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U.S. Marine Corps amphibious combat vehicles attached to 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct open water transit at Exercise Balikatan (BK) 24 in Naval Detachment Oyster Bay, Palawan, Philippines, May 4, 2024. BK 24 is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Peyton Kahle)

U.S. Marine Corps amphibious combat vehicles attached to 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct open water transit at Exercise Balikatan (BK) 24 in Naval Detachment Oyster Bay, Palawan, Philippines, May 4, 2024. BK 24 is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Peyton Kahle)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Peyton Kahle

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Roger Turner, commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force, communicates with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Lt. Gen. Masayoshi Arai, commanding general of the Western Army, during exercise Resolute Dragon 24 at JGSDF Camp Yonaguni, Okinawa, Japan, August 4, 2024. RD 24 is an annual bilateral exercise in Japan that strengthens the command, control, and multi-domain maneuver capabilities of U.S. Marines in the III Marine Expeditionary Force and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, with a focus on controlling and defending key maritime terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Morales)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Roger Turner, commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force, communicates with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Lt. Gen. Masayoshi Arai, commanding general of the Western Army, during exercise Resolute Dragon 24 at JGSDF Camp Yonaguni, Okinawa, Japan, August 4, 2024. RD 24 is an annual bilateral exercise in Japan that strengthens the command, control, and multi-domain maneuver capabilities of U.S. Marines in the III Marine Expeditionary Force and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, with a focus on controlling and defending key maritime terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Morales)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Morales

A Marine Air Defense Integrated System Mk 1 fires upon a small unmanned aircraft system during a training exercise at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, Jan. 25, 2025. A key component of the Marine Corps’ Force Design initiative, the mobile MADIS increases 3d Marine Littoral Regiment’s tactical flexibility by extending the range of the airspace which 3d MLR is able to sense and defend without support from the Joint Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacqueline C. Parsons)

A Marine Air Defense Integrated System Mk 1 fires upon a small unmanned aircraft system during a training exercise at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, Jan. 25, 2025. A key component of the Marine Corps’ Force Design initiative, the mobile MADIS increases 3d Marine Littoral Regiment’s tactical flexibility by extending the range of the airspace which 3d MLR is able to sense and defend without support from the Joint Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacqueline C. Parsons)

Photo by Sgt. Jacqueline Parsons

A U.S. Marine logistics specialist with 2D Distribution Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Battalion 2, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force, prepares shipping containers at Marine Corps Prepositioning Program Norway (MCPP-N) facilities Jan. 14, 2025, in Norway. Marines were preparing for Exercise Joint Viking 25 in March at MCPP-N, an ashore prepositioning program that operates under the oversight of Blount Island Command in Jacksonville, Florida. It uses ground equipment caves in the storage, maintenance and prepositioning of equipment and supplies. Joint Viking, one of the region’s largest routine winter warfare exercises, is conducted by Norway with participation from NATO allies, including the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany and Finland. They will engage in joint land and sea operations, ensuring the effective defense of Norway. U.S. Marines will participate to exercise their ability to operate in the harsh Nordic environment. They will rehearse responding to a crisis with a rapid force generation and regimental-sized, trans-Atlantic deployment. (Official Marine Corps Photo/Cpl. Nicholas Martinez)

A U.S. Marine logistics specialist with 2D Distribution Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Battalion 2, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force, prepares shipping containers at Marine Corps Prepositioning Program Norway (MCPP-N) facilities Jan. 14, 2025, in Norway. Marines were preparing for Exercise Joint Viking 25 in March at MCPP-N, an ashore prepositioning program that operates under the oversight of Blount Island Command in Jacksonville, Florida. It uses ground equipment caves in the storage, maintenance and prepositioning of equipment and supplies. Joint Viking, one of the region’s largest routine winter warfare exercises, is conducted by Norway with participation from NATO allies, including the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany and Finland. They will engage in joint land and sea operations, ensuring the effective defense of Norway. U.S. Marines will participate to exercise their ability to operate in the harsh Nordic environment. They will rehearse responding to a crisis with a rapid force generation and regimental-sized, trans-Atlantic deployment. (Official Marine Corps Photo/Cpl. Nicholas Martinez)

Photo by Cpl. Nicholas Martinez

U.S. Marines stage motor transport equipment Jan. 14, 2025, at Marine Corps Prepositioning Program Norway (MCPP-N) facilities in Norway. Marines were preparing for Exercise Joint Viking 25 in March at MCPP-N, an ashore prepositioning program that operates under the oversight of Blount Island Command in Jacksonville, Florida. It uses ground equipment caves in the storage, maintenance and prepositioning of equipment and supplies. Joint Viking, one of the region’s largest routine winter warfare exercises, is conducted by Norway with participation from NATO allies, including the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany and Finland. They will engage in joint land and sea operations, ensuring the effective defense of Norway. U.S. Marines will participate to exercise their ability to operate in the harsh Nordic environment. They will rehearse responding to a crisis with a rapid force generation and regimental-sized, trans-Atlantic deployment. (Official Marine Corps Photo/Cpl. Nicholas Martinez)

U.S. Marines stage motor transport equipment Jan. 14, 2025, at Marine Corps Prepositioning Program Norway (MCPP-N) facilities in Norway. Marines were preparing for Exercise Joint Viking 25 in March at MCPP-N, an ashore prepositioning program that operates under the oversight of Blount Island Command in Jacksonville, Florida. It uses ground equipment caves in the storage, maintenance and prepositioning of equipment and supplies. Joint Viking, one of the region’s largest routine winter warfare exercises, is conducted by Norway with participation from NATO allies, including the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany and Finland. They will engage in joint land and sea operations, ensuring the effective defense of Norway. U.S. Marines will participate to exercise their ability to operate in the harsh Nordic environment. They will rehearse responding to a crisis with a rapid force generation and regimental-sized, trans-Atlantic deployment. (Official Marine Corps Photo/Cpl. Nicholas Martinez)

Photo by Cpl. Nicholas Martinez

A U.S. Marine ground electronics transmission system maintainer with 2D Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, conducts a technical inspection on a radio set Inside an up-armored Humvee at Marine Corps Prepositioning Program Norway (MCPP-N) facilities Jan. 14, 2025, in Norway. Marines were preparing for Exercise Joint Viking 25 in March at MCPP-N, an ashore prepositioning program that operates under the oversight of Blount Island Command in Jacksonville, Florida. It uses ground equipment caves in the storage, maintenance and prepositioning of equipment and supplies. Joint Viking, one of the region’s largest routine winter warfare exercises, is conducted by Norway with participation from NATO allies, including the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany and Finland. They will engage in joint land and sea operations, ensuring the effective defense of Norway. U.S. Marines will participate to exercise their ability to operate in the harsh Nordic environment. They will rehearse responding to a crisis with a rapid force generation and regimental-sized, trans-Atlantic deployment. (Official Marine Corps Photo/Cpl. Nicholas Martinez)

A U.S. Marine ground electronics transmission system maintainer with 2D Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, conducts a technical inspection on a radio set Inside an up-armored Humvee at Marine Corps Prepositioning Program Norway (MCPP-N) facilities Jan. 14, 2025, in Norway. Marines were preparing for Exercise Joint Viking 25 in March at MCPP-N, an ashore prepositioning program that operates under the oversight of Blount Island Command in Jacksonville, Florida. It uses ground equipment caves in the storage, maintenance and prepositioning of equipment and supplies. Joint Viking, one of the region’s largest routine winter warfare exercises, is conducted by Norway with participation from NATO allies, including the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany and Finland. They will engage in joint land and sea operations, ensuring the effective defense of Norway. U.S. Marines will participate to exercise their ability to operate in the harsh Nordic environment. They will rehearse responding to a crisis with a rapid force generation and regimental-sized, trans-Atlantic deployment. (Official Marine Corps Photo/Cpl. Nicholas Martinez)

Photo by Cpl. Nicholas Martinez

A U.S. Marine small arms repair technician with Combat Logistics Battalion 2, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force, inventories gear after an M240B machine gun technical inspection at Marine Corps Prepositioning Program Norway (MCPP-N) facilities Jan. 14, 2025, in Norway. Marines were preparing for Exercise Joint Viking 25 in March at MCPP-N, an ashore prepositioning program that operates under the oversight of Blount Island Command in Jacksonville, Florida. It uses ground equipment caves in the storage, maintenance and prepositioning of equipment and supplies. Joint Viking, one of the region’s largest routine winter warfare exercises, is conducted by Norway with participation from NATO allies, including the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany and Finland. They will engage in joint land and sea operations, ensuring the effective defense of Norway. U.S. Marines will participate to exercise their ability to operate in the harsh Nordic environment. They will rehearse responding to a crisis with a rapid force generation and regimental-sized, trans-Atlantic deployment. (Official Marine Corps Photo/Cpl. Nicholas Martinez)

A U.S. Marine small arms repair technician with Combat Logistics Battalion 2, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force, inventories gear after an M240B machine gun technical inspection at Marine Corps Prepositioning Program Norway (MCPP-N) facilities Jan. 14, 2025, in Norway. Marines were preparing for Exercise Joint Viking 25 in March at MCPP-N, an ashore prepositioning program that operates under the oversight of Blount Island Command in Jacksonville, Florida. It uses ground equipment caves in the storage, maintenance and prepositioning of equipment and supplies. Joint Viking, one of the region’s largest routine winter warfare exercises, is conducted by Norway with participation from NATO allies, including the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany and Finland. They will engage in joint land and sea operations, ensuring the effective defense of Norway. U.S. Marines will participate to exercise their ability to operate in the harsh Nordic environment. They will rehearse responding to a crisis with a rapid force generation and regimental-sized, trans-Atlantic deployment. (Official Marine Corps Photo/Cpl. Nicholas Martinez)

Photo by Cpl. Nicholas Martinez

A U.S. Marine artillery systems technician with 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, conducts a technical inspection on a M777A2 lightweight 155mm howitzer at Marine Corps Prepositioning Program Norway (MCPP-N) facilities Jan. 14, 2025, in Norway. Marines were preparing for Exercise Joint Viking 25 in March at MCPP-N, an ashore prepositioning program that operates under the oversight of Blount Island Command in Jacksonville, Florida. It uses ground equipment caves in the storage, maintenance and prepositioning of equipment and supplies. Joint Viking, one of the region’s largest routine winter warfare exercises, is conducted by Norway with participation from NATO allies, including the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany and Finland. They will engage in joint land and sea operations, ensuring the effective defense of Norway. U.S. Marines will participate to exercise their ability to operate in the harsh Nordic environment. They will rehearse responding to a crisis with a rapid force generation and regimental-sized, trans-Atlantic deployment. (Official Marine Corps Photo/Cpl. Nicholas Martinez)

A U.S. Marine artillery systems technician with 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, conducts a technical inspection on a M777A2 lightweight 155mm howitzer at Marine Corps Prepositioning Program Norway (MCPP-N) facilities Jan. 14, 2025, in Norway. Marines were preparing for Exercise Joint Viking 25 in March at MCPP-N, an ashore prepositioning program that operates under the oversight of Blount Island Command in Jacksonville, Florida. It uses ground equipment caves in the storage, maintenance and prepositioning of equipment and supplies. Joint Viking, one of the region’s largest routine winter warfare exercises, is conducted by Norway with participation from NATO allies, including the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany and Finland. They will engage in joint land and sea operations, ensuring the effective defense of Norway. U.S. Marines will participate to exercise their ability to operate in the harsh Nordic environment. They will rehearse responding to a crisis with a rapid force generation and regimental-sized, trans-Atlantic deployment. (Official Marine Corps Photo/Cpl. Nicholas Martinez)

Photo by Cpl. Nicholas Martinez

A U.S. Marine artillery systems technician with 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, conducts a technical inspection on a M777A2 lightweight 155mm howitzer at Marine Corps Prepositioning Program Norway (MCPP-N) facilities Jan. 14, 2025, in Norway. Marines were preparing for Exercise Joint Viking 25 in March at MCPP-N, an ashore prepositioning program that operates under the oversight of Blount Island Command in Jacksonville, Florida. It uses ground equipment caves in the storage, maintenance and prepositioning of equipment and supplies. Joint Viking, one of the region’s largest routine winter warfare exercises, is conducted by Norway with participation from NATO allies, including the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany and Finland. They will engage in joint land and sea operations, ensuring the effective defense of Norway. U.S. Marines will participate to exercise their ability to operate in the harsh Nordic environment. They will rehearse responding to a crisis with a rapid force generation and regimental-sized, trans-Atlantic deployment. (Official Marine Corps Photo/Cpl. Nicholas Martinez)

A U.S. Marine artillery systems technician with 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, conducts a technical inspection on a M777A2 lightweight 155mm howitzer at Marine Corps Prepositioning Program Norway (MCPP-N) facilities Jan. 14, 2025, in Norway. Marines were preparing for Exercise Joint Viking 25 in March at MCPP-N, an ashore prepositioning program that operates under the oversight of Blount Island Command in Jacksonville, Florida. It uses ground equipment caves in the storage, maintenance and prepositioning of equipment and supplies. Joint Viking, one of the region’s largest routine winter warfare exercises, is conducted by Norway with participation from NATO allies, including the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany and Finland. They will engage in joint land and sea operations, ensuring the effective defense of Norway. U.S. Marines will participate to exercise their ability to operate in the harsh Nordic environment. They will rehearse responding to a crisis with a rapid force generation and regimental-sized, trans-Atlantic deployment. (Official Marine Corps Photo/Cpl. Nicholas Martinez)

Photo by Cpl. Nicholas Martinez

A U.S. Marine vehicle repair technician with 2D Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, performs vehicle maintenance on a light armored vehicle, command and control (LAV-C2) at Marine Corps Prepositioning Program Norway (MCPP-N) facilities Jan. 14, 2025, in Norway. Marines were preparing for Exercise Joint Viking 25 in March at MCPP-N, an ashore prepositioning program that operates under the oversight of Blount Island Command in Jacksonville, Florida. It uses ground equipment caves in the storage, maintenance and prepositioning of equipment and supplies. Joint Viking, one of the region’s largest routine winter warfare exercises, is conducted by Norway with participation from NATO allies, including the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany and Finland. They will engage in joint land and sea operations, ensuring the effective defense of Norway. U.S. Marines will participate to exercise their ability to operate in the harsh Nordic environment. They will rehearse responding to a crisis with a rapid force generation and regimental-sized, trans-Atlantic deployment. (Official Marine Corps Photo/Cpl. Nicholas Martinez)

A U.S. Marine vehicle repair technician with 2D Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, performs vehicle maintenance on a light armored vehicle, command and control (LAV-C2) at Marine Corps Prepositioning Program Norway (MCPP-N) facilities Jan. 14, 2025, in Norway. Marines were preparing for Exercise Joint Viking 25 in March at MCPP-N, an ashore prepositioning program that operates under the oversight of Blount Island Command in Jacksonville, Florida. It uses ground equipment caves in the storage, maintenance and prepositioning of equipment and supplies. Joint Viking, one of the region’s largest routine winter warfare exercises, is conducted by Norway with participation from NATO allies, including the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany and Finland. They will engage in joint land and sea operations, ensuring the effective defense of Norway. U.S. Marines will participate to exercise their ability to operate in the harsh Nordic environment. They will rehearse responding to a crisis with a rapid force generation and regimental-sized, trans-Atlantic deployment. (Official Marine Corps Photo/Cpl. Nicholas Martinez)

Photo by Cpl. Nicholas Martinez

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon execute the “long line” sequence during a halftime show at the Chicago Bears vs. New England Patriots football game at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill., Nov. 10, 2024. During the month of November, the National Football League honors the military with Salute to Service games the Silent Drill Platoon performed in front of tens of thousands spectators at the Chicago Bears versus the New England Patriots. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Iyer P. Ramakrishna)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon execute the “long line” sequence during a halftime show at the Chicago Bears vs. New England Patriots football game at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill., Nov. 10, 2024. During the month of November, the National Football League honors the military with Salute to Service games the Silent Drill Platoon performed in front of tens of thousands spectators at the Chicago Bears versus the New England Patriots. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Iyer P. Ramakrishna)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Iyer Ramakrishna

U.S. Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon pose for a photo after the culmination of Silent Drill Selection, a six-week long course to determine the newest members of the Silent Drill Platoon on Jan. 10, 2025, Washington, D.C. The six-week long course consists of drill and cadences specific to Marine Barracks Washington, rifle spinning techniques, and much more. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Prelle)

U.S. Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon pose for a photo after the culmination of Silent Drill Selection, a six-week long course to determine the newest members of the Silent Drill Platoon on Jan. 10, 2025, Washington, D.C. The six-week long course consists of drill and cadences specific to Marine Barracks Washington, rifle spinning techniques, and much more. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Prelle)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Prelle

U.S. Marines with II MEF Information Group walk through chlorobenzylidene malononitrile during a battalion field exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 8, 2025. The battalion FEX was designed to increase proficiency in individual and crew-served marksmanship, basic combat skills and improve chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacquilyn Davis)

U.S. Marines with II MEF Information Group walk through chlorobenzylidene malononitrile during a battalion field exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 8, 2025. The battalion FEX was designed to increase proficiency in individual and crew-served marksmanship, basic combat skills and improve chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacquilyn Davis)

Photo by Sgt. Jacquilyn Davis

U.S. Marines operating an Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) complete an amphibious landing from Kushi Crossing to Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 10, 2024. This was the first open-water amphibious movement for ACVs deployed to III Marine Expeditionary Force, accomplishing a new milestone for amphibious operations with the vehicle platform in the Indo-Pacific. Amphibious operations, including the use of ship-to-shore connectors, is a foundational aspect of Marine Corps operations and is critical to remaining the Nation’s premier expeditionary force in readiness. The Marines shown are with 4th Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kendrick Jackson)

U.S. Marines operating an Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) complete an amphibious landing from Kushi Crossing to Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 10, 2024. This was the first open-water amphibious movement for ACVs deployed to III Marine Expeditionary Force, accomplishing a new milestone for amphibious operations with the vehicle platform in the Indo-Pacific. Amphibious operations, including the use of ship-to-shore connectors, is a foundational aspect of Marine Corps operations and is critical to remaining the Nation’s premier expeditionary force in readiness. The Marines shown are with 4th Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kendrick Jackson)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kendrick Jackson

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Kevin G. Collins, left, the commanding general of 3rd Marine Logistics Group (3rd MLG), expresses his appreciation to Chief Warrant Officer 2 William Faffler, right, a visual information officer with 3rd MLG, during a Purple Heart ceremony on Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 6, 2025. Faffler received two Purple Hearts, both for wounds sustained during combat operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, May and October of 2010. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Weston Brown)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Kevin G. Collins, left, the commanding general of 3rd Marine Logistics Group (3rd MLG), expresses his appreciation to Chief Warrant Officer 2 William Faffler, right, a visual information officer with 3rd MLG, during a Purple Heart ceremony on Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 6, 2025. Faffler received two Purple Hearts, both for wounds sustained during combat operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, May and October of 2010. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Weston Brown)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Weston Brown

U.S. Marines across III Marine Expeditionary Force, pose for a group photo after a Purple Heart ceremony on Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 6, 2025. Chief Warrant Officer 2 William Faffler, a visual information officer with 3rd Marine Logistics Group, received two Purple Hearts, both for wounds sustained during combat operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, May and October of 2010. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Weston Brown)

U.S. Marines across III Marine Expeditionary Force, pose for a group photo after a Purple Heart ceremony on Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 6, 2025. Chief Warrant Officer 2 William Faffler, a visual information officer with 3rd Marine Logistics Group, received two Purple Hearts, both for wounds sustained during combat operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, May and October of 2010. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Weston Brown)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Weston Brown

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Kevin G. Collins, right, the commanding general of 3rd Marine Logistics Group (3rd MLG), presents a Purple Heart to Chief Warrant Officer 2 William Faffler, left, a visual information officer with 3rd MLG, during a Purple Heart ceremony on Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 6, 2025. Faffler received two Purple Hearts, both for wounds sustained during combat operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, May and October of 2010. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Weston Brown)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Kevin G. Collins, right, the commanding general of 3rd Marine Logistics Group (3rd MLG), presents a Purple Heart to Chief Warrant Officer 2 William Faffler, left, a visual information officer with 3rd MLG, during a Purple Heart ceremony on Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 6, 2025. Faffler received two Purple Hearts, both for wounds sustained during combat operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, May and October of 2010. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Weston Brown)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Weston Brown

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Michael Rivera, right, and Pfc. Joshua Guzman, both mortarmen with the 3d Marine Division, fire an M252A2 81mm mortar system during a training exercise at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, Jan. 17, 2025. The training exercise taking place at PTA mirrors a Service Level Training Exercise by setting conditions for 3d MLR and its subordinate battalions to go forward to the Philippines in support of Exercise Balikatan 25 and Kamandag 9 this summer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Malia Sparks)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Michael Rivera, right, and Pfc. Joshua Guzman, both mortarmen with the 3d Marine Division, fire an M252A2 81mm mortar system during a training exercise at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, Jan. 17, 2025. The training exercise taking place at PTA mirrors a Service Level Training Exercise by setting conditions for 3d MLR and its subordinate battalions to go forward to the Philippines in support of Exercise Balikatan 25 and Kamandag 9 this summer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Malia Sparks)

Photo by Cpl. Malia Sparks

U.S. Marines with 1st Marine Division low crawl through an obstacle course during their final evaluation as part of a 7th Marine Regiment Infantry Rifle Squad Competition at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Dec. 19, 2024. The 7th Marine Regiment Infantry Rifle Squad Competition assesses tactical proficiency and determines the Regiment's most capable squad under simulated combat conditions. Designed to evaluate tactics, techniques, and procedures, the event also promotes professional growth and camaraderie through healthy competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia)

U.S. Marines with 1st Marine Division low crawl through an obstacle course during their final evaluation as part of a 7th Marine Regiment Infantry Rifle Squad Competition at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Dec. 19, 2024. The 7th Marine Regiment Infantry Rifle Squad Competition assesses tactical proficiency and determines the Regiment's most capable squad under simulated combat conditions. Designed to evaluate tactics, techniques, and procedures, the event also promotes professional growth and camaraderie through healthy competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia

U.S. Marines, alongside NATO allies and partners, strategically advance, securing cover and providing fire support during a breaching and clearing mission in preparation for Nordic Response 24 in Setermoen, Norway, on Feb. 7, 2024. U.S. Marines, in coordination with NATO allies and partners, are gearing up for the biennial exercise Nordic Response 24. This NATO training exercise aims to enhance Arctic security, elevate global readiness, and foster interoperability among U.S. Forces, Allied, and partner forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance. Cpl. Christian Salazar)

U.S. Marines, alongside NATO allies and partners, strategically advance, securing cover and providing fire support during a breaching and clearing mission in preparation for Nordic Response 24 in Setermoen, Norway, on Feb. 7, 2024. U.S. Marines, in coordination with NATO allies and partners, are gearing up for the biennial exercise Nordic Response 24. This NATO training exercise aims to enhance Arctic security, elevate global readiness, and foster interoperability among U.S. Forces, Allied, and partner forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance. Cpl. Christian Salazar)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar