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A U.S. Marine logistics specialist with 2D Distribution Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Battalion 2, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force, prepares shipping containers at Marine Corps Prepositioning Program Norway (MCPP-N) facilities Jan. 14, 2025, in Norway. Marines were preparing for Exercise Joint Viking 25 in March at MCPP-N, an ashore prepositioning program that operates under the oversight of Blount Island Command in Jacksonville, Florida. It uses ground equipment caves in the storage, maintenance and prepositioning of equipment and supplies. Joint Viking, one of the region’s largest routine winter warfare exercises, is conducted by Norway with participation from NATO allies, including the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany and Finland. They will engage in joint land and sea operations, ensuring the effective defense of Norway. U.S. Marines will participate to exercise their ability to operate in the harsh Nordic environment. They will rehearse responding to a crisis with a rapid force generation and regimental-sized, trans-Atlantic deployment. (Official Marine Corps Photo/Cpl. Nicholas Martinez)

A U.S. Marine logistics specialist with 2D Distribution Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Battalion 2, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force, prepares shipping containers at Marine Corps Prepositioning Program Norway (MCPP-N) facilities Jan. 14, 2025, in Norway. Marines were preparing for Exercise Joint Viking 25 in March at MCPP-N, an ashore prepositioning program that operates under the oversight of Blount Island Command in Jacksonville, Florida. It uses ground equipment caves in the storage, maintenance and prepositioning of equipment and supplies. Joint Viking, one of the region’s largest routine winter warfare exercises, is conducted by Norway with participation from NATO allies, including the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany and Finland. They will engage in joint land and sea operations, ensuring the effective defense of Norway. U.S. Marines will participate to exercise their ability to operate in the harsh Nordic environment. They will rehearse responding to a crisis with a rapid force generation and regimental-sized, trans-Atlantic deployment. (Official Marine Corps Photo/Cpl. Nicholas Martinez)

Photo by Cpl. Nicholas Martinez

U.S. Marines stage motor transport equipment Jan. 14, 2025, at Marine Corps Prepositioning Program Norway (MCPP-N) facilities in Norway. Marines were preparing for Exercise Joint Viking 25 in March at MCPP-N, an ashore prepositioning program that operates under the oversight of Blount Island Command in Jacksonville, Florida. It uses ground equipment caves in the storage, maintenance and prepositioning of equipment and supplies. Joint Viking, one of the region’s largest routine winter warfare exercises, is conducted by Norway with participation from NATO allies, including the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany and Finland. They will engage in joint land and sea operations, ensuring the effective defense of Norway. U.S. Marines will participate to exercise their ability to operate in the harsh Nordic environment. They will rehearse responding to a crisis with a rapid force generation and regimental-sized, trans-Atlantic deployment. (Official Marine Corps Photo/Cpl. Nicholas Martinez)

U.S. Marines stage motor transport equipment Jan. 14, 2025, at Marine Corps Prepositioning Program Norway (MCPP-N) facilities in Norway. Marines were preparing for Exercise Joint Viking 25 in March at MCPP-N, an ashore prepositioning program that operates under the oversight of Blount Island Command in Jacksonville, Florida. It uses ground equipment caves in the storage, maintenance and prepositioning of equipment and supplies. Joint Viking, one of the region’s largest routine winter warfare exercises, is conducted by Norway with participation from NATO allies, including the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany and Finland. They will engage in joint land and sea operations, ensuring the effective defense of Norway. U.S. Marines will participate to exercise their ability to operate in the harsh Nordic environment. They will rehearse responding to a crisis with a rapid force generation and regimental-sized, trans-Atlantic deployment. (Official Marine Corps Photo/Cpl. Nicholas Martinez)

Photo by Cpl. Nicholas Martinez

A U.S. Marine ground electronics transmission system maintainer with 2D Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, conducts a technical inspection on a radio set Inside an up-armored Humvee at Marine Corps Prepositioning Program Norway (MCPP-N) facilities Jan. 14, 2025, in Norway. Marines were preparing for Exercise Joint Viking 25 in March at MCPP-N, an ashore prepositioning program that operates under the oversight of Blount Island Command in Jacksonville, Florida. It uses ground equipment caves in the storage, maintenance and prepositioning of equipment and supplies. Joint Viking, one of the region’s largest routine winter warfare exercises, is conducted by Norway with participation from NATO allies, including the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany and Finland. They will engage in joint land and sea operations, ensuring the effective defense of Norway. U.S. Marines will participate to exercise their ability to operate in the harsh Nordic environment. They will rehearse responding to a crisis with a rapid force generation and regimental-sized, trans-Atlantic deployment. (Official Marine Corps Photo/Cpl. Nicholas Martinez)

A U.S. Marine ground electronics transmission system maintainer with 2D Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, conducts a technical inspection on a radio set Inside an up-armored Humvee at Marine Corps Prepositioning Program Norway (MCPP-N) facilities Jan. 14, 2025, in Norway. Marines were preparing for Exercise Joint Viking 25 in March at MCPP-N, an ashore prepositioning program that operates under the oversight of Blount Island Command in Jacksonville, Florida. It uses ground equipment caves in the storage, maintenance and prepositioning of equipment and supplies. Joint Viking, one of the region’s largest routine winter warfare exercises, is conducted by Norway with participation from NATO allies, including the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany and Finland. They will engage in joint land and sea operations, ensuring the effective defense of Norway. U.S. Marines will participate to exercise their ability to operate in the harsh Nordic environment. They will rehearse responding to a crisis with a rapid force generation and regimental-sized, trans-Atlantic deployment. (Official Marine Corps Photo/Cpl. Nicholas Martinez)

Photo by Cpl. Nicholas Martinez

A U.S. Marine small arms repair technician with Combat Logistics Battalion 2, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force, inventories gear after an M240B machine gun technical inspection at Marine Corps Prepositioning Program Norway (MCPP-N) facilities Jan. 14, 2025, in Norway. Marines were preparing for Exercise Joint Viking 25 in March at MCPP-N, an ashore prepositioning program that operates under the oversight of Blount Island Command in Jacksonville, Florida. It uses ground equipment caves in the storage, maintenance and prepositioning of equipment and supplies. Joint Viking, one of the region’s largest routine winter warfare exercises, is conducted by Norway with participation from NATO allies, including the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany and Finland. They will engage in joint land and sea operations, ensuring the effective defense of Norway. U.S. Marines will participate to exercise their ability to operate in the harsh Nordic environment. They will rehearse responding to a crisis with a rapid force generation and regimental-sized, trans-Atlantic deployment. (Official Marine Corps Photo/Cpl. Nicholas Martinez)

A U.S. Marine small arms repair technician with Combat Logistics Battalion 2, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force, inventories gear after an M240B machine gun technical inspection at Marine Corps Prepositioning Program Norway (MCPP-N) facilities Jan. 14, 2025, in Norway. Marines were preparing for Exercise Joint Viking 25 in March at MCPP-N, an ashore prepositioning program that operates under the oversight of Blount Island Command in Jacksonville, Florida. It uses ground equipment caves in the storage, maintenance and prepositioning of equipment and supplies. Joint Viking, one of the region’s largest routine winter warfare exercises, is conducted by Norway with participation from NATO allies, including the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany and Finland. They will engage in joint land and sea operations, ensuring the effective defense of Norway. U.S. Marines will participate to exercise their ability to operate in the harsh Nordic environment. They will rehearse responding to a crisis with a rapid force generation and regimental-sized, trans-Atlantic deployment. (Official Marine Corps Photo/Cpl. Nicholas Martinez)

Photo by Cpl. Nicholas Martinez

A U.S. Marine artillery systems technician with 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, conducts a technical inspection on a M777A2 lightweight 155mm howitzer at Marine Corps Prepositioning Program Norway (MCPP-N) facilities Jan. 14, 2025, in Norway. Marines were preparing for Exercise Joint Viking 25 in March at MCPP-N, an ashore prepositioning program that operates under the oversight of Blount Island Command in Jacksonville, Florida. It uses ground equipment caves in the storage, maintenance and prepositioning of equipment and supplies. Joint Viking, one of the region’s largest routine winter warfare exercises, is conducted by Norway with participation from NATO allies, including the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany and Finland. They will engage in joint land and sea operations, ensuring the effective defense of Norway. U.S. Marines will participate to exercise their ability to operate in the harsh Nordic environment. They will rehearse responding to a crisis with a rapid force generation and regimental-sized, trans-Atlantic deployment. (Official Marine Corps Photo/Cpl. Nicholas Martinez)

A U.S. Marine artillery systems technician with 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, conducts a technical inspection on a M777A2 lightweight 155mm howitzer at Marine Corps Prepositioning Program Norway (MCPP-N) facilities Jan. 14, 2025, in Norway. Marines were preparing for Exercise Joint Viking 25 in March at MCPP-N, an ashore prepositioning program that operates under the oversight of Blount Island Command in Jacksonville, Florida. It uses ground equipment caves in the storage, maintenance and prepositioning of equipment and supplies. Joint Viking, one of the region’s largest routine winter warfare exercises, is conducted by Norway with participation from NATO allies, including the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany and Finland. They will engage in joint land and sea operations, ensuring the effective defense of Norway. U.S. Marines will participate to exercise their ability to operate in the harsh Nordic environment. They will rehearse responding to a crisis with a rapid force generation and regimental-sized, trans-Atlantic deployment. (Official Marine Corps Photo/Cpl. Nicholas Martinez)

Photo by Cpl. Nicholas Martinez

A U.S. Marine artillery systems technician with 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, conducts a technical inspection on a M777A2 lightweight 155mm howitzer at Marine Corps Prepositioning Program Norway (MCPP-N) facilities Jan. 14, 2025, in Norway. Marines were preparing for Exercise Joint Viking 25 in March at MCPP-N, an ashore prepositioning program that operates under the oversight of Blount Island Command in Jacksonville, Florida. It uses ground equipment caves in the storage, maintenance and prepositioning of equipment and supplies. Joint Viking, one of the region’s largest routine winter warfare exercises, is conducted by Norway with participation from NATO allies, including the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany and Finland. They will engage in joint land and sea operations, ensuring the effective defense of Norway. U.S. Marines will participate to exercise their ability to operate in the harsh Nordic environment. They will rehearse responding to a crisis with a rapid force generation and regimental-sized, trans-Atlantic deployment. (Official Marine Corps Photo/Cpl. Nicholas Martinez)

A U.S. Marine artillery systems technician with 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, conducts a technical inspection on a M777A2 lightweight 155mm howitzer at Marine Corps Prepositioning Program Norway (MCPP-N) facilities Jan. 14, 2025, in Norway. Marines were preparing for Exercise Joint Viking 25 in March at MCPP-N, an ashore prepositioning program that operates under the oversight of Blount Island Command in Jacksonville, Florida. It uses ground equipment caves in the storage, maintenance and prepositioning of equipment and supplies. Joint Viking, one of the region’s largest routine winter warfare exercises, is conducted by Norway with participation from NATO allies, including the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany and Finland. They will engage in joint land and sea operations, ensuring the effective defense of Norway. U.S. Marines will participate to exercise their ability to operate in the harsh Nordic environment. They will rehearse responding to a crisis with a rapid force generation and regimental-sized, trans-Atlantic deployment. (Official Marine Corps Photo/Cpl. Nicholas Martinez)

Photo by Cpl. Nicholas Martinez

A U.S. Marine vehicle repair technician with 2D Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, performs vehicle maintenance on a light armored vehicle, command and control (LAV-C2) at Marine Corps Prepositioning Program Norway (MCPP-N) facilities Jan. 14, 2025, in Norway. Marines were preparing for Exercise Joint Viking 25 in March at MCPP-N, an ashore prepositioning program that operates under the oversight of Blount Island Command in Jacksonville, Florida. It uses ground equipment caves in the storage, maintenance and prepositioning of equipment and supplies. Joint Viking, one of the region’s largest routine winter warfare exercises, is conducted by Norway with participation from NATO allies, including the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany and Finland. They will engage in joint land and sea operations, ensuring the effective defense of Norway. U.S. Marines will participate to exercise their ability to operate in the harsh Nordic environment. They will rehearse responding to a crisis with a rapid force generation and regimental-sized, trans-Atlantic deployment. (Official Marine Corps Photo/Cpl. Nicholas Martinez)

A U.S. Marine vehicle repair technician with 2D Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, performs vehicle maintenance on a light armored vehicle, command and control (LAV-C2) at Marine Corps Prepositioning Program Norway (MCPP-N) facilities Jan. 14, 2025, in Norway. Marines were preparing for Exercise Joint Viking 25 in March at MCPP-N, an ashore prepositioning program that operates under the oversight of Blount Island Command in Jacksonville, Florida. It uses ground equipment caves in the storage, maintenance and prepositioning of equipment and supplies. Joint Viking, one of the region’s largest routine winter warfare exercises, is conducted by Norway with participation from NATO allies, including the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany and Finland. They will engage in joint land and sea operations, ensuring the effective defense of Norway. U.S. Marines will participate to exercise their ability to operate in the harsh Nordic environment. They will rehearse responding to a crisis with a rapid force generation and regimental-sized, trans-Atlantic deployment. (Official Marine Corps Photo/Cpl. Nicholas Martinez)

Photo by Cpl. Nicholas Martinez

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Robert Hamlett, a network administrator with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, participates in the confidence course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, Oct. 25, 2024. The confidence course is an obstacle course designed to build physical fitness, teamwork, and mental resilience among Marines.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Robert Hamlett, a network administrator with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, participates in the confidence course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, Oct. 25, 2024. The confidence course is an obstacle course designed to build physical fitness, teamwork, and mental resilience among Marines.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kayla LeClaire

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 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

Rct. Luke Humphrey, a recruit with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, receives a haircut during receiving on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Sep. 24, 2024. Recruits begin the receiving process with administrative processing, gear issue, and haircuts.

Rct. Luke Humphrey, a recruit with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, receives a haircut during receiving on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Sep. 24, 2024. Recruits begin the receiving process with administrative processing, gear issue, and haircuts.

Photo by Cpl. Ava Alegria

Marines and civilians conduct a commemorative hike on Grytoya Island, Norway, July 25, 2024. The hike was conducted in honor of five U.S. Marines killed in a helicopter crash during Exercise Strong Express in 1972 on the island.

Marines and civilians conduct a commemorative hike on Grytoya Island, Norway, July 25, 2024. The hike was conducted in honor of five U.S. Marines killed in a helicopter crash during Exercise Strong Express in 1972 on the island.

Photo by Sgt. Kedrick Schumacher

Malaysian soldiers and Mexican Naval Infantry Corps marines carry a combat rubber raiding craft into the ocean at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, Waimanalo, Hawaii, during Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2024 (RIMPAC), July 17. Twenty-nine nations, 40 surface ships, three submarines, 14 national land forces, more than 150 aircraft, and 25,000 personnel are participating in and around the Hawaiian Islands June 27 to Aug. 1. The world's largest international maritime exercise; RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2024 is the 29th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Joseph Helms)

Malaysian soldiers and Mexican Naval Infantry Corps marines carry a combat rubber raiding craft into the ocean at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, Waimanalo, Hawaii, during Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2024 (RIMPAC), July 17. Twenty-nine nations, 40 surface ships, three submarines, 14 national land forces, more than 150 aircraft, and 25,000 personnel are participating in and around the Hawaiian Islands June 27 to Aug. 1. The world's largest international maritime exercise; RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2024 is the 29th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Joseph Helms)

Photo by Cpl. Joseph Helms

Malaysian soldiers and Mexican Naval Infantry Corps marines drive a combat rubber raiding craft onto the beach during a small boat training at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, Waimanalo, Hawaii, during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024, July 17. Twenty-nine nations, 40 surface ships, three submarines, 14 national land forces, more than 150 aircraft, and 25,000 personnel are participating in and around the Hawaiian Islands June 27 to Aug. 1. The world's largest international maritime exercise; RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2024 is the 29th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Joseph Helms)

Malaysian soldiers and Mexican Naval Infantry Corps marines drive a combat rubber raiding craft onto the beach during a small boat training at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, Waimanalo, Hawaii, during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024, July 17. Twenty-nine nations, 40 surface ships, three submarines, 14 national land forces, more than 150 aircraft, and 25,000 personnel are participating in and around the Hawaiian Islands June 27 to Aug. 1. The world's largest international maritime exercise; RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2024 is the 29th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Joseph Helms)

Photo by Cpl. Joseph Helms

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 13, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, provide humanitarian disaster relief preparation by offloading approximately one thousand bags of rice and three thousand cases of water to Federal States of Micronesia outer island of Chuuk during exercise Koa Moana 24 in the Chuuk Lagoon, July 5-9, 2024. During Koa Moana’s deployment throughout the Indo-Pacific region, U.S. Marines and Sailors from I Marine Expeditionary Force work to strengthen alliances and partnerships with development of interoperable capabilities, combined operations, theater security cooperation, and capacity-building efforts.

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 13, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, provide humanitarian disaster relief preparation by offloading approximately one thousand bags of rice and three thousand cases of water to Federal States of Micronesia outer island of Chuuk during exercise Koa Moana 24 in the Chuuk Lagoon, July 5-9, 2024. During Koa Moana’s deployment throughout the Indo-Pacific region, U.S. Marines and Sailors from I Marine Expeditionary Force work to strengthen alliances and partnerships with development of interoperable capabilities, combined operations, theater security cooperation, and capacity-building efforts.

Photo by Sgt. Nello Miele

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 13, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, provide humanitarian disaster relief preparation by offloading approximately one thousand bags of rice and three thousand cases of water to Federal States of Micronesia outer island of Chuuk during exercise Koa Moana 24 in the Chuuk Lagoon, July 5-9, 2024. During Koa Moana’s deployment throughout the Indo-Pacific region, U.S. Marines and Sailors from I Marine Expeditionary Force work to strengthen alliances and partnerships with development of interoperable capabilities, combined operations, theater security cooperation, and capacity-building efforts.

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 13, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, provide humanitarian disaster relief preparation by offloading approximately one thousand bags of rice and three thousand cases of water to Federal States of Micronesia outer island of Chuuk during exercise Koa Moana 24 in the Chuuk Lagoon, July 5-9, 2024. During Koa Moana’s deployment throughout the Indo-Pacific region, U.S. Marines and Sailors from I Marine Expeditionary Force work to strengthen alliances and partnerships with development of interoperable capabilities, combined operations, theater security cooperation, and capacity-building efforts.

Photo by Sgt. Nello Miele

U.S. Marine Corps Pvt. Oluwagbemiga Omotoye, a Marine with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, stands ready for inspection during the Battalion Commander's Inspection on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., July 5 2024. The inspection is the battalion commander's last time to inspect his Marines and correct any deficiencies before the Marines complete recruit training.

U.S. Marine Corps Pvt. Oluwagbemiga Omotoye, a Marine with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, stands ready for inspection during the Battalion Commander's Inspection on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., July 5 2024. The inspection is the battalion commander's last time to inspect his Marines and correct any deficiencies before the Marines complete recruit training.

Photo by Lance Cpl. William Horsley

Recruit Oluwagbemiga Omotoye, a recruit with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, gives the five paragraph order during the Noonan’s Casualty Evacuation event during the crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 28, 2024. Recruits give the five paragraph order to boost their leadership skills for events during the Crucible.

Recruit Oluwagbemiga Omotoye, a recruit with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, gives the five paragraph order during the Noonan’s Casualty Evacuation event during the crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 28, 2024. Recruits give the five paragraph order to boost their leadership skills for events during the Crucible.

Photo by Lance Cpl. William Horsley

U.S. Marine Corps Pvt. Oluwagbemiga Omotoye, a Marine with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, stands ready for inspection during the Battalion Commander's Inspection on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., July 5 2024. The inspection is the battalion commander's last time to inspect his Marines and correct any deficiencies before the Marines complete recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps Depot photo by Lance Cpl. William Horsley)

U.S. Marine Corps Pvt. Oluwagbemiga Omotoye, a Marine with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, stands ready for inspection during the Battalion Commander's Inspection on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., July 5 2024. The inspection is the battalion commander's last time to inspect his Marines and correct any deficiencies before the Marines complete recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps Depot photo by Lance Cpl. William Horsley)

Photo by Lance Cpl. William Horsley

U.S. Marines with 4th Marine Regiment fire a M3E1 Multi-purpose Anti-armor Anti-personnel Weapon System during a high explosives range as part of Fuji Viper 24.3 at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, June 20, 2024. Fuji Viper is an annual exercise that enables Marines operating in Japan the opportunity to conduct combined arms live-fire training and maintain operational readiness, tactical proficiency, and lethality within the first island chain.

U.S. Marines with 4th Marine Regiment fire a M3E1 Multi-purpose Anti-armor Anti-personnel Weapon System during a high explosives range as part of Fuji Viper 24.3 at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, June 20, 2024. Fuji Viper is an annual exercise that enables Marines operating in Japan the opportunity to conduct combined arms live-fire training and maintain operational readiness, tactical proficiency, and lethality within the first island chain.

Photo by Cpl. Anna Geier