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U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Company Alpha, Combat Logistics Battalion 1, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 23, fire an M240B medium machine gun at Mount Bundey Training Area, Northern Territory, Australia, Aug. 15, 2023. Through increased training, MRF-D is postured and ready to respond to crisis and contingency in the region, contributing to a safe and prosperous Indo-Pacific.

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Company Alpha, Combat Logistics Battalion 1, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 23, fire an M240B medium machine gun at Mount Bundey Training Area, Northern Territory, Australia, Aug. 15, 2023. Through increased training, 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 Courtesy Photo

A U.S. Marine with 2d Reconnaissance (Recon) Battalion, 2d Marine Division uses night vision goggles during Exercise Caribbean Coastal Warrior in Savaneta, Aruba, May 28, 2023. This bilateral training exercise allows 2d Recon to expand its knowledge and proficiency when operating in littoral and coastal regions. Caribbean Coastal Warrior continues to increase global interoperability between the U.S. Marines and the Dutch Marines as well as Caribbean Urban Warrior, an annual training evolution conducted on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.

A U.S. Marine with 2d Reconnaissance (Recon) Battalion, 2d Marine Division uses night vision goggles during Exercise Caribbean Coastal Warrior in Savaneta, Aruba, May 28, 2023. This bilateral training exercise allows 2d Recon to expand its knowledge and proficiency when operating in littoral and coastal regions. Caribbean Coastal Warrior continues to increase global interoperability between the U.S. Marines and the Dutch Marines as well as Caribbean Urban Warrior, an annual training evolution conducted on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.

Photo by Courtesy Photo

U.S. Marine Corps chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense specialists with Marine Wing Support Squadron 174, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, use an ANPDR-77 radial with probe to detect radiation during a simulated unknown substance attack, Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, August 9, 2023. CBRN sections from each of 1st MAW’s Marine Wing Support Squadrons consolidated during Kaioke Response to standardize training and operating procedures across the wing. Kaioke Response Challenge increases collective ability to respond to a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense incident located at a forward arming and refueling point or an expeditionary airfield.

U.S. Marine Corps chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense specialists with Marine Wing Support Squadron 174, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, use an ANPDR-77 radial with probe to detect radiation during a simulated unknown substance attack, Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, August 9, 2023. CBRN sections from each of 1st MAW’s Marine Wing Support Squadrons consolidated during Kaioke Response to standardize training and operating procedures across the wing. Kaioke Response Challenge increases collective ability to respond to a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense incident located at a forward arming and refueling point or an expeditionary airfield.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter Jones

U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 23, execute a training session with team members of the Chuuk Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting station at the Chuuk International Airport on Weno, Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia, Aug. 8, 2023. The island of Chuuk is a part of Task Force Koa Moana’s deployment throughout the Indo-Pacific region, where 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 with Task Force Koa Moana 23, execute a training session with team members of the Chuuk Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting station at the Chuuk International Airport on Weno, Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia, Aug. 8, 2023. The island of Chuuk is a part of Task Force Koa Moana’s deployment throughout the Indo-Pacific region, where 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 Lance Cpl. Trent A. Henry

Barracks Marines execute “officers center” during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, Aug 12, 2022. The hosting official for the evening was Sgt Maj. Troy E. Black, 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps. The guests of honor were Sgt Maj. Alford L. McMichael, 14th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps and Sgt Maj. Lewis G. Lee, 13th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps.

Barracks Marines execute “officers center” during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, Aug 12, 2022. The hosting official for the evening was Sgt Maj. Troy E. Black, 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps. The guests of honor were Sgt Maj. Alford L. McMichael, 14th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps and Sgt Maj. Lewis G. Lee, 13th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Pranav Ramakrishna

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Alexander P. Geis with Combat Logistics Battalion 2 utilizes an unmanned aerial system during Mountain Training Exercise 1-21 at the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center Bridgeport, California, Nov. 5, 2020. CLB-2 was utilizing unmanned aerial systems to reconnoiter simulated enemy movement during MTX 1-21.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Alexander P. Geis with Combat Logistics Battalion 2 utilizes an unmanned aerial system during Mountain Training Exercise 1-21 at the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center Bridgeport, California, Nov. 5, 2020. CLB-2 was utilizing unmanned aerial systems to reconnoiter simulated enemy movement during MTX 1-21.

Photo by Cpl. Rachel Young-Porter

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.

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. Austin Phelps, a radio operator with 3d Littoral Combat Team, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, fires an M240B machine gun during a live fire range at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, August 3, 2023. The purpose of this exercise is to sharpen the LCT’s weapons handling skills and increase their readiness for future exercises and operations.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Austin Phelps, a radio operator with 3d Littoral Combat Team, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, fires an M240B machine gun during a live fire range at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, August 3, 2023. The purpose of this exercise is to sharpen the LCT’s weapons handling skills and increase their readiness for future exercises and operations.

Photo by Sgt. Israel Chincio

Cade Liles, a child with the Make-A-Wish foundation, poses for a group photo with personnel of Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Aug. 3, 2023. MCRD San Diego supported the mission of the Make-A-Wish foundation in granting Cade Liles’ wish of experiencing portions of Marine training and military life

Cade Liles, a child with the Make-A-Wish foundation, poses for a group photo with personnel of Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Aug. 3, 2023. MCRD San Diego supported the mission of the Make-A-Wish foundation in granting Cade Liles’ wish of experiencing portions of Marine training and military life

Photo by Lance Cpl. Francisco Angel

Cade Liles, a child with the Make-A-Wish foundation, poses for a photo at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Aug. 3, 2023. MCRD San Diego supported the mission of the Make-A-Wish foundation in granting Cade Liles’ wish of experiencing portions of Marine training and military life.

Cade Liles, a child with the Make-A-Wish foundation, poses for a photo at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Aug. 3, 2023. MCRD San Diego supported the mission of the Make-A-Wish foundation in granting Cade Liles’ wish of experiencing portions of Marine training and military life.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Francisco Angel

A U.S. Marine with 2d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, participates in a platoon live-fire maneuver on range 410A as a part of a Service Level Training Exercise on Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, July 29, 2023. The SLTE is a series of exercises designed to prepare Marines for future operations around the globe and to enhance the combat readiness for all elements of the Marine Air Ground Task Force.

A U.S. Marine with 2d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, participates in a platoon live-fire maneuver on range 410A as a part of a Service Level Training Exercise on Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, July 29, 2023. The SLTE is a series of exercises designed to prepare Marines for future operations around the globe and to enhance the combat readiness for all elements of the Marine Air Ground Task Force.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua Kumakaw

The Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Eric M. Smith passes the noncommissioned officer sword to the incoming Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz during the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, August 10, 2023.

The Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Eric M. Smith passes the noncommissioned officer sword to the incoming Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz during the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, August 10, 2023.

Photo by SSgt. Kelsey Dornfeld

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Angelina Monnette, an engineer equipment operator with 2d Landing Support Battalion, 2d Marine Logistics Group, 2d Marine Division, conducts an obstacle course during a Martial Arts Instructor Course on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 20, 2023. MAI Courses are designed to develop the individual Marine’s understanding of combative techniques while enduring both mental and physical stressors.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Angelina Monnette, an engineer equipment operator with 2d Landing Support Battalion, 2d Marine Logistics Group, 2d Marine Division, conducts an obstacle course during a Martial Arts Instructor Course on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 20, 2023. MAI Courses are designed to develop the individual Marine’s understanding of combative techniques while enduring both mental and physical stressors.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Osmar Gutierrez

Sergeant Major Carlos A. Ruiz Official Biography Photo

Sergeant Major Carlos A. Ruiz Official Biography Photo

Photo by USMC

A Light Armored Vehicle, electronic warfare variant is manned by Marines and Sailors in defense of the amphibious task force aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), while transiting the Suez Canal, Aug. 6, 2023. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), under the command and control of Task Force 51/5, is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Central Command area of operations, employed by U.S. Fifth Fleet to maintain maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.

A Light Armored Vehicle, electronic warfare variant is manned by Marines and Sailors in defense of the amphibious task force aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), while transiting the Suez Canal, Aug. 6, 2023. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), under the command and control of Task Force 51/5, is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Central Command area of operations, employed by U.S. Fifth Fleet to maintain maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.

Photo by Sgt. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean

Francisco Ocegueda, the American Battle Monuments Commission Deputy Director of Cemetery Operations for the Pacific Region gives remarks during the 81st Anniversary of the Battle of Guadalcanal Ceremony at the Guadalcanal American Memorial in Honiara, Solomon Islands, August 7, 2023. The Battle of Guadalcanal, also known as Operation Watchtower, was a seven-month campaign that marked the first Allied land offensive in the Pacific theater in World War II.

Francisco Ocegueda, the American Battle Monuments Commission Deputy Director of Cemetery Operations for the Pacific Region gives remarks during the 81st Anniversary of the Battle of Guadalcanal Ceremony at the Guadalcanal American Memorial in Honiara, Solomon Islands, August 7, 2023. The Battle of Guadalcanal, also known as Operation Watchtower, was a seven-month campaign that marked the first Allied land offensive in the Pacific theater in World War II.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Courtney G. White

A U.S. Marine with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable)’s Maritime Special Purpose Force sets security during training aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), Mediterranean Sea, July 31, 2023. The 26th MEU(SOC), embarked with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, continues to maximize training opportunities across the Marine Air-Ground Task Force while on a scheduled deployment as the Tri-Geographic Combatant Command Immediate Response Force within the Fifth and Sixth Fleet’s area of responsibility.

A U.S. Marine with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable)’s Maritime Special Purpose Force sets security during training aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), Mediterranean Sea, July 31, 2023. The 26th MEU(SOC), embarked with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, continues to maximize training opportunities across the Marine Air-Ground Task Force while on a scheduled deployment as the Tri-Geographic Combatant Command Immediate Response Force within the Fifth and Sixth Fleet’s area of responsibility.

Photo by Sgt. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Michael J. Borgschulte, commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, conducts pre-flight checks on an MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 362, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd MAW, on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Aug. 3, 2023. Borgschulte assumed command of 3rd MAW on June 30 and is flying the MV-22B Osprey to experience the combat capability of the aircraft firsthand.

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Michael J. Borgschulte, commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, conducts pre-flight checks on an MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 362, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd MAW, on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Aug. 3, 2023. Borgschulte assumed command of 3rd MAW on June 30 and is flying the MV-22B Osprey to experience the combat capability of the aircraft firsthand.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing is offloaded by U.S. Marines and Filipino citizens during relief efforts in the wake of Typhoon Egay, international name Typhoon Doksuri, on Fuga Island, Philippines, Aug. 3, 2023. At the request of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, U.S. Marines are providing relief and lifesaving capabilities to remote regions of the Philippines. The forward presence and ready posture of I Marine Expeditionary Force assets in the region facilitated rapid and effective response to crisis, demonstrating U.S. commitment to Allies and partners. During the three days of relief efforts, VMM-163 delivered approximately 64,000 pounds of food and water, provided by the Government of the Philippines, to remote, affected communities.

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing is offloaded by U.S. Marines and Filipino citizens during relief efforts in the wake of Typhoon Egay, international name Typhoon Doksuri, on Fuga Island, Philippines, Aug. 3, 2023. At the request of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, U.S. Marines are providing relief and lifesaving capabilities to remote regions of the Philippines. The forward presence and ready posture of I Marine Expeditionary Force assets in the region facilitated rapid and effective response to crisis, demonstrating U.S. commitment to Allies and partners. During the three days of relief efforts, VMM-163 delivered approximately 64,000 pounds of food and water, provided by the Government of the Philippines, to remote, affected communities.

Photo by Sgt. Sean Potter

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Daniel Lauer, a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing passes emergency relief supplies to a Filipino citizen in support of relief efforts in the wake of Typhoon Egay, international name Typhoon Doksuri, on Fuga Island, Philippines, Aug. 3, 2023. At the request of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, U.S. Marines are providing relief and lifesaving capabilities to remote regions of the Philippines. The forward presence and ready posture of I Marine Expeditionary Force assets in the region facilitated rapid and effective response to crisis, demonstrating U.S. commitment to Allies and partners. During the three days of relief efforts, VMM-163 delivered approximately 64,000 pounds of food and water, provided by the Government of the Philippines, to remote, affected communities. Lauer is a Gurnee, Illinois native.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Daniel Lauer, a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing passes emergency relief supplies to a Filipino citizen in support of relief efforts in the wake of Typhoon Egay, international name Typhoon Doksuri, on Fuga Island, Philippines, Aug. 3, 2023. At the request of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, U.S. Marines are providing relief and lifesaving capabilities to remote regions of the Philippines. The forward presence and ready posture of I Marine Expeditionary Force assets in the region facilitated rapid and effective response to crisis, demonstrating U.S. commitment to Allies and partners. During the three days of relief efforts, VMM-163 delivered approximately 64,000 pounds of food and water, provided by the Government of the Philippines, to remote, affected communities. Lauer is a Gurnee, Illinois native.

Photo by Sgt. Sean Potter