, July 2-7, 2025. Marines capture and control objectives to enable future MEU operations such as a forward arming and refueling point on the airfield. The 31st MEU is operating aboard the ships of the USS America Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th Fleet area of operations, the U.S. Navy’s largest forward deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. Burke is a native of New Jersey. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Victor Gurrola)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Calvin Burke, an intelligence specialist, with Animal Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, activates a Skydio X2 small unmanned aerial system (SUAS) to survey the defensive line for opposing forces during a simulated assault and seizure at Glen Airfield, Queensland, Australia, July 2-7, 2025. Marines capture and control objectives to enable future MEU operations such as a forward arming and refueling point on the airfield. The 31st MEU is operating aboard the ships of the USS America Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th Fleet area of operations, the U.S. Navy’s largest forward deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. Burke is a native of New Jersey. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Victor Gurrola)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Victor Gurrola

U.S. Marines with Animal Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, fire a Multi-purpose Anti-tank Anti-personnel Weapon System at a simulated machine gun bunker during a live-fire platoon attack exercise at Shoalwater Bay training area, Queensland, Australia, June 23, 2025. Marines participated in training that showcased a high degree of tactical proficiency, lethal firepower, and reinforced their combat readiness through realistic scenario-based training. The 31st MEU is operating aboard the ships of the USS America Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th Fleet area of operations, the U.S. Navy’s largest forward deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Victor Gurrola)

U.S. Marines with Animal Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, fire a Multi-purpose Anti-tank Anti-personnel Weapon System at a simulated machine gun bunker during a live-fire platoon attack exercise at Shoalwater Bay training area, Queensland, Australia, June 23, 2025. Marines participated in training that showcased a high degree of tactical proficiency, lethal firepower, and reinforced their combat readiness through realistic scenario-based training. The 31st MEU is operating aboard the ships of the USS America Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th Fleet area of operations, the U.S. Navy’s largest forward deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Victor Gurrola)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Victor Gurrola

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Communications Squadron (MWCS) 28, conduct inventory of squadron assets at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 22, 2025. MWCS-28 and the Marine Corps Software Factory installed software to digitize their inventory process and streamline the squadron’s accountability for its equipment.

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Communications Squadron (MWCS) 28, conduct inventory of squadron assets at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, May 22, 2025. MWCS-28 and the Marine Corps Software Factory installed software to digitize their inventory process and streamline the squadron’s accountability for its equipment.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Luis Alvarez, the administrative chief for the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, briefs his Marines on watch floor protocols during a command post exercise on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, April 23, 2025. The CPX allowed the 15th MEU to develop best practices for command and control of forces from a shore-based location to test systems, evaluate processes, develop techniques, and validate standard operating procedures. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Patrick Katz)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Luis Alvarez, the administrative chief for the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, briefs his Marines on watch floor protocols during a command post exercise on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, April 23, 2025. The CPX allowed the 15th MEU to develop best practices for command and control of forces from a shore-based location to test systems, evaluate processes, develop techniques, and validate standard operating procedures. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Patrick Katz)

Photo by Sgt. Patrick Katz

A U.S Marine Corps Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) drives into the ocean on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 27, 2025. Marines and contractors conducted a variety of tests on the aspects and functionalities of the ACV. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandria Serrano)

A U.S Marine Corps Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) drives into the ocean on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 27, 2025. Marines and contractors conducted a variety of tests on the aspects and functionalities of the ACV. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandria Serrano)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandria Serrano

U.S. Marine Corps students with School of Infantry-West, Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, Detachment Hawaii, carry out close quarters combat operations during the Advanced Infantry Marine Course at Bellows Air Force Station, Hawaii, March 12, 2025. Multi-day training was conducted as part of the AIMC, a course designed to test and progress military occupational specialty skills within the infantry and certify Marines to be squad leaders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Benfield)

U.S. Marine Corps students with School of Infantry-West, Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, Detachment Hawaii, carry out close quarters combat operations during the Advanced Infantry Marine Course at Bellows Air Force Station, Hawaii, March 12, 2025. Multi-day training was conducted as part of the AIMC, a course designed to test and progress military occupational specialty skills within the infantry and certify Marines to be squad leaders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Benfield)

Photo by Cpl. Matthew Benfield

A U.S. Marine Corps Light Armored Vehicle assigned to 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, shoots an M242 Bushmaster 25mm main gun during a low-light live-fire training aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 24, 2024. LAR Co. conducted training to maintain readiness as part of the 15th MEU Marine Air-Ground Task Force and proficiency in mission-essential capabilities.

A U.S. Marine Corps Light Armored Vehicle assigned to 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, shoots an M242 Bushmaster 25mm main gun during a low-light live-fire training aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 24, 2024. LAR Co. conducted training to maintain readiness as part of the 15th MEU Marine Air-Ground Task Force and proficiency in mission-essential capabilities.

Photo by Sgt. Patrick Katz

Marine Corps Cpl. Timothy Phelps Jr., an infantry rifleman with 2d Marine Division, conducts a 200-meter swim test during Tres Kolos 24 on Camp Savaneta, Aruba, Oct. 15, 2024. Marines conducted a deployment for training to Aruba to conduct small-unit training while building camaraderie with the Royal Netherlands Marine Corps, a NATO Ally and routine training partner.

Marine Corps Cpl. Timothy Phelps Jr., an infantry rifleman with 2d Marine Division, conducts a 200-meter swim test during Tres Kolos 24 on Camp Savaneta, Aruba, Oct. 15, 2024. Marines conducted a deployment for training to Aruba to conduct small-unit training while building camaraderie with the Royal Netherlands Marine Corps, a NATO Ally and routine training partner.

Photo by Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto

Marines with Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One conduct a safety check on a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System during Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course 1-25 at Dugway, Utah, Oct. 9, 2024. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1, which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine aviation on support of the Marine Air Ground Task Force, Joint and Coalition Forces.

Marines with Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One conduct a safety check on a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System during Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course 1-25 at Dugway, Utah, Oct. 9, 2024. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1, which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine aviation on support of the Marine Air Ground Task Force, Joint and Coalition Forces.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa

U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to Reconnaissance Company, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fast-rope from a UH-1Y Venom attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th MEU, during sustainment training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 30, 2024. Fast-roping provides Marines with the ability to conduct helicopter insertions to areas where helicopter landings are impractical. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Helms)

U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to Reconnaissance Company, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fast-rope from a UH-1Y Venom attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th MEU, during sustainment training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 30, 2024. Fast-roping provides Marines with the ability to conduct helicopter insertions to areas where helicopter landings are impractical. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Helms)

Photo by Cpl. Joseph Helms