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U.S, Marine Corps Lt. Gen James F. Glynn, commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific makes remarks during the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Sept. 12, 2024. Lt. Gen. William M. Jurney relinquished command to Glynn. With two-thirds of the Marine Corps’ operating forces assigned, MARFORPAC operates in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility, the largest Geographical Combatant Command in the U.S. Department of Defense, as the Nation’s expeditionary force-in-readiness. Pacific Marines serve alongside the joint force and like-minded allies and partners to preserve and maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hailey J. Riddle-Chan)

U.S, Marine Corps Lt. Gen James F. Glynn, commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific makes remarks during the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Sept. 12, 2024. Lt. Gen. William M. Jurney relinquished command to Glynn. With two-thirds of the Marine Corps’ operating forces assigned, MARFORPAC operates in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility, the largest Geographical Combatant Command in the U.S. Department of Defense, as the Nation’s expeditionary force-in-readiness. Pacific Marines serve alongside the joint force and like-minded allies and partners to preserve and maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hailey J. Riddle-Chan)

Photo by LCpl. Hailey J. Riddle-Chan

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. William M. Jurney, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, gives his final remarks as commander during the MARFORPAC change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Sept. 12, 2024. With two-thirds of the Marine Corps operating forces assigned, MARFORPAC operates in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility, the largest Geographical Combatant Command in the U.S. Department of Defense, as the Nation’s expedition force and like-minded allies and partners to preserve and maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Ash McLaughlin)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. William M. Jurney, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, gives his final remarks as commander during the MARFORPAC change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Sept. 12, 2024. With two-thirds of the Marine Corps operating forces assigned, MARFORPAC operates in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility, the largest Geographical Combatant Command in the U.S. Department of Defense, as the Nation’s expedition force and like-minded allies and partners to preserve and maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Ash McLaughlin)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Ash McLaughlin

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. James F. Glynn, left, incoming commander, receives the colors from Lt. Gen. William M. Jurney, outgoing commander, both with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, during the MARFORPAC change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Sept. 12, 2024. With two-thirds of the Marine Corps operating forces assigned, MARFORPAC operates in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility, the largest Geographical Combatant Command in the U.S. Department of Defense, as the Nation’s expedition force and like-minded allies and partners to preserve and maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Ash McLaughlin)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. James F. Glynn, left, incoming commander, receives the colors from Lt. Gen. William M. Jurney, outgoing commander, both with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, during the MARFORPAC change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Sept. 12, 2024. With two-thirds of the Marine Corps operating forces assigned, MARFORPAC operates in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility, the largest Geographical Combatant Command in the U.S. Department of Defense, as the Nation’s expedition force and like-minded allies and partners to preserve and maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Ash McLaughlin)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Ash McLaughlin

U.S. Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific stand in formation during the MARFORPAC change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Sept. 12, 2024. With two-thirds of the Marine Corps operating forces assigned, MARFORPAC operates in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility, the largest Geographical Combatant Command in the U.S. Department of Defense, as the Nation’s expedition force and like-minded allies and partners to preserve and maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Ash McLaughlin)

U.S. Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific stand in formation during the MARFORPAC change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Sept. 12, 2024. With two-thirds of the Marine Corps operating forces assigned, MARFORPAC operates in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility, the largest Geographical Combatant Command in the U.S. Department of Defense, as the Nation’s expedition force and like-minded allies and partners to preserve and maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Ash McLaughlin)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Ash McLaughlin

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, and Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 11, MAG-11, load an AGM-158A joint air-to-surface standoff missile on an F/A-18 Hornet assigned to VMFA-232 during the AGM-158A validation and verification at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Aug. 27, 2024. MALS-11 and VMFA-232 were the first Marine Corps units to conduct ordnance operations with the AGM-158A JASSM which is being incorporated into the F/A-18 Hornet ordnance arsenal. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez)

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, and Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 11, MAG-11, load an AGM-158A joint air-to-surface standoff missile on an F/A-18 Hornet assigned to VMFA-232 during the AGM-158A validation and verification at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Aug. 27, 2024. MALS-11 and VMFA-232 were the first Marine Corps units to conduct ordnance operations with the AGM-158A JASSM which is being incorporated into the F/A-18 Hornet ordnance arsenal. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Amelia Kang, a combat graphics specialist assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and a native of Portland, Oregon, is promoted to sergeant aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) at Busan Naval Base, South Korea, Sept. 8, 2024. The 15th MEU was in South Korea conducting Exercise Ssang Yong 24 to strengthen the Republic of Korea-U.S. Alliance through bilateral, joint training, contributing toward combined amphibious capability in defense of the Korean Peninsula. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Helms)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Amelia Kang, a combat graphics specialist assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and a native of Portland, Oregon, is promoted to sergeant aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) at Busan Naval Base, South Korea, Sept. 8, 2024. The 15th MEU was in South Korea conducting Exercise Ssang Yong 24 to strengthen the Republic of Korea-U.S. Alliance through bilateral, joint training, contributing toward combined amphibious capability in defense of the Korean Peninsula. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Helms)

Photo by Cpl. Joseph Helms

U.S. Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center instructors hike as 3-man glacier teams alongside Argentine marines to the summit of a mountain range at Martial Glacier in Ushuaia, Argentina, Sept. 6, 2024. Knowledge exchanges such as these foster camaraderie and mutual reliance between U.S. and Argentine forces, which aims to strengthen their ability to work together for future exercises.

U.S. Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center instructors hike as 3-man glacier teams alongside Argentine marines to the summit of a mountain range at Martial Glacier in Ushuaia, Argentina, Sept. 6, 2024. Knowledge exchanges such as these foster camaraderie and mutual reliance between U.S. and Argentine forces, which aims to strengthen their ability to work together for future exercises.

Photo by Cpl. Samuel Qin

Marine Lance Cpl. Angel MendozaCruz, an expeditionary fuel technician with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3, fuels a U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon at a forward arming and refueling point during Super Garuda Shield 2024 at Juanda International Airport, Indonesia, Aug. 30, 2024. Super Garuda Shield is an annual exercise that focuses on commitment to partnership and a free and open Indo-Pacific.

Marine Lance Cpl. Angel MendozaCruz, an expeditionary fuel technician with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3, fuels a U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon at a forward arming and refueling point during Super Garuda Shield 2024 at Juanda International Airport, Indonesia, Aug. 30, 2024. Super Garuda Shield is an annual exercise that focuses on commitment to partnership and a free and open Indo-Pacific.

Photo by Cpl. Migel Reynosa

U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461 conduct flight operations during Exercise Northern Strike 2024 at Camp Grayling, Grayling, Michigan.

U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461 conduct flight operations during Exercise Northern Strike 2024 at Camp Grayling, Grayling, Michigan.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Bryan Giraldo

Col. Christine Houser, left, commander of Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, stands at the podium after finishing second in the Women's Masters Division during the 2024 Armed Forces Triathlon Championship at Naval Base Ventura County, Calif. Also pictured are first place finisher, Air Force Maj. Esther Willett, center; and third place finisher Army Maj. Christyn Gaa.

Col. Christine Houser, left, commander of Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, stands at the podium after finishing second in the Women's Masters Division during the 2024 Armed Forces Triathlon Championship at Naval Base Ventura County, Calif. Also pictured are first place finisher, Air Force Maj. Esther Willett, center; and third place finisher Army Maj. Christyn Gaa.

Photo by Joe Lacdan

Then-Naval Academy Midshipman Christine Vallely poses for a photo with her late mother, Barbara Vallely, at an Army-Navy football game. Now Col. Christine Houser is the Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton commander.

Then-Naval Academy Midshipman Christine Vallely poses for a photo with her late mother, Barbara Vallely, at an Army-Navy football game. Now Col. Christine Houser is the Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton commander.

Photo by Courtesy Photo

A Chilean sailor looks at the flag of Chile during the opening ceremony for Exercise UNITAS LXV aboard LSDH 91 “Sargento Aldea”, Chile, Sept. 2, 2024. The ceremony kicked off the 65th annual UNITAS where 25 nations will train together to strengthen partnerships and interoperability.

A Chilean sailor looks at the flag of Chile during the opening ceremony for Exercise UNITAS LXV aboard LSDH 91 “Sargento Aldea”, Chile, Sept. 2, 2024. The ceremony kicked off the 65th annual UNITAS where 25 nations will train together to strengthen partnerships and interoperability.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Diaz

U.S. Marines with Marine Air Support Squadron 6, stand in formation outside the Chilean marines camp at the Expeditionary Advanced Base North in Puerto Aldea, Chile, on Sept. 3, 2024. EAB North was set up to facilitate multi-lateral training and provide amphibious operation training in the littorals. Through event-driven scenarios, UNITAS provides unique training opportunities both at-sea and ashore in challenging and uncertain environments to conduct joint maritime operations that enhance warfighting proficiency and increase interoperability among participating naval and marine forces.

U.S. Marines with Marine Air Support Squadron 6, stand in formation outside the Chilean marines camp at the Expeditionary Advanced Base North in Puerto Aldea, Chile, on Sept. 3, 2024. EAB North was set up to facilitate multi-lateral training and provide amphibious operation training in the littorals. Through event-driven scenarios, UNITAS provides unique training opportunities both at-sea and ashore in challenging and uncertain environments to conduct joint maritime operations that enhance warfighting proficiency and increase interoperability among participating naval and marine forces.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Payton Goodrich

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166, assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response - Central Command, conduct maintenance on an MV-22 Osprey in Kuwait, Sept 24, 2020.

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166, assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response - Central Command, conduct maintenance on an MV-22 Osprey in Kuwait, Sept 24, 2020.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Skiver

French Special Forces board a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 (Reinforced), 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit aboard the French Mistral-class amphibious assault ship FS Mistral (L9013) during Baltic Operations 24, June 12, 2024.

French Special Forces board a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 (Reinforced), 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit aboard the French Mistral-class amphibious assault ship FS Mistral (L9013) during Baltic Operations 24, June 12, 2024.

Photo by Cpl. Elton Taylor

Marine Sgt. Alberto Ochoa, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, corrects a recruit during the Table One course of fire at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 21, 2024. Table One is designed to introduce recruits to the basic fundamentals of marksmanship and rifle safety.

Marine Sgt. Alberto Ochoa, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, corrects a recruit during the Table One course of fire at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 21, 2024. Table One is designed to introduce recruits to the basic fundamentals of marksmanship and rifle safety.

Photo by Cpl. Sarah Grawcock

The 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric M. Smith, shakes hands with Cpl. Daniel L. Heller, a U.S. Marine Corps Vietnam veteran, during his Navy Cross award ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, Washington D.C., Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024. The award ceremony was an upgrade to a Silver Star award for Cpl. Heller's actions during the Vietnam War on Feb. 13, 1969.

The 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric M. Smith, shakes hands with Cpl. Daniel L. Heller, a U.S. Marine Corps Vietnam veteran, during his Navy Cross award ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, Washington D.C., Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024. The award ceremony was an upgrade to a Silver Star award for Cpl. Heller's actions during the Vietnam War on Feb. 13, 1969.

Photo by Sgt. Ethan Craw

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Daniel L. Heller, a Vietnam veteran, speaks during his Navy Cross award ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, Washington D.C., Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024. The award ceremony was an upgrade to a Silver Star award for Cpl. Heller's actions during the Vietnam War on Feb. 13, 1969.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Daniel L. Heller, a Vietnam veteran, speaks during his Navy Cross award ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, Washington D.C., Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024. The award ceremony was an upgrade to a Silver Star award for Cpl. Heller's actions during the Vietnam War on Feb. 13, 1969.

Photo by Sgt. Ethan Craw

The 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric M. Smith, shakes hands with Cpl. Daniel L. Heller, a U.S. Marine Corps Vietnam veteran, during his Navy Cross award ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, Washington D.C., Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024. The award ceremony was an upgrade to a Silver Star award for Cpl. Heller's actions during the Vietnam War on Feb. 13, 1969.

The 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric M. Smith, shakes hands with Cpl. Daniel L. Heller, a U.S. Marine Corps Vietnam veteran, during his Navy Cross award ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, Washington D.C., Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024. The award ceremony was an upgrade to a Silver Star award for Cpl. Heller's actions during the Vietnam War on Feb. 13, 1969.

Photo by Sgt. Ethan Craw

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Eli Gregg, an assistant M3E1 multipurpose anti-armor anti-personnel weapon system gunner with Marine Rotational Force –Darwin 24.3, assists Lance Cpl. Ryan Waskosky, a MAAW gunner also with MRF-D 24.3, while firing a MAAW during a live-fire range as a part of Exercise Predator’s Run 24 at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT, Australia, July 30, 2024. Exercise Predator’s Run 24 is a littoral-focused, multilateral training exercise led by the Australian Army’s 1st Brigade.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Eli Gregg, an assistant M3E1 multipurpose anti-armor anti-personnel weapon system gunner with Marine Rotational Force –Darwin 24.3, assists Lance Cpl. Ryan Waskosky, a MAAW gunner also with MRF-D 24.3, while firing a MAAW during a live-fire range as a part of Exercise Predator’s Run 24 at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT, Australia, July 30, 2024. Exercise Predator’s Run 24 is a littoral-focused, multilateral training exercise led by the Australian Army’s 1st Brigade.

Photo by Cpl. Juan Torres