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An Elder from the Larrakia People begins a smoking ceremony during the opening ceremony of Exercise Predator’s Run 24 at Robertson Barracks, NT, Australia, July 15, 2024. Exercise Predator’s Run 24 is a littoral-focused, multilateral training exercise led by the Australian Army’s 1st Brigade, involving the Australian Defence Force, British Armed Forces, and the U.S. Marine Corps. Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3’s participation in Exercise Predator’s Run 24 increases interoperability with Allies and partners, highlighting the effectiveness of combined operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Cristian Bestul)

An Elder from the Larrakia People begins a smoking ceremony during the opening ceremony of Exercise Predator’s Run 24 at Robertson Barracks, NT, Australia, July 15, 2024. Exercise Predator’s Run 24 is a littoral-focused, multilateral training exercise led by the Australian Army’s 1st Brigade, involving the Australian Defence Force, British Armed Forces, and the U.S. Marine Corps. Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3’s participation in Exercise Predator’s Run 24 increases interoperability with Allies and partners, highlighting the effectiveness of combined operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Cristian Bestul)

Photo by Sgt. Cristian Bestul

U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3 stand at attention during the opening ceremony of Exercise Predator’s Run 24 at Robertson Barracks, NT, Australia, July 15, 2024. Exercise Predator’s Run 24 is a littoral-focused, multilateral training exercise led by the Australian Army’s 1st Brigade, involving the Australian Defence Force, British Armed Forces, and the U.S. Marine Corps. MRF-D 24.3’s participation in Exercise Predator’s Run 24 increases interoperability with Allies and partners, highlighting the effectiveness of combined operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Cristian Bestul)

U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3 stand at attention during the opening ceremony of Exercise Predator’s Run 24 at Robertson Barracks, NT, Australia, July 15, 2024. Exercise Predator’s Run 24 is a littoral-focused, multilateral training exercise led by the Australian Army’s 1st Brigade, involving the Australian Defence Force, British Armed Forces, and the U.S. Marine Corps. MRF-D 24.3’s participation in Exercise Predator’s Run 24 increases interoperability with Allies and partners, highlighting the effectiveness of combined operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Cristian Bestul)

Photo by Sgt. Cristian Bestul

Service members from the United States, Australia, the Republic of the Philippines, and the United Kingdom, pose for a photo after the opening ceremony of Exercise Predator’s Run 24 at Robertson Barracks, NT, Australia, July 15, 2024. Exercise Predator’s Run 24 is a littoral-focused, multilateral training exercise led by the Australian Army’s 1st Brigade, involving the Australian Defence Force, British Armed Forces, and the U.S. Marine Corps. Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3’s participation in Exercise Predator’s Run 24 increases interoperability with Allies and partners, highlighting the effectiveness of combined operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Cristian Bestul)

Service members from the United States, Australia, the Republic of the Philippines, and the United Kingdom, pose for a photo after the opening ceremony of Exercise Predator’s Run 24 at Robertson Barracks, NT, Australia, July 15, 2024. Exercise Predator’s Run 24 is a littoral-focused, multilateral training exercise led by the Australian Army’s 1st Brigade, involving the Australian Defence Force, British Armed Forces, and the U.S. Marine Corps. Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3’s participation in Exercise Predator’s Run 24 increases interoperability with Allies and partners, highlighting the effectiveness of combined operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Cristian Bestul)

Photo by Sgt. Cristian Bestul

Service members from the United States, Australia, the Republic of the Philippines, and the United Kingdom, participate in media interviews after the opening ceremony of Exercise Predator’s Run 24 at Robertson Barracks, NT, Australia, July 15, 2024. Exercise Predator’s Run 24 is a littoral-focused, multilateral training exercise led by the Australian Army’s 1st Brigade, involving the Australian Defence Force, British Armed Forces, and the U.S. Marine Corps. Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3’s participation in Exercise Predator’s Run 24 increases interoperability with Allies and partners, highlighting the effectiveness of combined operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Cristian Bestul)

Service members from the United States, Australia, the Republic of the Philippines, and the United Kingdom, participate in media interviews after the opening ceremony of Exercise Predator’s Run 24 at Robertson Barracks, NT, Australia, July 15, 2024. Exercise Predator’s Run 24 is a littoral-focused, multilateral training exercise led by the Australian Army’s 1st Brigade, involving the Australian Defence Force, British Armed Forces, and the U.S. Marine Corps. Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3’s participation in Exercise Predator’s Run 24 increases interoperability with Allies and partners, highlighting the effectiveness of combined operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Cristian Bestul)

Photo by Sgt. Cristian Bestul

Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America complete flight operations with an F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 while conducting routine operations in the Philippine Sea, July 13. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet is 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.

Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America complete flight operations with an F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 while conducting routine operations in the Philippine Sea, July 13. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet is 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.

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Sade Wallace

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, stand in a formation during a receiving event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, April 15, 2024. Recruits were instructed on the rules and regulations during training, had their belongings checked for contraband, made phone calls home, received haircuts, and were issued uniform items and gear. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elliott A. Flood-Johnson)

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, stand in a formation during a receiving event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, April 15, 2024. Recruits were instructed on the rules and regulations during training, had their belongings checked for contraband, made phone calls home, received haircuts, and were issued uniform items and gear. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elliott A. Flood-Johnson)

Photo by Cpl. Elliott Flood-Johnson

U.S. Marine Corps Pvt. Carlos Paz-Sosa, a Marine with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, greets a guest following a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, July 12, 2024. Paz-Sosa was highlighted due to his impressive transformation, losing more than 100 lbs. in order to become a Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elliott A. Flood-Johnson)

U.S. Marine Corps Pvt. Carlos Paz-Sosa, a Marine with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, greets a guest following a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, July 12, 2024. Paz-Sosa was highlighted due to his impressive transformation, losing more than 100 lbs. in order to become a Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elliott A. Flood-Johnson)

Photo by Cpl. Elliott Flood-Johnson

U.S. Marine Corps Pvt. Carlos Paz-Sosa, right, a Marine with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, and Maria Sosa, Paz-Sosa's mother, left, pose for a photo following a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, July 12, 2024. Paz-Sosa was highlighted due to his impressive transformation, losing more than 100 lbs. in order to become a Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elliott A. Flood-Johnson)

U.S. Marine Corps Pvt. Carlos Paz-Sosa, right, a Marine with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, and Maria Sosa, Paz-Sosa's mother, left, pose for a photo following a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, July 12, 2024. Paz-Sosa was highlighted due to his impressive transformation, losing more than 100 lbs. in order to become a Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elliott A. Flood-Johnson)

Photo by Cpl. Elliott Flood-Johnson

U.S. Marine Corps Pvt. Carlos Paz-Sosa, center, a Marine with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, and Staff Sgt. Aubrey Larsen, Paz-Sosa's recruiter in Riverside County, California, far left, and family members pose for a group photo following a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, July 12, 2024. Paz-Sosa was highlighted due to his impressive transformation, losing more than 100 lbs. in order to become a Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elliott A. Flood-Johnson)

U.S. Marine Corps Pvt. Carlos Paz-Sosa, center, a Marine with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, and Staff Sgt. Aubrey Larsen, Paz-Sosa's recruiter in Riverside County, California, far left, and family members pose for a group photo following a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, July 12, 2024. Paz-Sosa was highlighted due to his impressive transformation, losing more than 100 lbs. in order to become a Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elliott A. Flood-Johnson)

Photo by Cpl. Elliott Flood-Johnson

U.S. Marine Corps Pvt. Carlos Paz-Sosa, a Marine with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, conducts a pass and review during his graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, July 12, 2024. Paz-Sosa was highlighted due to his impressive transformation, losing more than 100 lbs. in order to become a Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elliott A. Flood-Johnson)

U.S. Marine Corps Pvt. Carlos Paz-Sosa, a Marine with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, conducts a pass and review during his graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, July 12, 2024. Paz-Sosa was highlighted due to his impressive transformation, losing more than 100 lbs. in order to become a Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elliott A. Flood-Johnson)

Photo by Cpl. Elliott Flood-Johnson

U.S. Marine Corps Pvt. Carlos Paz-Sosa, a Marine with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, renders a proper salute during a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, July 12, 2024. Paz-Sosa was highlighted due to his impressive transformation, losing more than100 lbs. in order to become a Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elliott A. Flood-Johnson)

U.S. Marine Corps Pvt. Carlos Paz-Sosa, a Marine with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, renders a proper salute during a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, July 12, 2024. Paz-Sosa was highlighted due to his impressive transformation, losing more than100 lbs. in order to become a Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elliott A. Flood-Johnson)

Photo by Cpl. Elliott Flood-Johnson

U.S. Marine Corps Pvt. Carlos Paz-Sosa, a Marine with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, poses for a photo at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, July 1, 2024. Paz-Sosa was highlighted due to his impressive transformation, losing more than 100 lbs. in order to become a Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elliott A. Flood-Johnson)

U.S. Marine Corps Pvt. Carlos Paz-Sosa, a Marine with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, poses for a photo at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, July 1, 2024. Paz-Sosa was highlighted due to his impressive transformation, losing more than 100 lbs. in order to become a Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elliott A. Flood-Johnson)

Photo by Cpl. Elliott Flood-Johnson

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. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 extinguish a controlled fire during burn training on Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, July 10, 2024. MWSS-172, Tennessee Air National Guard, and 18th Civil Engineer Squadron conducted joint training to promote inter-service camaraderie and morale, as well as boost mission readiness and cross-training capabilities.

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 extinguish a controlled fire during burn training on Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, July 10, 2024. MWSS-172, Tennessee Air National Guard, and 18th Civil Engineer Squadron conducted joint training to promote inter-service camaraderie and morale, as well as boost mission readiness and cross-training capabilities.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Sav Ford

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. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Christopher Goad, left, a powerline division chief with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 314, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, is awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal by Lt. Col. Jeffrey Davis, commanding officer of VMFA-314, at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, July 1, 2024. Goad, president of the VMFA-314 motorcycle riding club, was awarded for providing life-saving aid to a fellow motorcycle rider on April 21, 2024.

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Christopher Goad, left, a powerline division chief with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 314, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, is awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal by Lt. Col. Jeffrey Davis, commanding officer of VMFA-314, at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, July 1, 2024. Goad, president of the VMFA-314 motorcycle riding club, was awarded for providing life-saving aid to a fellow motorcycle rider on April 21, 2024.

Photo by Courtesy Photo

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

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Christopher Goad, left, a powerline division chief with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 314, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, is awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal by Lt. Col. Jeffrey Davis, commanding officer of VMFA-314, at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, July 1, 2024. Goad, president of the VMFA-314 motorcycle riding club, was awarded for providing life-saving aid to a fellow motorcycle rider on April 21, 2024. (U.S. Marine Corps courtesy photo)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Christopher Goad, left, a powerline division chief with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 314, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, is awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal by Lt. Col. Jeffrey Davis, commanding officer of VMFA-314, at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, July 1, 2024. Goad, president of the VMFA-314 motorcycle riding club, was awarded for providing life-saving aid to a fellow motorcycle rider on April 21, 2024. (U.S. Marine Corps courtesy photo)

Photo by Courtesy photo

U.S. Marines assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit man the rails as the amphibious transport dock USS Somerset sails by the USS Arizona Memorial during Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2024 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Oahu, Hawaii July 3, 2024. 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.

U.S. Marines assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit man the rails as the amphibious transport dock USS Somerset sails by the USS Arizona Memorial during Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2024 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Oahu, Hawaii July 3, 2024. 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.

Photo by 1st Lt. Robert Nanna