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U.S. Marines with Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team Europe laugh during down-time, after completing an M240B machine gun range during Exercise Platinum Lynx. Multiple nations from across Eastern Europe, and the U.S., participated in the exercise designed to enhance warfighting capabilities and build relationships from an international level, all the way down to a platoon level.

Photo by Sgt. Kirstin Merrimarahajara

U.S. Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit utilize crowd control techniques during a Noncombatant Evacuation Operation as part of Amphibious Ready Group/MEU Exercise at Stone Bay, North Carolina, April 25, 2023. NEOs assist the U.S. Department of State with the evacuation of citizens and approved personnel from a foreign nation to an appropriate safe haven. The 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit is underway with the Bataan ARG conducting ARGMEUEX.

Photo by Cpl. Kyle Jia

U.S. Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit utilize crowd control techniques during a Noncombatant Evacuation Operation as part of Amphibious Ready Group/MEU Exercise at Stone Bay, North Carolina, April 25, 2023. NEOs assist the U.S. Department of State with the evacuation of citizens and approved personnel from a foreign nation to an appropriate safe haven. The 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit is underway with the Bataan ARG conducting ARGMEUEX.

Photo by Cpl. Kyle Jia

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Isaiah Maez, a fixed-wing aircraft mechanic with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 242, Marine Aircraft Group 12, Japan, signals to an F-35B Lightning II aircraft during the Fiscal Year 2023 Korea Flying Training at Gwangju Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 13, 2023. KFT 23 is a combined training event focused on tactical execution of combat missions and is part of the ROK-U.S. alliance's routine, annual training program.

Photo by Cpl. Raymond Tong

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Fox Jurgiel, a Field Artillery Sensor Support Marine with Hotel Battery, 2nd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division provides security during a HIMARS Rapid Insertion on the Decimomannu Air Base in Sardinia Italy, April 26, 2023. HIRAIN operations provide lethal and accurate fire to targets all across the globe.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Eric Dmochowski

The 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger, speaks to the audience during the annual Marine Corps Association information awards dinner in Arlington, Virginia, April 20, 2023. Marines with outstanding performance in information-related occupational fields were recognized and awarded according to their achievements.

Photo by Sgt. Rachaelanne Woodward

U.S. Marines clean the shoreline during a beach cleanup at Homigot Square, South Korea, on March 24, 2023. To help combat pollution, U.S. Marines, Republic of Korea Marines and Sailors, and local organizations across South Korea came together to clean the beach to promote friendship and work together towards a common goal.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Beauchamp

An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Helicopter Squadron 1 prepares to land in New York City, New York, April 11, 2023. HMX-1 provided aerial transportation for the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger, and the 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, for a speaking engagement with the Economic Club of New York and a visit to Recruiting Substation Empire State.

Photo by Sgt. Rachaelanne Woodward

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines and Republic of Korea Marines with 3rd Battalion, 1st Regiment, 2nd Marine Division prepare to clear a building while conducting urban training during Korean Marine Exercise Program 23.3 at Rodriguez Live-fire Complex, Republic of Korea, March 28, 2023. KMEP is a series of continuous-combined training exercises designed to enhance the ROK-U.S. Alliance, promote stability on the Korean Peninsula, and strengthen combined military capabilities and interoperability. 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines is forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines, 3rd Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program.

Photo by Sgt. Mario A. Ramirez

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Francisco Hernandez, a surveillance sensor operator with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, sets up software for a SIMRAD Halo-24 radar during Exercise Balikatan 23 in Antique, Philippines, April 14, 2023. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. Military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences.

Photo by Cpl Quince D. Bisard

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Derrick Magee, a physical training instructor with The Officer Candidate School, practices giving medical aid to a squad member during OCS's Warrior Week on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, April 19, 2023. The Exercise started with a brief from Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory, followed by classes and field exercises including ambushes, deliberate attacks, land navigation, casualty evacuation, and ending with a six-mile hike and a warrior field meet.

Photo by Cpl. Mitchell Johnson

U.S. Marines with India company, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marines, conduct training at the Infantry Immersion Trainer site on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 4, 2023. The IIT is designed to provide Marines with a realistic combat environment using sound, smell, atmospherics and role-players to increase combat efficiency.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Loriann Dauscher

U.S. Marines with India company, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marines, conduct an after-action report following training at the Infantry Immersion Trainer site on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 4, 2023. The IIT is designed to provide Marines with a realistic combat environment using sound, smell, atmospherics and role-players to increase combat efficiency.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Loriann Dauscher

Soldiers assigned to Task Force Spartan, U.S. Army Central Command’s Crisis Response Task Force and Marines and Sailors assigned to Naval Amphibious Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade conduct deck landing qualifications aboard the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Lewis B. Puller (ESB-3), April 20. Joint training between Task Force 51/5 and Task Force Spartan creates flexibility for crisis response in the U.S. CENTCOM area of operations. TF 51/5 is a Joint Task Force-capable headquarters that responds to crises and contingencies; coordinates, plans, and executes operations; conducts theater security cooperation; and advances emerging Naval concepts at sea, from the sea, and ashore.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Gabriel Washington

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Antonio Trujillo, crew chief, Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, sits on the back of a CH-53K King Stallion while flying over Senators Wash, California, during a training exercise, April 13, 2023. The purpose of this training was to give junior pilots opportunities to fly in a new environment and build cohesion with their crew.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Gideon M. Schippers

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Christopher Thompson, an instructor with Marine Corps Communication-Electronics School, Communication Training Battalion, Twentynine Palms, California, completes a front squat during the “Front Towards the Enemy” event during the first Training and Education Command Fittest Instructor Competition at The Basic School on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, April 11, 2023. The Marines completed a set of three maximum weight front squats within 10 minutes and were scored in reference to their individual body weight.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kayla M. LeClaire

A U.S. Marines with 3d Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, fires a simulated FIM-92 Stinger surface-to-air missile air defense exercise as part as Balikatan 23, at Naval Station Leovigildo Gantioqui, Philippines, April 17, 2023. Balikatan 23 is the 38th iteration of the annual bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military. The exercise includes three weeks of training focused on amphibious operations, command and control, humanitarian assistance, urban operations and counterterrorism skills throughout northern and western Luzon. Coastal defense training figures prominently in the Balikatan 23 training schedule.

Photo by Cpl. Kyle Chan

U.S. Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force, body spar during the culminating event of a III MEF Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor course on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, April 13, 2023. The intense three-week long MAI course tests the individual Marine’s physical endurance, character development, and mental fortitude, while teaching them how to train and lead Marine Corps Martial Arts Program belt advancements.

Photo by Sgt. Megan Roses

U.S. Marine Sgt Jonathan Alvarez, an evaluator with the Amphibious Combat Vehicle Transition Training Unit, watches an ACV at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Apr. 11, 2023. The ACV TTU is composed of a cadre of experienced assault amphibian Marines working to create a standardized program to certify Marines to operate and maintain ACVs. As part of a Headquarters Marine Corps initiative, once operational, the ACV TTU will certify ACV crewmembers, vehicle commanders, maintainers, and unit leadership on the safe operation, maintenance, supervision, and employment of the ACV.

Photo by Sgt. Alexandra Munoz

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Michael P. Fisher, commanding officer Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 311, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, observes the pass and review with former VMFA 311 commanders during a reactivation ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, April 14, 2023. The reactivation and redesignation of VMFA-311 marks the transition for the squadron to the F-35C Lightning II, which brings its unique capabilities to 3rd MAW as a long-range compliment to existing aviation assets. Formerly Marine Attack Squadron 311, the Tomcats have made their mark on Marine Corps aviation for decades, and now will continue their legacy.

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