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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Demarcus Tunstall, a motor transport operator assigned to I Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion, speaks into an AN/PRC-152 Multiband Handheld Radio to communicate with the vehicle commanders during convoy training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 16, 2019. I MSB conducted convoy training through a simulated hostile area to improve the unit's ability to accomplish its mission.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Demarcus Tunstall, a motor transport operator assigned to I Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion, speaks into an AN/PRC-152 Multiband Handheld Radio to communicate with the vehicle commanders during convoy training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 16, 2019. I MSB conducted convoy training through a simulated hostile area to improve the unit's ability to accomplish its mission.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brendan Mullin

A U.S. Marine with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 19.1, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, operates a handheld radio during Exercise Northern Wind 19 in northern Sweden, March 22, 2019. This exercise focuses on enhancing Marines’ proficiency with cold-weather equipment while enhancing basic winter-warfare skills in cold-weather environments.

A U.S. Marine with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 19.1, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, operates a handheld radio during Exercise Northern Wind 19 in northern Sweden, March 22, 2019. This exercise focuses on enhancing Marines’ proficiency with cold-weather equipment while enhancing basic winter-warfare skills in cold-weather environments.

Photo by Cpl. Nghia Tran

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Zachary Muney, a squad instructor with Marine Combat Training Battalion, School of Infantry East, fires his rifle during the Intramural Marksmanship Competition at Stone Bay on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 6, 2022. The Marine Corps Intramural Marksmanship Competition inspires unit cohesion and mission readiness by allowing Marines to compete and improve lethality with both rifle and pistol weapons.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Zachary Muney, a squad instructor with Marine Combat Training Battalion, School of Infantry East, fires his rifle during the Intramural Marksmanship Competition at Stone Bay on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 6, 2022. The Marine Corps Intramural Marksmanship Competition inspires unit cohesion and mission readiness by allowing Marines to compete and improve lethality with both rifle and pistol weapons.

Photo by Cpl. Alexis Sanchez

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162 Reinforced, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares for takeoff during full mission rehearsal in preparation for a simulated raid during Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise I at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, North Carolina, Dec. 19, 2022. The purpose of the rehearsal was to validate communication nodes from the air and ground in preparation for a simulated raid with Battalion Landing Team 1/6.

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162 Reinforced, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares for takeoff during full mission rehearsal in preparation for a simulated raid during Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise I at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, North Carolina, Dec. 19, 2022. The purpose of the rehearsal was to validate communication nodes from the air and ground in preparation for a simulated raid with Battalion Landing Team 1/6.

Photo by Cpl. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean

U.S. Marines with 1st Marine Division G-3 Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense platoon, I Marine Expeditionary Force, are led to a thorough decontamination station during exercise Steel Knight 23, on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 7, 2022. 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and 1st Marine Division Marines executed a tactical site exploitation into a potentially contaminated environment. Exercise Steel Knight 23 provides 1st Marine Division and 3rd MAW an opportunity to refine Division and Wing-level warfighting in support of I MEF and fleet maneuver.

U.S. Marines with 1st Marine Division G-3 Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense platoon, I Marine Expeditionary Force, are led to a thorough decontamination station during exercise Steel Knight 23, on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 7, 2022. 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and 1st Marine Division Marines executed a tactical site exploitation into a potentially contaminated environment. Exercise Steel Knight 23 provides 1st Marine Division and 3rd MAW an opportunity to refine Division and Wing-level warfighting in support of I MEF and fleet maneuver.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Daniel Childs

A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, approaches amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli for landing during exercise Steel Knight 23, over the Pacific Ocean, Dec. 5, 2022. Exercise Steel Knight provides 3rd MAW an opportunity to refine Wing-level warfighting in support of I Marine Expeditionary Force and fleet maneuver.

A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, approaches amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli for landing during exercise Steel Knight 23, over the Pacific Ocean, Dec. 5, 2022. Exercise Steel Knight provides 3rd MAW an opportunity to refine Wing-level warfighting in support of I Marine Expeditionary Force and fleet maneuver.

Photo by Sgt. Samuel Fletcher

U.S. Marines with 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, fire FIM-92A Stinger surface-to-air missiles during exercise Steel Knight 23 on San Clemente Island, California, Dec. 5, 2022. Exercise Steel Knight 23 provides 3rd MAW an opportunity to refine Wing-level warfighting in support of I Marine Expeditionary Force and fleet maneuver.

U.S. Marines with 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, fire FIM-92A Stinger surface-to-air missiles during exercise Steel Knight 23 on San Clemente Island, California, Dec. 5, 2022. Exercise Steel Knight 23 provides 3rd MAW an opportunity to refine Wing-level warfighting in support of I Marine Expeditionary Force and fleet maneuver.

Photo by Courtesy Photo

Medal of Honor Recipient, Harvey “Barney” Barnum, addresses the Vietnam Honor Flight at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Virginia, April 23, 2022. The event was held to show respect and remembrance to the veterans for their service and sacrifice as well as give them a tour of the Museum.

Medal of Honor Recipient, Harvey “Barney” Barnum, addresses the Vietnam Honor Flight at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Virginia, April 23, 2022. The event was held to show respect and remembrance to the veterans for their service and sacrifice as well as give them a tour of the Museum.

Photo by Cpl. Oneg Plisner

U.S. Marines from 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, help a local civilian to a treatment site while supporting Continuing Promise 2022 in Jeremie, Haiti, Dec. 12, 2022. The Continuing Promise mission includes providing direct medical care and expeditionary veterinary care, conducting training and subject matter expert exchanges on various medical and humanitarian assistance/disaster relief topics, and leading seminars on Women, Peace, and Security.

U.S. Marines from 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, help a local civilian to a treatment site while supporting Continuing Promise 2022 in Jeremie, Haiti, Dec. 12, 2022. The Continuing Promise mission includes providing direct medical care and expeditionary veterinary care, conducting training and subject matter expert exchanges on various medical and humanitarian assistance/disaster relief topics, and leading seminars on Women, Peace, and Security.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy

U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, fire an M240B machine gun during a regimental field exercise on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 30, 2022. Marines conducted the FEX to enhance combat capabilities while maintaining operational readiness throughout the regiment.

U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, fire an M240B machine gun during a regimental field exercise on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 30, 2022. Marines conducted the FEX to enhance combat capabilities while maintaining operational readiness throughout the regiment.

Photo by Cpl. Jennifer E. Reyes

U.S Marine Corps Cpl. Manny, the mascot of Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, and the Western Recruiting Region, plays tug-of-war with a rope during a Headquarters and Service Battalion holiday party at MCRD San Diego, Dec. 3, 2022. HQSVCBN hosted a holiday party for Marines, Sailors, and families to strengthen family bonds, foster espirt de corps and celebrate the holiday season.

U.S Marine Corps Cpl. Manny, the mascot of Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, and the Western Recruiting Region, plays tug-of-war with a rope during a Headquarters and Service Battalion holiday party at MCRD San Diego, Dec. 3, 2022. HQSVCBN hosted a holiday party for Marines, Sailors, and families to strengthen family bonds, foster espirt de corps and celebrate the holiday season.

Photo by Cpl. Max Noel

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Maxwell Lange, a network administrator with 7th Communication Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, repairs a cable during a communication exercise on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 8, 2022. The purpose of this exercise is to plan and execute setting up equipment to provide communication resources in preparation for exercise Balikatan. 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.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Maxwell Lange, a network administrator with 7th Communication Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, repairs a cable during a communication exercise on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 8, 2022. The purpose of this exercise is to plan and execute setting up equipment to provide communication resources in preparation for exercise Balikatan. 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 Lance Cpl. Abigail Godinez

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Isaac Eyler, a joint terminal attack controller with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines, communicates with an inbound aircraft during Stand-in Force Exercise on Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 6, 2022. SiF-EX is a Division-level exercise involving all elements of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force focused on strengthening multi-domain awareness, maneuver, and fires across a distributed maritime environment. This exercise serves as a rehearsal for rapidly projecting combat power in defense of allies and partners in the region.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Isaac Eyler, a joint terminal attack controller with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines, communicates with an inbound aircraft during Stand-in Force Exercise on Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 6, 2022. SiF-EX is a Division-level exercise involving all elements of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force focused on strengthening multi-domain awareness, maneuver, and fires across a distributed maritime environment. This exercise serves as a rehearsal for rapidly projecting combat power in defense of allies and partners in the region.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Paley Fenner

Derrick Pursglove, a firefighter with Camp Pendleton Fire Department, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, participates in a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear training event on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 06, 2022. The CBRN training was conducted in order to strengthen interoperability between Camp Pendleton first responders. Pursglove is a native of San Diego, California.

Derrick Pursglove, a firefighter with Camp Pendleton Fire Department, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, participates in a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear training event on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 06, 2022. The CBRN training was conducted in order to strengthen interoperability between Camp Pendleton first responders. Pursglove is a native of San Diego, California.

Photo by Cpl. Angela Wilcox

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Jacky Brewer, left, an explosive ordnance disposal officer in charge with Headquarters and Service Company, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, helps prepare Gunnery Sgt. Jeffrey Bright Jr., an explosive ordnance disposal technician with Headquarters and Service Company, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton during a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear training event on Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 06, 2022. The CBRN training was conducted in order to strengthen interoperability between Camp Pendleton first responders.

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Jacky Brewer, left, an explosive ordnance disposal officer in charge with Headquarters and Service Company, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, helps prepare Gunnery Sgt. Jeffrey Bright Jr., an explosive ordnance disposal technician with Headquarters and Service Company, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton during a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear training event on Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 06, 2022. The CBRN training was conducted in order to strengthen interoperability between Camp Pendleton first responders.

Photo by Cpl. Angela Wilcox

Gen. Michael Langley, commander, U.S. Africa Command, meets with International Military Education and Training partners during a speaking engagement at MCB Quantico, Va., Dec. 12, 2022. Gen. Langley met with six IMET students during the engagement and highlighted the relationship between the United States and allied nations for a collective effort in promoting regional security and stability in Africa.

Gen. Michael Langley, commander, U.S. Africa Command, meets with International Military Education and Training partners during a speaking engagement at MCB Quantico, Va., Dec. 12, 2022. Gen. Langley met with six IMET students during the engagement and highlighted the relationship between the United States and allied nations for a collective effort in promoting regional security and stability in Africa.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Aaron Patterson

U.S. Marines with 2d Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division, conduct a cross-country ski movement during cold weather training on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Dec. 10, 2022. This training was conducted to enhance the unit’s combat effectiveness in extreme cold weather as they prepare for an upcoming deployment to Marine Corps Forces Europe-Africa theater of operations.

U.S. Marines with 2d Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division, conduct a cross-country ski movement during cold weather training on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Dec. 10, 2022. This training was conducted to enhance the unit’s combat effectiveness in extreme cold weather as they prepare for an upcoming deployment to Marine Corps Forces Europe-Africa theater of operations.

Photo by Sgt. Dylan Chagnon

The U.S. Marine Corps III Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion color guard and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force color guard members participate in the 2022 Reunion of Honor on Iwo To, Japan, Dec. 10, 2022. The Reunion of Honor is an annual ceremony that commemorates the sacrifices made by both Japanese and American service members who fought during World War II on Iwo To.

The U.S. Marine Corps III Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion color guard and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force color guard members participate in the 2022 Reunion of Honor on Iwo To, Japan, Dec. 10, 2022. The Reunion of Honor is an annual ceremony that commemorates the sacrifices made by both Japanese and American service members who fought during World War II on Iwo To.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Paley Fenner

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Kenneth Gentry, a howitzer section chief with Alpha Battery, Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, explains the functions of an M777 towed 155 mm howitzer to Philippine Marines with the 17th Marine Corps Field Artillery Battalion at Colonel Ernesto Ravina Air Base, Philippines, during exercise KAMANDAG 3, Oct. 12, 2019. KAMANDAG helps participating forces maintain a high level of readiness and responsiveness, and enhances combined military-to-military relations, interoperability, and multinational coordination.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Kenneth Gentry, a howitzer section chief with Alpha Battery, Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, explains the functions of an M777 towed 155 mm howitzer to Philippine Marines with the 17th Marine Corps Field Artillery Battalion at Colonel Ernesto Ravina Air Base, Philippines, during exercise KAMANDAG 3, Oct. 12, 2019. KAMANDAG helps participating forces maintain a high level of readiness and responsiveness, and enhances combined military-to-military relations, interoperability, and multinational coordination.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Donald Holbert

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Derek Delamater, an aerial observer assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162 , 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, looks out the rear of a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise I over Marine Corps Outlying Field Oak Grove, North Carolina, Dec. 13, 2022. Marines with VMM-162 and Battalion Landing Team 1/6 conducted flight operations heading to a forward arming and refueling point during MEUEX I. FARPs are designed to supply fuel and ordnance necessary during helicopter and fixed-wing operations.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Derek Delamater, an aerial observer assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162 , 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, looks out the rear of a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise I over Marine Corps Outlying Field Oak Grove, North Carolina, Dec. 13, 2022. Marines with VMM-162 and Battalion Landing Team 1/6 conducted flight operations heading to a forward arming and refueling point during MEUEX I. FARPs are designed to supply fuel and ordnance necessary during helicopter and fixed-wing operations.

Photo by Cpl. Kyle Jia