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A U.S. Marine Corps Landing Craft Utility, assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), boards the Wasp-Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS Bataan while underway during Amphibious Squadron/MEU Integrated Training , Jan. 23, 2023. PMINT is the first at-sea period in the intermediate stage of the MEU’s Pre-deployment Training Program; it aims to increase interoperability and build relationships between Marines and Sailors.

A U.S. Marine Corps Landing Craft Utility, assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), boards the Wasp-Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS Bataan while underway during Amphibious Squadron/MEU Integrated Training , Jan. 23, 2023. PMINT is the first at-sea period in the intermediate stage of the MEU’s Pre-deployment Training Program; it aims to increase interoperability and build relationships between Marines and Sailors.

Photo by Cpl. Kyle Jia

U.S. Marine Corps Jack HylandDeLeon, a heavy equipment engineer operator with III Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, sights in during a fire and maneuver drill for Bushido Strike 23 on U.S. Army Garrison- Yongsan Casey, South Korea, Feb. 6, 2023. III MSB is conducting Bushido Strike 23, which comprises training events including a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation to validate its mission essential tasks to provide combat service support, security and administrative services to III Marine Expeditionary Force.

U.S. Marine Corps Jack HylandDeLeon, a heavy equipment engineer operator with III Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, sights in during a fire and maneuver drill for Bushido Strike 23 on U.S. Army Garrison- Yongsan Casey, South Korea, Feb. 6, 2023. III MSB is conducting Bushido Strike 23, which comprises training events including a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation to validate its mission essential tasks to provide combat service support, security and administrative services to III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kira Ducato

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Joshua Hudson, left, and U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Dylan Good, both low-altitude air gunners with 3rd Littoral Anti-Air Battalion, 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, set security with an FIM-92 Stinger during Marine Littoral Regiment Training Exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Feb. 6, 2023. MLR-TE is a large-scale, service-level exercise designed to train, develop, and experiment with the 3rd MLR as part of a Marine Air-Ground Task Force operating as a Stand-in Force across a contested and distributed maritime environment.

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Joshua Hudson, left, and U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Dylan Good, both low-altitude air gunners with 3rd Littoral Anti-Air Battalion, 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, set security with an FIM-92 Stinger during Marine Littoral Regiment Training Exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Feb. 6, 2023. MLR-TE is a large-scale, service-level exercise designed to train, develop, and experiment with the 3rd MLR as part of a Marine Air-Ground Task Force operating as a Stand-in Force across a contested and distributed maritime environment.

Photo by Sgt. Israel Chincio

U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 4th Marines fire a TOW missile system from a Joint Light Tactical Vehicle during Fuji Viper 23.2 at Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji, Japan, Feb. 3, 2023. Fuji Viper provides U.S. Marines operating in Japan with realistic training opportunities to exercise combined arms and maintain proficiency, lethality, and readiness. 3/4 is forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program.

U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 4th Marines fire a TOW missile system from a Joint Light Tactical Vehicle during Fuji Viper 23.2 at Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji, Japan, Feb. 3, 2023. Fuji Viper provides U.S. Marines operating in Japan with realistic training opportunities to exercise combined arms and maintain proficiency, lethality, and readiness. 3/4 is forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program.

Photo by Cpl. Diana Jimenez

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Steve Lejko, a machine gunner with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division fires an M240B machine gun during a Division Field Machine Gun Course in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 02, 2023. During this course, entry-level trained machine gunners and advanced leaders focus on improving small unit tactics, increasing knowledge, proficiency and lethality of the machine gun section.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Steve Lejko, a machine gunner with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division fires an M240B machine gun during a Division Field Machine Gun Course in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 02, 2023. During this course, entry-level trained machine gunners and advanced leaders focus on improving small unit tactics, increasing knowledge, proficiency and lethality of the machine gun section.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Eric Dmochowski

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, approaches Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, Feb. 2, 2023. U.S. Marines and Airmen participated in an alternate insertion and extraction exercise to enhance joint interoperability and techniques for personnel recovery.

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, approaches Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, Feb. 2, 2023. U.S. Marines and Airmen participated in an alternate insertion and extraction exercise to enhance joint interoperability and techniques for personnel recovery.

Photo by Courtesy Photo

The U.S. Navy’s amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD-20) with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, right, and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s tank landing ship JS Osumi (LST-4001), center, move in formation behind the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA-6) during Iron Fist 23 in the Philippine Sea Mar. 1, 2023. Iron Fist 23 provided an opportunity for ships of the USS America Amphibious Ready Group and the JMSDF to work together in coordinating large scale ship operations. Iron Fist is an annual bilateral exercise designed to increase interoperability and strengthen the relationships between the U.S. Marine Corps, the U.S. Navy, the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, and the JMSDF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. William N. Wallace)

The U.S. Navy’s amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD-20) with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, right, and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s tank landing ship JS Osumi (LST-4001), center, move in formation behind the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA-6) during Iron Fist 23 in the Philippine Sea Mar. 1, 2023. Iron Fist 23 provided an opportunity for ships of the USS America Amphibious Ready Group and the JMSDF to work together in coordinating large scale ship operations. Iron Fist is an annual bilateral exercise designed to increase interoperability and strengthen the relationships between the U.S. Marine Corps, the U.S. Navy, the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, and the JMSDF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. William N. Wallace)

Photo by Lance Cpl. William Wallace

A U.S. Navy Sailor guides a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162 Reinforced, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, while conducting deck landing qualifications aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde during Amphibious Squadron/MEU Integrated Training, Feb. 1, 2023. Pilots with the 26th MEU conducted deck landing qualifications to maintain readiness in preparation for their upcoming deployment.

A U.S. Navy Sailor guides a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162 Reinforced, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, while conducting deck landing qualifications aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde during Amphibious Squadron/MEU Integrated Training, Feb. 1, 2023. Pilots with the 26th MEU conducted deck landing qualifications to maintain readiness in preparation for their upcoming deployment.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Jesus Sepulveda Torre

A U.S. Marine with Combat Logistics Battalion 2, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, operates a Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement during Marine Rotational Force- Europe 23.1 in Gottersjorda, Norway, Jan. 30, 2023. MRF-E 23.1 focuses on regional engagements throughout Europe by conducting various exercises, mountain-warfare training, and military-to-military engagements, which enhances the overall interoperability of the U.S. Marine Corps with allies and partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Christian M. Garcia)

A U.S. Marine with Combat Logistics Battalion 2, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, operates a Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement during Marine Rotational Force- Europe 23.1 in Gottersjorda, Norway, Jan. 30, 2023. MRF-E 23.1 focuses on regional engagements throughout Europe by conducting various exercises, mountain-warfare training, and military-to-military engagements, which enhances the overall interoperability of the U.S. Marine Corps with allies and partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Christian M. Garcia)

Photo by Sgt. Christian Garcia

U.S. Marines with Engineer Support Company, 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, park Tractor, Rubber-tired, Articulated steering, Multi-purpose vehicle during Marine Rotational Force- Europe 23.1 in Gottersjorda, Norway, Jan. 30, 2023. MRF-E 23.1 focuses on regional engagements throughout Europe by conducting various exercises, mountain-warfare training, and military-to-military engagements, which enhances the overall interoperability of the U.S. Marine Corps with allies and partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Christian M. Garcia)

U.S. Marines with Engineer Support Company, 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, park Tractor, Rubber-tired, Articulated steering, Multi-purpose vehicle during Marine Rotational Force- Europe 23.1 in Gottersjorda, Norway, Jan. 30, 2023. MRF-E 23.1 focuses on regional engagements throughout Europe by conducting various exercises, mountain-warfare training, and military-to-military engagements, which enhances the overall interoperability of the U.S. Marine Corps with allies and partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Christian M. Garcia)

Photo by Sgt. Christian Garcia

U.S. Marines with 3rd Littoral Combat Team, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, prepare to clear a compound during a demolition urban operations range as part of Marine Littoral Regiment Training Exercise at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Jan. 28, 2023. MLR-TE is a large-scale, service-level exercise designed to train, develop, and experiment with the 3rd MLR as part of a Marine Air-Ground Task Force, led by 3rd Marine Division, operating as a Stand-in Force across a contested and distributed maritime environment.

U.S. Marines with 3rd Littoral Combat Team, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, prepare to clear a compound during a demolition urban operations range as part of Marine Littoral Regiment Training Exercise at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Jan. 28, 2023. MLR-TE is a large-scale, service-level exercise designed to train, develop, and experiment with the 3rd MLR as part of a Marine Air-Ground Task Force, led by 3rd Marine Division, operating as a Stand-in Force across a contested and distributed maritime environment.

Photo by Sgt. Patrick King

A U.S. Marine with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division fires his rifle during Mountain Warfare Training Exercise 2-23 on Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif., Jan. 28, 2023. MTX prepares units to survive and conduct extended operations in mountainous terrain during the winter.

A U.S. Marine with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division fires his rifle during Mountain Warfare Training Exercise 2-23 on Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif., Jan. 28, 2023. MTX prepares units to survive and conduct extended operations in mountainous terrain during the winter.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Thomas R. Grover, left, a deputy staff judge advocate, and Cpl. Erick Gonzalezaldaz, right, a data systems administrator, both with Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, Marine Forces Command, Marine Forces Northern Command, body spar during a Martial Arts Instructor Course culminating event at Naval Air Station Oceana, Dam Neck, Va., Jan. 27, 2023. The MAIC is designed to develop the individual Marine’s understanding of combative techniques while enduring both mental and physical stressors in order to establish a warrior's ethos. Marines graduating the course become certified instructors and are able to teach Marine Corps Martial Arts Program techniques to their individual units across the Marine Corps.

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Thomas R. Grover, left, a deputy staff judge advocate, and Cpl. Erick Gonzalezaldaz, right, a data systems administrator, both with Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, Marine Forces Command, Marine Forces Northern Command, body spar during a Martial Arts Instructor Course culminating event at Naval Air Station Oceana, Dam Neck, Va., Jan. 27, 2023. The MAIC is designed to develop the individual Marine’s understanding of combative techniques while enduring both mental and physical stressors in order to establish a warrior's ethos. Marines graduating the course become certified instructors and are able to teach Marine Corps Martial Arts Program techniques to their individual units across the Marine Corps.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jack Chen

A U.S. Marine with 7th Communication Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, fires his M4 carbine during a field exercise on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 26, 2023. The purpose of this exercise is to increase lethality and readiness of Marines within the unit. III MIG functions as the vanguard of III MEF, operating in the Indo-Pacific regions information environment, and supports Marine Air Ground Task Force operations with communications, intelligence, and supporting arms liaison capabilities.

A U.S. Marine with 7th Communication Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, fires his M4 carbine during a field exercise on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 26, 2023. The purpose of this exercise is to increase lethality and readiness of Marines within the unit. III MIG functions as the vanguard of III MEF, operating in the Indo-Pacific regions information environment, and supports Marine Air Ground Task Force operations with communications, intelligence, and supporting arms liaison capabilities.

Photo by Cpl. Colton Nicks

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Zachary Koon, a UH-1Y Venom crew chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 167, fires a .50-caliber machine gun over Blue Mountain Airfield, Arizona, Jan. 23, 2023. HMLA-167 trained to increase proficiency during a unit-level deployment for training. The purpose of the DFT was to increase the squadron’s proficiency in expeditionary close-air support, shore-based operations, and defensive-air maneuvering. HMLA-167 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Zachary Koon, a UH-1Y Venom crew chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 167, fires a .50-caliber machine gun over Blue Mountain Airfield, Arizona, Jan. 23, 2023. HMLA-167 trained to increase proficiency during a unit-level deployment for training. The purpose of the DFT was to increase the squadron’s proficiency in expeditionary close-air support, shore-based operations, and defensive-air maneuvering. HMLA-167 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force.

Photo by Cpl. Caleb Stelter

U.S. Marines salute during the Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz Reactivation and Naming Ceremony at Asan Beach, National Historical Park, Asan, Guam, on Jan. 26, 2023. The Reactivation and Naming Ceremony officially recognized the activation and naming of Naval Support Activity, Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Blaz after Marine Barracks Guam was deactivated on Nov. 10, 1992. MCB Camp Blaz was administratively activated on October 1, 2020. It is the first newly constructed base for the Marine Corps since 1952 and will serve as an enduring symbol of the continued partnership between the Marine Corps and the Government of Guam, which has existed since the Spanish surrender to U.S. forces on June 21, 1898. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Beauchamp)

U.S. Marines salute during the Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz Reactivation and Naming Ceremony at Asan Beach, National Historical Park, Asan, Guam, on Jan. 26, 2023. The Reactivation and Naming Ceremony officially recognized the activation and naming of Naval Support Activity, Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Blaz after Marine Barracks Guam was deactivated on Nov. 10, 1992. MCB Camp Blaz was administratively activated on October 1, 2020. It is the first newly constructed base for the Marine Corps since 1952 and will serve as an enduring symbol of the continued partnership between the Marine Corps and the Government of Guam, which has existed since the Spanish surrender to U.S. forces on June 21, 1898. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Beauchamp)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Beauchamp

U.S. Marines stand at attention during the Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz Reactivation and Naming Ceremony at Asan Beach, National Historical Park, Asan, Guam, on Jan. 26, 2023. The ceremony officially recognized the activation and naming of Naval Support Activity, MCB Camp Blaz after Marine Barracks Guam was deactivated on Nov. 10, 1992. MCB Camp Blaz was administratively activated on Oct. 1, 2020. It is the first newly constructed base for the Marine Corps since 1952 and will serve as an enduring symbol of the continued partnership between the Marine Corps and the Government of Guam, which has existed since the Spanish surrender to U.S. forces on June 21, 1898. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Beauchamp)

U.S. Marines stand at attention during the Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz Reactivation and Naming Ceremony at Asan Beach, National Historical Park, Asan, Guam, on Jan. 26, 2023. The ceremony officially recognized the activation and naming of Naval Support Activity, MCB Camp Blaz after Marine Barracks Guam was deactivated on Nov. 10, 1992. MCB Camp Blaz was administratively activated on Oct. 1, 2020. It is the first newly constructed base for the Marine Corps since 1952 and will serve as an enduring symbol of the continued partnership between the Marine Corps and the Government of Guam, which has existed since the Spanish surrender to U.S. forces on June 21, 1898. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Beauchamp)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Beauchamp

U.S. Marines with Marine Forces Pacific Band march during the Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz Reactivation and Naming Ceremony at Asan Beach, National Historical Park, Asan, Guam, on Jan. 26, 2023. The ceremony officially recognized the activation and naming of Naval Support Activity, MCB Camp Blaz after Marine Barracks Guam was deactivated on Nov. 10, 1992. MCB Camp Blaz was administratively activated on Oct. 1, 2020. It is the first newly constructed base for the Marine Corps since 1952 and will serve as an enduring symbol of the continued partnership between the Marine Corps and the Government of Guam, which has existed since the Spanish surrender to U.S. forces on June 21, 1898. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Beauchamp)

U.S. Marines with Marine Forces Pacific Band march during the Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz Reactivation and Naming Ceremony at Asan Beach, National Historical Park, Asan, Guam, on Jan. 26, 2023. The ceremony officially recognized the activation and naming of Naval Support Activity, MCB Camp Blaz after Marine Barracks Guam was deactivated on Nov. 10, 1992. MCB Camp Blaz was administratively activated on Oct. 1, 2020. It is the first newly constructed base for the Marine Corps since 1952 and will serve as an enduring symbol of the continued partnership between the Marine Corps and the Government of Guam, which has existed since the Spanish surrender to U.S. forces on June 21, 1898. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Beauchamp)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Beauchamp

U.S. Marines with Marine Forces Pacific Band march during the Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz Reactivation and Naming Ceremony at Asan Beach, National Historical Park, Asan, Guam, on Jan. 26, 2023. The ceremony officially recognized the activation and naming of Naval Support Activity, MCB Camp Blaz after Marine Barracks Guam was deactivated on Nov. 10, 1992. MCB Camp Blaz was administratively activated on Oct. 1, 2020. It is the first newly constructed base for the Marine Corps since 1952 and will serve as an enduring symbol of the continued partnership between the Marine Corps and the Government of Guam, which has existed since the Spanish surrender to U.S. forces on June 21, 1898. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Beauchamp)

U.S. Marines with Marine Forces Pacific Band march during the Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz Reactivation and Naming Ceremony at Asan Beach, National Historical Park, Asan, Guam, on Jan. 26, 2023. The ceremony officially recognized the activation and naming of Naval Support Activity, MCB Camp Blaz after Marine Barracks Guam was deactivated on Nov. 10, 1992. MCB Camp Blaz was administratively activated on Oct. 1, 2020. It is the first newly constructed base for the Marine Corps since 1952 and will serve as an enduring symbol of the continued partnership between the Marine Corps and the Government of Guam, which has existed since the Spanish surrender to U.S. forces on June 21, 1898. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Beauchamp)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Beauchamp

U.S. Marines unfurl the United States Marine Corps flag during the Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz Reactivation and Naming Ceremony at Asan Beach, National Historical Park, Asan, Guam, on Jan. 26, 2023. The ceremony officially recognized the activation and naming of Naval Support Activity, MCB Camp Blaz after Marine Barracks Guam was deactivated on Nov. 10, 1992. MCB Camp Blaz was administratively activated on Oct. 1, 2020. It is the first newly constructed base for the Marine Corps since 1952 and will serve as an enduring symbol of the continued partnership between the Marine Corps and the Government of Guam, which has existed since the Spanish surrender to U.S. forces on June 21, 1898. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Beauchamp)

U.S. Marines unfurl the United States Marine Corps flag during the Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz Reactivation and Naming Ceremony at Asan Beach, National Historical Park, Asan, Guam, on Jan. 26, 2023. The ceremony officially recognized the activation and naming of Naval Support Activity, MCB Camp Blaz after Marine Barracks Guam was deactivated on Nov. 10, 1992. MCB Camp Blaz was administratively activated on Oct. 1, 2020. It is the first newly constructed base for the Marine Corps since 1952 and will serve as an enduring symbol of the continued partnership between the Marine Corps and the Government of Guam, which has existed since the Spanish surrender to U.S. forces on June 21, 1898. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Beauchamp)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Beauchamp