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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

U.S. Marines and Members of the Corpo de Fuzileiros Navais (Brazilian Marine Corps), take part in the annual Operational Naval Infantry Committee at the Marine Corps Support Facility in New Orleans Nov. 29, 2022. The ONIC is a key forum for leaders and planners from the two Marine Corps’ to discuss and reaffirm mutual security objectives and plan future security cooperation engagements.

U.S. Marines and Members of the Corpo de Fuzileiros Navais (Brazilian Marine Corps), take part in the annual Operational Naval Infantry Committee at the Marine Corps Support Facility in New Orleans Nov. 29, 2022. The ONIC is a key forum for leaders and planners from the two Marine Corps’ to discuss and reaffirm mutual security objectives and plan future security cooperation engagements.

Photo by Sgt. Juan Carpanzano

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. David G. Bellon, commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South, speaks at the annual Operational Naval Infantry Committee at the Marine Corps Support Facility in New Orleans Nov. 29, 2022. The ONIC is a key forum for leaders and planners from the two Marine Corps’ to discuss and reaffirm mutual security objectives and plan future security cooperation engagements.

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. David G. Bellon, commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South, speaks at the annual Operational Naval Infantry Committee at the Marine Corps Support Facility in New Orleans Nov. 29, 2022. The ONIC is a key forum for leaders and planners from the two Marine Corps’ to discuss and reaffirm mutual security objectives and plan future security cooperation engagements.

Photo by Sgt. Juan Carpanzano

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Luis DelacruzRios, a motor transport operator, and Cpl. Samuel Llamas, a combat engineer, both with 3rd Landing Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, execute a simulated convoy ambush with an M240B medium machine gun during exercise Winter Workhorse, at Central Training Area, Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 6, 2022. Winter Workhorse is an annual exercise for CLR-3 to train to carry out mission essential tasks in forward-deployed, austere environments.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Luis DelacruzRios, a motor transport operator, and Cpl. Samuel Llamas, a combat engineer, both with 3rd Landing Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, execute a simulated convoy ambush with an M240B medium machine gun during exercise Winter Workhorse, at Central Training Area, Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 6, 2022. Winter Workhorse is an annual exercise for CLR-3 to train to carry out mission essential tasks in forward-deployed, austere environments.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Weston Brown

Gen. Michael Langley, right, commander, U.S. Africa Command, speaks 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Aaron S. Patterson)

Gen. Michael Langley, right, commander, U.S. Africa Command, speaks 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Aaron S. Patterson)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Aaron Patterson

A U.S. Marine Corp UH-1Y Venom with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepares to take off for a flight to the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) during exercise Steel Knight 23, on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, 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 Corp UH-1Y Venom with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepares to take off for a flight to the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) during exercise Steel Knight 23, on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, 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. Marine Cpl. Ty Smith, a rifleman with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, posts security during Steel Knight 23 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 7, 2022. Steel Knight is an annual combined arms live-fire exercise which ensures 1st MARDIV is optimized for naval expeditionary warfare in contested spaces, and is purpose-built to facilitate future operations afloat and ashore. Smith is a native of Queen Creek, Arizona.

U.S. Marine Cpl. Ty Smith, a rifleman with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, posts security during Steel Knight 23 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 7, 2022. Steel Knight is an annual combined arms live-fire exercise which ensures 1st MARDIV is optimized for naval expeditionary warfare in contested spaces, and is purpose-built to facilitate future operations afloat and ashore. Smith is a native of Queen Creek, Arizona.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brayden Daniel

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Marvin Diaz, a satellite communications operator with 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, loads crypto on the PYQ-10 Simple Key Loader at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 11, 2022. This training allows the 9th Communication Battalion to be capable of operating, defending, and preserving information networks to enable command and control for the commander in all domains, and support and conduct Marine Air Ground Task Force operations in the information environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alize Sotelo)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Marvin Diaz, a satellite communications operator with 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, loads crypto on the PYQ-10 Simple Key Loader at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 11, 2022. This training allows the 9th Communication Battalion to be capable of operating, defending, and preserving information networks to enable command and control for the commander in all domains, and support and conduct Marine Air Ground Task Force operations in the information environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alize Sotelo)

Photo by Cpl. Alize Sotelo

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 171, prepare a Bangalore torpedo for detonation at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 4, 2022. MWSS-171 Marines participated in demolition training with live explosives to enhance combat readiness when operating in urban environments.

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 171, prepare a Bangalore torpedo for detonation at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 4, 2022. MWSS-171 Marines participated in demolition training with live explosives to enhance combat readiness when operating in urban environments.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Rodriguez

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 2d Marines and members of the Japan Self-Defense Force Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade offload a Japan Self Defense Force CH-47JA Chinook helicopter during Keen Sword 23 at Tsutara, Japan, Nov. 16, 2022. Keen Sword is a biennial training event that exercises the combined capabilities and lethality developed between 3d Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and the Japan Self-Defense Force. This bilateral field-training exercise between the U.S. military and JSDF strengthens interoperability and combat readiness of the U.S.-Japan Alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Scott Aubuchon)

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 2d Marines and members of the Japan Self-Defense Force Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade offload a Japan Self Defense Force CH-47JA Chinook helicopter during Keen Sword 23 at Tsutara, Japan, Nov. 16, 2022. Keen Sword is a biennial training event that exercises the combined capabilities and lethality developed between 3d Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and the Japan Self-Defense Force. This bilateral field-training exercise between the U.S. military and JSDF strengthens interoperability and combat readiness of the U.S.-Japan Alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Scott Aubuchon)

Photo by Cpl. Scott Aubuchon

U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 12th Marines conduct live fire training during Artillery Relocation Training Program 22.3 at the Ojojihara Maneuver Area, Miyagi, Japan, Dec. 3, 2022. The skills developed at ARTP increase the proficiency and readiness of the only permanently forward-deployed artillery unit in the Marine Corps, enabling them to provide precision indirect fires. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl Eduardo Delatorre)

U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 12th Marines conduct live fire training during Artillery Relocation Training Program 22.3 at the Ojojihara Maneuver Area, Miyagi, Japan, Dec. 3, 2022. The skills developed at ARTP increase the proficiency and readiness of the only permanently forward-deployed artillery unit in the Marine Corps, enabling them to provide precision indirect fires. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl Eduardo Delatorre)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Eduardo Delatorre

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, and 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, observe impact zones during a fire support coordination exercise as part of Steel Knight 23 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Nov. 30, 2022. Steel Knight is an annual combined arms live-fire exercise which ensures 1st MARDIV is optimized for naval expeditionary warfare in contested spaces, and is purpose-built to facilitate future operations afloat and ashore. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Earik Barton)

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, and 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, observe impact zones during a fire support coordination exercise as part of Steel Knight 23 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Nov. 30, 2022. Steel Knight is an annual combined arms live-fire exercise which ensures 1st MARDIV is optimized for naval expeditionary warfare in contested spaces, and is purpose-built to facilitate future operations afloat and ashore. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Earik Barton)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Earik Barton

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Richard Webb, a pilot with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 252, flies a KC-130J Hercules near Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia, Nov. 16, 2022. VMGR-252 provided assault support to Naval Special Warfare Group 2 during Exercise Trident 23-2 to enhance combat readiness and improve naval integration. VMGR-252 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force.

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Richard Webb, a pilot with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 252, flies a KC-130J Hercules near Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia, Nov. 16, 2022. VMGR-252 provided assault support to Naval Special Warfare Group 2 during Exercise Trident 23-2 to enhance combat readiness and improve naval integration. VMGR-252 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force.

Photo by Cpl. Caleb Stelter

Officers with the French Army conduct pistol training aboard Porte Helicopteres Amphibie Dixmude, the French Navy’s Amphibious Helicopter Carrier, during Exercise NARVAL 2022 off the coast of Toulon, France, Nov. 21, 2022. Exercise NARVAL is designed to assess the potential for future battalion or brigade-level amphibious exercises with French amphibious forces.

Officers with the French Army conduct pistol training aboard Porte Helicopteres Amphibie Dixmude, the French Navy’s Amphibious Helicopter Carrier, during Exercise NARVAL 2022 off the coast of Toulon, France, Nov. 21, 2022. Exercise NARVAL is designed to assess the potential for future battalion or brigade-level amphibious exercises with French amphibious forces.

Photo by Sgt. Alexa Hernandez

Pilots and aircrew with the French Army conduct flight deck qualifications during Exercise NARVAL 2022 off the coast of Toulon, France, Nov. 21, 2022. Exercise NARVAL is designed to assess the potential for future battalion or brigade-level amphibious exercises with French amphibious forces.

Pilots and aircrew with the French Army conduct flight deck qualifications during Exercise NARVAL 2022 off the coast of Toulon, France, Nov. 21, 2022. Exercise NARVAL is designed to assess the potential for future battalion or brigade-level amphibious exercises with French amphibious forces.

Photo by Sgt. Alexa Hernandez

U.S. Marines with the 1st Marine Division Band pose for an annual group photo at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 16, 2022.

U.S. Marines with the 1st Marine Division Band pose for an annual group photo at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 16, 2022.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Earik Barton