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Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon execute the “long line” sequence during a halftime show at the Chicago Bears vs. New England Patriots football game at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill., Nov. 10, 2024. During the month of November, the National Football League honors the military with Salute to Service games the Silent Drill Platoon performed in front of tens of thousands spectators at the Chicago Bears versus the New England Patriots. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Iyer P. Ramakrishna)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon execute the “long line” sequence during a halftime show at the Chicago Bears vs. New England Patriots football game at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill., Nov. 10, 2024. During the month of November, the National Football League honors the military with Salute to Service games the Silent Drill Platoon performed in front of tens of thousands spectators at the Chicago Bears versus the New England Patriots. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Iyer P. Ramakrishna)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Iyer Ramakrishna

U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force-Southeast Asia, I Marine Expeditionary Force, and Indonesian marines with 10th Marine Infantry Battalion, Indonesian Korps Marinir, stand in formation during the Keris Marine Exercise (MAREX) 2024 Opening Ceremony at Yonif 10 Marinir, Batam, Indonesia, Nov. 6, 2024. Keris MAREX is a bilateral exercise conducted by the U.S. Marine Corps and Korps Marinir Republik Indonesia, or Indonesian Marine Corps, to strengthen relationships as military partners and increase interoperability among participating forces in the advancement of a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. MRF-SEA is a rotational unit derived from elements of I Marine Expeditionary Force executing a U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific operational model that involves training events and exchanges with partner military subject matter experts, promotes security goals with Allied and partner nations, and ensures a persistent I MEF presence west of the International Date Line. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Shaina Jupiter)

U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force-Southeast Asia, I Marine Expeditionary Force, and Indonesian marines with 10th Marine Infantry Battalion, Indonesian Korps Marinir, stand in formation during the Keris Marine Exercise (MAREX) 2024 Opening Ceremony at Yonif 10 Marinir, Batam, Indonesia, Nov. 6, 2024. Keris MAREX is a bilateral exercise conducted by the U.S. Marine Corps and Korps Marinir Republik Indonesia, or Indonesian Marine Corps, to strengthen relationships as military partners and increase interoperability among participating forces in the advancement of a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. MRF-SEA is a rotational unit derived from elements of I Marine Expeditionary Force executing a U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific operational model that involves training events and exchanges with partner military subject matter experts, promotes security goals with Allied and partner nations, and ensures a persistent I MEF presence west of the International Date Line. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Shaina Jupiter)

Photo by Sgt. Shaina Jupiter

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz participate in a 249-mile run as a part of a celebration of the Marine Corps Birthday, at Naval Base Guam, Nov. 6, 2024. To celebrate the Marine Corps’ 249th Birthday, Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz collectively ran 249 miles during a 24-hour period, symbolizing the commitment to excellence, endurance, and the unbreakable bond that unites the Marines. This event concluded on Nov. 7 with the Marine Corps 249th Birthday Cake Cutting ceremony.

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz participate in a 249-mile run as a part of a celebration of the Marine Corps Birthday, at Naval Base Guam, Nov. 6, 2024. To celebrate the Marine Corps’ 249th Birthday, Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz collectively ran 249 miles during a 24-hour period, symbolizing the commitment to excellence, endurance, and the unbreakable bond that unites the Marines. This event concluded on Nov. 7 with the Marine Corps 249th Birthday Cake Cutting ceremony.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Afton Smiley

Service members with the Royal Malaysian Armed Forces, along with U.S. Marines attached to Marine Rotational Force-Southeast Asia, pose for a photo for an amphibious planning subject matter expert exchange during exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training Malaysia 2024 on Lumut Naval Base, Lumut, Malaysia, Oct. 31, 2024. CARAT Malaysia 2024 highlights the 30th anniversary of CARAT among allies and partners as a way to demonstrate long-term commitment to strengthened relationships throughout South and Southeast Asia and to highlight U.S. commitment to key Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) partners to reinforce ASEAN Centrality. MRF-SEA is a rotational unit derived from elements of I Marine Expeditionary Force executing a U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific operational model that involves training events and exchanges with partner military subject matter experts, promotes security goals with Allied and partner nations, and ensures a persistent I MEF presence west of the International Date Line. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler Wilson)

Service members with the Royal Malaysian Armed Forces, along with U.S. Marines attached to Marine Rotational Force-Southeast Asia, pose for a photo for an amphibious planning subject matter expert exchange during exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training Malaysia 2024 on Lumut Naval Base, Lumut, Malaysia, Oct. 31, 2024. CARAT Malaysia 2024 highlights the 30th anniversary of CARAT among allies and partners as a way to demonstrate long-term commitment to strengthened relationships throughout South and Southeast Asia and to highlight U.S. commitment to key Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) partners to reinforce ASEAN Centrality. MRF-SEA is a rotational unit derived from elements of I Marine Expeditionary Force executing a U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific operational model that involves training events and exchanges with partner military subject matter experts, promotes security goals with Allied and partner nations, and ensures a persistent I MEF presence west of the International Date Line. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler Wilson)

Photo by Cpl. Tyler Wilson

Service members with the Royal Malaysian Armed Forces, along with U.S. Marines attached to Marine Rotational Force-Southeast Asia, pose for a photo for an amphibious planning subject matter expert exchange during exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training Malaysia 2024 in Lumut, Malaysia, Oct. 31, 2024. CARAT Malaysia 2024 highlights the 30th anniversary of CARAT among allies and partners as a way to demonstrate long-term commitment to strengthened relationships throughout South and Southeast Asia and to highlight U.S. commitment to key Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) partners to reinforce ASEAN Centrality. MRF-SEA is a rotational unit derived from elements of I Marine Expeditionary Force executing a U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific operational model that involves training events and exchanges with partner military subject matter experts, promotes security goals with Allied and partner nations, and ensures a persistent I MEF presence west of the International Date Line.

Service members with the Royal Malaysian Armed Forces, along with U.S. Marines attached to Marine Rotational Force-Southeast Asia, pose for a photo for an amphibious planning subject matter expert exchange during exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training Malaysia 2024 in Lumut, Malaysia, Oct. 31, 2024. CARAT Malaysia 2024 highlights the 30th anniversary of CARAT among allies and partners as a way to demonstrate long-term commitment to strengthened relationships throughout South and Southeast Asia and to highlight U.S. commitment to key Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) partners to reinforce ASEAN Centrality. MRF-SEA is a rotational unit derived from elements of I Marine Expeditionary Force executing a U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific operational model that involves training events and exchanges with partner military subject matter experts, promotes security goals with Allied and partner nations, and ensures a persistent I MEF presence west of the International Date Line.

Photo by Cpl. Tyler Wilson

Distinguished guests render honors during the presentation of colors at a Marine Corps birthday ceremony on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Oct. 31, 2024. DPAA Marines were joined by Marine Corps Forces, Pacific senior leaders and DPAA senior leadership to celebrate the 249th Marine Corps birthday, highlighting the overlap of commitment, pride, and professionalism these two organizations share. DPAA's mission is to provide the fullest possible accounting of U.S. personnel to their families and the nation. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lesley Cisneros)

Distinguished guests render honors during the presentation of colors at a Marine Corps birthday ceremony on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Oct. 31, 2024. DPAA Marines were joined by Marine Corps Forces, Pacific senior leaders and DPAA senior leadership to celebrate the 249th Marine Corps birthday, highlighting the overlap of commitment, pride, and professionalism these two organizations share. DPAA's mission is to provide the fullest possible accounting of U.S. personnel to their families and the nation. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lesley Cisneros)

Photo by Sgt. Lesley Cisneros

U.S. Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing and Japan Air Self-Defense Force members with the 303rd and 306th Tactical Fighter Squadrons pose for a photo during exercise Keen Sword 25 at JASDF Komatsu Air Base, Japan, Oct. 31, 2024. Keen Sword is a biennial, joint and bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Forces personnel, designed to increase readiness and interoperability while strengthening the ironclad U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Shannon Doherty)

U.S. Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing and Japan Air Self-Defense Force members with the 303rd and 306th Tactical Fighter Squadrons pose for a photo during exercise Keen Sword 25 at JASDF Komatsu Air Base, Japan, Oct. 31, 2024. Keen Sword is a biennial, joint and bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Forces personnel, designed to increase readiness and interoperability while strengthening the ironclad U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Shannon Doherty)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Shannon Doherty

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Thomas Vallely, right, operations officer with Marine Rotational Force-Southeast Asia, presents a gift to Royal Malaysian Lt. Col. Zain Azrai Bin Haji Karia, left, staff officer 1 with 10th Brigade Headquarters, Rapid Deployment Force during an amphibious planning subject matter expert exchange, as part of exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training Malaysia 2024 in Lumut, Malaysia, Oct. 31, 2024. CARAT Malaysia 2024 highlights the 30th anniversary of CARAT among allies and partners to demonstrate long-term commitment, and highlights U.S. commitment to key Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) partners to reinforce ASEAN Centrality. MRF-SEA is a rotational unit derived from elements of I Marine Expeditionary Force executing a U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific operational model that involves training events and exchanges with partner military subject matter experts, promoting security goals with Allied and partner nations, and ensuring a persistent I MEF presence west of the International Date Line.

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Thomas Vallely, right, operations officer with Marine Rotational Force-Southeast Asia, presents a gift to Royal Malaysian Lt. Col. Zain Azrai Bin Haji Karia, left, staff officer 1 with 10th Brigade Headquarters, Rapid Deployment Force during an amphibious planning subject matter expert exchange, as part of exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training Malaysia 2024 in Lumut, Malaysia, Oct. 31, 2024. CARAT Malaysia 2024 highlights the 30th anniversary of CARAT among allies and partners to demonstrate long-term commitment, and highlights U.S. commitment to key Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) partners to reinforce ASEAN Centrality. MRF-SEA is a rotational unit derived from elements of I Marine Expeditionary Force executing a U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific operational model that involves training events and exchanges with partner military subject matter experts, promoting security goals with Allied and partner nations, and ensuring a persistent I MEF presence west of the International Date Line.

Photo by Cpl. Tyler Wilson

U.S. Marines with 1st Combat Engineer Battalion measure drywall during Operation Clean Sweep at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 29, 2024. Operation Clean Sweep is a joint initiative between Marine Corps Installations West and I Marine Expeditionary Force at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton to improve living conditions for Marines and Sailors.

U.S. Marines with 1st Combat Engineer Battalion measure drywall during Operation Clean Sweep at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 29, 2024. Operation Clean Sweep is a joint initiative between Marine Corps Installations West and I Marine Expeditionary Force at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton to improve living conditions for Marines and Sailors.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jeslianne Torres

U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Adam T. Taitano, 1st Combat Engineer Battalion logistics officer along with U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jared R. Wilbanks, 1st CEB combat engineer, fix a door lock during Operation Clean Sweep at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 29, 2024. Operation Clean Sweep is a joint initiative between Marine Corps Installations West and I Marine Expeditionary Force at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton to improve living conditions for Marines and Sailors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jeslianne A. Torres).

U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Adam T. Taitano, 1st Combat Engineer Battalion logistics officer along with U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jared R. Wilbanks, 1st CEB combat engineer, fix a door lock during Operation Clean Sweep at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 29, 2024. Operation Clean Sweep is a joint initiative between Marine Corps Installations West and I Marine Expeditionary Force at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton to improve living conditions for Marines and Sailors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jeslianne A. Torres).

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jeslianne Torres

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, navigate an obstacle during the Crucible at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 29, 2024. The Crucible is a 54-hour exercise where recruits apply the knowledge they learned throughout recruit training to earn the title United States Marine.

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, navigate an obstacle during the Crucible at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 29, 2024. The Crucible is a 54-hour exercise where recruits apply the knowledge they learned throughout recruit training to earn the title United States Marine.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Hutchinson

A U.S. Marine with 1st Marine Division (MARDIV) operates an Amphibious Combat Vehicle transporting Marines assigned to 1st MARDIV, as part of Quarterly Underway Amphibious Readiness Training off the coast of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 28, 2024. QUART is a joint training exercise designed to develop and sustain essential amphibious skills for effective operations in maritime environments while reinforcing the Navy-Marine Corps partnership. As part of QUART, Marines with 3rd AA Bn. were certified to conduct ship-to-shore operations.

A U.S. Marine with 1st Marine Division (MARDIV) operates an Amphibious Combat Vehicle transporting Marines assigned to 1st MARDIV, as part of Quarterly Underway Amphibious Readiness Training off the coast of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 28, 2024. QUART is a joint training exercise designed to develop and sustain essential amphibious skills for effective operations in maritime environments while reinforcing the Navy-Marine Corps partnership. As part of QUART, Marines with 3rd AA Bn. were certified to conduct ship-to-shore operations.

Photo by Cpl. Kyle Chan

A U.S. Marine Corps Amphibious Combat Vehicle assigned to 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, transporting Marines with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st MARDIV, maneuvers through the water as part of Quarterly Underway Amphibious Readiness Training off the coast of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 28, 2024. QUART is a joint training exercise designed to develop and sustain essential amphibious skills for effective operations in maritime environments while reinforcing the Navy-Marine Corps partnership. As part of QUART, Marines with 3rd AA Bn. were certified to conduct ship-to-shore operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kyle Chan)

A U.S. Marine Corps Amphibious Combat Vehicle assigned to 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, transporting Marines with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st MARDIV, maneuvers through the water as part of Quarterly Underway Amphibious Readiness Training off the coast of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 28, 2024. QUART is a joint training exercise designed to develop and sustain essential amphibious skills for effective operations in maritime environments while reinforcing the Navy-Marine Corps partnership. As part of QUART, Marines with 3rd AA Bn. were certified to conduct ship-to-shore operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kyle Chan)

Photo by Cpl. Kyle Chan

A U.S. Marine Corps Amphibious Combat Vehicle assigned to 1st Marine Division enters the well deck of the U.S. Navy San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) during Quarterly Underway Amphibious Readiness Training 25.1 off the coast of Southern California, Oct. 28, 2024. QUART is a joint training exercise designed to develop and sustain amphibious readiness skills for effective operations in maritime environments while reinforcing the Navy-Marine Corps partnership.

A U.S. Marine Corps Amphibious Combat Vehicle assigned to 1st Marine Division enters the well deck of the U.S. Navy San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) during Quarterly Underway Amphibious Readiness Training 25.1 off the coast of Southern California, Oct. 28, 2024. QUART is a joint training exercise designed to develop and sustain amphibious readiness skills for effective operations in maritime environments while reinforcing the Navy-Marine Corps partnership.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alexis Ibarra

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Nosikahhokli Melendez, a fire support Marine with III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, prepares to depart on a MV-22 Osprey, attached to 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, during exercise Keen Sword 25 in Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 28, 2024. The MV-22 is a tiltrotor aircraft that provides expeditionary troop transport, allowing units to deploy to W-174 Joint Okinawa Range Complex to rehearse coordination of close air support and fires, strengthening joint and bilateral interoperability and readiness. Keen Sword is a biennial, joint and bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and Japan-Self Defense Force personnel, designed to increase readiness and interoperability while strengthening the ironclad U.S.-Japan alliance.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Nosikahhokli Melendez, a fire support Marine with III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, prepares to depart on a MV-22 Osprey, attached to 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, during exercise Keen Sword 25 in Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 28, 2024. The MV-22 is a tiltrotor aircraft that provides expeditionary troop transport, allowing units to deploy to W-174 Joint Okinawa Range Complex to rehearse coordination of close air support and fires, strengthening joint and bilateral interoperability and readiness. Keen Sword is a biennial, joint and bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and Japan-Self Defense Force personnel, designed to increase readiness and interoperability while strengthening the ironclad U.S.-Japan alliance.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Manuel Serrano

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jonathan F. Mikita, 3rd Intelligence Battalion intelligence specialist, demonstrates the capabilities of a lightweight, mobile, and cost-effective radar system as part of Keen Sword 25, Oct. 27, 2024 at Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan. Keen Sword is a biennial, joint and bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, designed to increase readiness and interoperability while strengthening the ironclad U.S.-Japan alliance. During Keen Sword, the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory leveraged the exercise environment to work with emerging concepts, technologies, and capabilities, providing valuable insights to advance joint interoperability and operational effectiveness in support of the U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kevin Ray J. Salvador)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jonathan F. Mikita, 3rd Intelligence Battalion intelligence specialist, demonstrates the capabilities of a lightweight, mobile, and cost-effective radar system as part of Keen Sword 25, Oct. 27, 2024 at Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan. Keen Sword is a biennial, joint and bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, designed to increase readiness and interoperability while strengthening the ironclad U.S.-Japan alliance. During Keen Sword, the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory leveraged the exercise environment to work with emerging concepts, technologies, and capabilities, providing valuable insights to advance joint interoperability and operational effectiveness in support of the U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kevin Ray J. Salvador)

Photo by Kevin Ray Salvador

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Peter B. Eltringham, 12th Marine Littoral Regiment commanding officer, inspects the work of Marines from the 3rd Intelligence Battalion as part of Keen Sword 25, Oct. 27, 2024 at Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan. Keen Sword is a biennial, joint and bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, designed to increase readiness and interoperability while strengthening the ironclad U.S.-Japan alliance. During Keen Sword, the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory leveraged the exercise environment to work with emerging concepts, technologies, and capabilities, providing valuable insights to advance joint interoperability and operational effectiveness in support of the U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kevin Ray J. Salvador)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Peter B. Eltringham, 12th Marine Littoral Regiment commanding officer, inspects the work of Marines from the 3rd Intelligence Battalion as part of Keen Sword 25, Oct. 27, 2024 at Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan. Keen Sword is a biennial, joint and bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, designed to increase readiness and interoperability while strengthening the ironclad U.S.-Japan alliance. During Keen Sword, the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory leveraged the exercise environment to work with emerging concepts, technologies, and capabilities, providing valuable insights to advance joint interoperability and operational effectiveness in support of the U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kevin Ray J. Salvador)

Photo by Kevin Ray Salvador

The 39th Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, Gen. Eric M. Smith, tours the Værnes Airport with Norwegian Brig. Gen. Anders Jernberg, the Commander for Norway Defense Logistic Organization, at the Værnes Airport, Norway on Oct. 26, 2024. General Smith was in Norway for scheduled office calls with Norwegian defense officials and to speak with Marines and recognize their accomplishments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsey Dornfeld).

The 39th Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, Gen. Eric M. Smith, tours the Værnes Airport with Norwegian Brig. Gen. Anders Jernberg, the Commander for Norway Defense Logistic Organization, at the Værnes Airport, Norway on Oct. 26, 2024. General Smith was in Norway for scheduled office calls with Norwegian defense officials and to speak with Marines and recognize their accomplishments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsey Dornfeld).

Photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsey Dornfeld

The 39th Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, Gen. Eric M. Smith, is greeted by Norwegian Brig. Gen. Anders Jernberg, the Commander for Norway Defense Logistic Organization, at the Værnes Airport, Norway on Oct. 26, 2024. General Smith was in Norway for scheduled office calls with Norwegian defense officials and to speak with Marines and recognize their accomplishments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsey Dornfeld).

The 39th Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, Gen. Eric M. Smith, is greeted by Norwegian Brig. Gen. Anders Jernberg, the Commander for Norway Defense Logistic Organization, at the Værnes Airport, Norway on Oct. 26, 2024. General Smith was in Norway for scheduled office calls with Norwegian defense officials and to speak with Marines and recognize their accomplishments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsey Dornfeld).

Photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsey Dornfeld

New U.S. Marines with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, march in formation prior to a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Oct. 25, 2024. This ceremony marked the end of a 13-week transformation that included training in drill, marksmanship, basic combat skills, and Marine Corps customs and traditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Janell B. Alvarez)

New U.S. Marines with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, march in formation prior to a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Oct. 25, 2024. This ceremony marked the end of a 13-week transformation that included training in drill, marksmanship, basic combat skills, and Marine Corps customs and traditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Janell B. Alvarez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Janell Alvarez