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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.

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.

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.

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

U.S. Naval Academy midshipmen conduct close quarters combat on Camp Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 15th, 2023. Professional Training of Midshipmen
is an eight week course that is designed to expose 3rd class shipmen to a variety of career options, including career paths as junior Marine Corps Officers in order to generate interest in pursuing a Marine Corps officer commission.

U.S. Naval Academy midshipmen conduct close quarters combat on Camp Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 15th, 2023. Professional Training of Midshipmen is an eight week course that is designed to expose 3rd class shipmen to a variety of career options, including career paths as junior Marine Corps Officers in order to generate interest in pursuing a Marine Corps officer commission.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Max Arellano

U.S. Marine Cpl. Justin Goupil with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, conducts speed and tactical reload drills, Aug. 10, 2023, at the Base Expedicionária de Fuzileiros Navais in Formosa, Brazil, during the Corpo de Fuzileiros Navais’ (Brazilian Marine Corps’) annual Infantry Training Exercise Formosa. Exercise Formosa offers an ideal platform for the armed forces of multiple nations to enhance their interoperability, conduct joint military operations, and exchange invaluable insights on tactics and strategies. With the backdrop of an ever-changing global security landscape, the participation of the United States Marine Corps and militaries from multiple nations shows commitment to regional security and partnership. Goupil is from San Clemente, California.
(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Daniel Wetzel)

U.S. Marine Cpl. Justin Goupil with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, conducts speed and tactical reload drills, Aug. 10, 2023, at the Base Expedicionária de Fuzileiros Navais in Formosa, Brazil, during the Corpo de Fuzileiros Navais’ (Brazilian Marine Corps’) annual Infantry Training Exercise Formosa. Exercise Formosa offers an ideal platform for the armed forces of multiple nations to enhance their interoperability, conduct joint military operations, and exchange invaluable insights on tactics and strategies. With the backdrop of an ever-changing global security landscape, the participation of the United States Marine Corps and militaries from multiple nations shows commitment to regional security and partnership. Goupil is from San Clemente, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Daniel Wetzel)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Daniel Wetzel

U.S. Marines with Charlie Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, and Mexican Infantería de Marina personnel practice steering combat rubber raiding craft into the well deck of the Armada de México tank landing ship ARM Usumacinta during rehearsals as part of Exercise Phoenix/Aztec Alligator 2023 off the coast of Santa Margarita Island, Mexico, July 9, 2023. Exercise Phoenix/Aztec Alligator 2023 is the first iteration of a biennial, bilateral amphibious operations training exercise to develop operational compatibility between Mexico’s Secretaría de Marina and U.S. Marines.

U.S. Marines with Charlie Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, and Mexican Infantería de Marina personnel practice steering combat rubber raiding craft into the well deck of the Armada de México tank landing ship ARM Usumacinta during rehearsals as part of Exercise Phoenix/Aztec Alligator 2023 off the coast of Santa Margarita Island, Mexico, July 9, 2023. Exercise Phoenix/Aztec Alligator 2023 is the first iteration of a biennial, bilateral amphibious operations training exercise to develop operational compatibility between Mexico’s Secretaría de Marina and U.S. Marines.

Photo by Cpl. Willow Marshall

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