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Civilian leaders and business executives of the Marine Corps Executive Forum (MCEF) take a familiarization flight aboard MV-22 Ospreys from the Marine Executive Flight Detachment at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Aug. 25, 2023. During MCEF, participants are provided an inside look at the Marine Corps lifestyle and partake in activities, becoming immersed in the culture while engaging with Marines. The forum included a tour of the Pentagon with an open discussion with Marine Corps leadership on the Corps’ key issues and priorities, a live-fire demonstration at the Weapons Field Training Battalion in Quantico, an MV-22 Osprey familiarization flight, a tour of the National Museum of the Marine Corps, and attendance at an Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Karis Mattingly)

Photo by Sgt. Karis Mattingly

Civilian leaders and business executives of the Marine Corps Executive Forum (MCEF) participated in an open discussion with Marine Corps leadership during a tour of the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, Aug. 25, 2023. During MCEF, participants are provided an inside look at the Marine Corps lifestyle and partake in activities, becoming immersed in the culture while engaging with Marines. The forum included a tour of the Pentagon with an open discussion with Marine Corps leadership on the Corps’ key issues and priorities, a live-fire demonstration at the Weapons Field Training Battalion in Quantico, an MV-22 Osprey familiarization flight, a tour of the National Museum of the Marine Corps, and attendance at an Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Karis Mattingly)

Photo by Sgt. Karis Mattingly

Civilian leaders and business executives of the Marine Corps Executive Forum (MCEF) spoke with Lt. Gen. Edward Banta, the Deputy Commandant for Installations and Logistics, during a tour of the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, Aug. 25, 2023. During MCEF, participants are provided an inside look at the Marine Corps lifestyle and partake in activities, becoming immersed in the culture while engaging with Marines. The forum included a tour of the Pentagon with an open discussion with Marine Corps leadership on the Corps’ key issues and priorities, a live-fire demonstration at the Weapons Field Training Battalion in Quantico, an MV-22 Osprey familiarization flight, a tour of the National Museum of the Marine Corps, and attendance at an Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Karis Mattingly)

Photo by Sgt. Karis Mattingly

A U.S. Marine with Battalion Landing Team 2/1, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires his M27 weapon system during a deck shoot aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay, in the Pacific Ocean, Aug. 23, 2023. The Marines conducted the live-fire training to improve their ability to engage targets at close distances. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the America Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

Photo by Cpl. Vincent Pham

U.S. Marine Corps Pvt. Bruno, the mascot of Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, conducts a pull-up on the training grounds at MCRD San Diego, Aug. 28, 2023. The mascots job is to boost morale, participate in outreach work, and attend events and ceremonies.

Photo by Cpl. Joshua Dreher

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, load sandbags onto a truck during Adversary Force Exercise 5-23 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Aug. 9, 2023. AFX 5-23 tested the skills of Marines in seizing and maintaining a combat presence in urban environments by training in offensive and defensive tactics, conducing logistics in a contested environment, and utilizing mechanized infantry.

Photo by Cpl. Jonathan Willcox

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Adama Anderson, a combat engineer with 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, constructs defenses during Adversary Force Exercise 5-23 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Aug. 9, 2023. AFX 5-23 tested the skills of Marines in seizing and maintaining a combat presence in urban environments by training in offensive and defensive tactics, conducing logistics in a contested environment, and utilizing mechanized infantry.

Photo by Cpl. Jonathan Willcox

A U.S. Marine assigned to Reconnaissance Company, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, rides an MMX motorcycle enroute to a raid site during the ground interoperability exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 25, 2023. The ground interoperability training integrates the Reconnaissance Company and supporting elements into a raid force to conduct land-based specialized limited-scale raids in preparation for more complex amphibious and maritime operations.

Photo by Cpl. Joseph Helms

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Amado Saltosandrade operates a Marine Corps Wideband Satellite Expeditionary during Pololu Strike at Marine Corps Training Bellows, Hawaii, August 22, 2023. Pololu Strike is a 3d MLR exercise consisting of staff education, planning, and battalion-led field training. The training focuses on the education and development of 3d MLR and battalion staffs, deliberate planning repetitions, and execution of training and readiness standards in a field environment. Saltosandrade is a satellite communications operator with 3d Littoral Combat Team, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division and is a native of Coral Springs, Calif.

Photo by Courtesy Photo

Public Works Division personnel with the Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC), clear water out of a low point due to Tropical Storm Hilary at MCAGCC, Twentynine Palms, California, Aug. 21, 2023. MCAGCC is committed to ensuring effective and efficient recovery actions following extreme weather. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Anna Higman)

Photo by LCpl. Anna Higman

U.S. Marines with 3rd Littoral Combat Team, 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, conduct a Multi-Purpose Anti-Armor Anti-Personnel Weapons Systems range at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, August 21, 2023. The purpose of this training is to sharpen the LCT’s weapons handling skills and increase their readiness for future exercises and operations.

Photo by Cpl. Eric Huynh

A Long Range Unmanned Surface Vessel, shown here with a small Unmanned Surface Vessel in the foreground, semi-autonomously navigates open waters during an Early Operational Test event April 26, 2023, roughly ten miles off the coast of Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek/Fort Story, Virginia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jim Van Meer)

Photo by James

As dusk descends, Marines and civilians from Program Executive Officer Land System’s Ground Based Air Defense program assemble around the PEO’s cutting-edge Medium Range Intercept Capability system. Serving as the Corps’ first medium range missile capability since the HAWK system, this state-of-the-art capability is a key example of successful acquisition under FD 2030. (Marine Corps courtesy photo)

Photo by James

U.S. Marines and Civilians with Marine Corps Cyberspace Warfare Group and Marine Corps Cyberspace Operations Battalion, compete in Cyber Flag 23-2, at an undisclosed location, Aug. 7, 2023. The purpose of the competition was to enhance readiness and the capabilities of cyber warfare. Each team was strategically positioned either in an offensive or defensive role, engaging with a range of diverse cyber-attack scenarios.

Photo by Cpl. Brian Stippey

A U.S. Marine with Lima Co., 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force Darwin 23 fast ropes out of a UH-1Y Venom helicopter at Robertson Barracks, Northern Territory, Australia, Aug. 14, 2023. Through increased training with allies and partners, MRF-D is postured and ready to respond to crisis and contingency in the region, contributing to a safe and prosperous Indo-Pacific.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Scott Smolinski

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Matthew Kamm, left, a transmission systems operator, and Lance Cpl. Ali Fish, right, a data system administrator, both with Communications Company, Headquarters Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, load a fallen tree into a USMC 7-ton on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Aug. 7, 2023. Typhoon Khanun moved through Okinawa as a category 4 hurricane equivalent storm, bringing strong winds, heavy rain, and high waves, marking one of the strongest storms to affect the island in recent years. Immediately after the storm, crews from across Marine Corps Installation Pacific and III Marine Expeditionary Force began assessing damage and initiating repair work to ensure the Marines on Okinawa remain operationally ready. Kamm is a native of Concord, California, and Fish is a native of Adel, Georgia.

Photo by Cpl. Alora J. Finigan

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Javon Covey sets security with an M4 carbine during Pololu Strike at Marine Corps Training Bellows, Hawaii, August 17, 2023. Pololu Strike is a 3rd MLR exercise consisting of staff education, planning, and battalion-led field training. The training focuses on the education and development of 3rd MLR and battalion staffs, deliberate planning repetitions, and execution of training and readiness standards in a field environment. Covey is a field artillery fire controlman with 3rd Littoral Combat Team, 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division and is a native of Holyoke, Mass.

Photo by Courtesy Photo

U.S. Marines with 3rd Marine Division and III Marine Expeditionary Force loads debris onto a USMC 7-ton truck on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Aug. 7, 2023. Typhoon Khanun moved through Okinawa as a category 4 hurricane equivalent storm, bringing strong winds, heavy rain, and high waves, marking one of the strongest storms to affect the island in recent years. Immediately after the storm, crews from across Marine Corps Installation Pacific and III MEF began assessing damage and initiating repair work to ensure the Marines on Okinawa remain operationally ready.

Photo by Cpl. Alora J. Finigan

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Tristan Kissich sets security during Jungle Leaders Course at the Jungle Warfare Training Center, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 9, 2023. The course is designed to test physical and mental resilience of Marine Corps leaders in a harsh jungle environment. Kissich, a native of Hazel Green, Alabama is a rifleman with 3d Battalion, 5th Marines and is currently forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Battalion, 3d Marine Division.

Photo by Courtesy Photo

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Zachary Thacker completes an obstacle of the endurance course during Jungle Leaders Course at the Jungle Warfare Training Center, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 10, 2023. The course is designed to test physical and mental resilience of Marine Corps leaders in a harsh jungle environment. Thacker, a native of Paducah, Kentucky is a rifleman with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division.

Photo by Cpl. Michael Taggart