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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jonathan Sutchen, a network administrator with Combat Logistics Battalion 4, Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, fires his M16A4 service rifle during a table five and six range at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Aug 28, 2022. Sutchen, a native of Brooklyn, New York, graduated from Williamsburg High School of Architecture and Design in 2020 and enlisted out of Recruiting Substation Brooklyn in 2020. The purpose of the training was to improve the Marines’ ability to operate their rifles at close quarters and in low-visibility environments more effectively. 3rd MLG, based out of Okinawa, Japan, is a forward-deployed combat unit that serves as III MEF’s comprehensive logistics and combat service support backbone for operations throughout the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jonathan Sutchen, a network administrator with Combat Logistics Battalion 4, Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, fires his M16A4 service rifle during a table five and six range at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Aug 28, 2022. Sutchen, a native of Brooklyn, New York, graduated from Williamsburg High School of Architecture and Design in 2020 and enlisted out of Recruiting Substation Brooklyn in 2020. The purpose of the training was to improve the Marines’ ability to operate their rifles at close quarters and in low-visibility environments more effectively. 3rd MLG, based out of Okinawa, Japan, is a forward-deployed combat unit that serves as III MEF’s comprehensive logistics and combat service support backbone for operations throughout the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Weston Brown

U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force-Darwin 22 and Australian Army soldiers secure an objective during exercise Predator's Run 22 at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT, Australia, Aug. 27, 2022. Predator's Run 22 is a multinational exercise that simulates littoral combined arms maneuver in a large-scale force-on-force environment.

U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force-Darwin 22 and Australian Army soldiers secure an objective during exercise Predator's Run 22 at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT, Australia, Aug. 27, 2022. Predator's Run 22 is a multinational exercise that simulates littoral combined arms maneuver in a large-scale force-on-force environment.

Photo by Cpl. Cameron Hermanet

U.S. Marines, from Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., start the run with the Marines event at the Sprint 5K at the 2022 West Virginia Spartan Trifecta Weekend Event in Glen Jean, West Virginia, Aug. 28, 2022. Marine Corps Recruiting Command has partnered with the Spartan Race and their community of Athletes during 2022 through National and local level event activations. The partnership celebrates athletes' discipline, fighting spirit, and will to overcome obstacles and complete the mission are values shared with the Corps.

U.S. Marines, from Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., start the run with the Marines event at the Sprint 5K at the 2022 West Virginia Spartan Trifecta Weekend Event in Glen Jean, West Virginia, Aug. 28, 2022. Marine Corps Recruiting Command has partnered with the Spartan Race and their community of Athletes during 2022 through National and local level event activations. The partnership celebrates athletes' discipline, fighting spirit, and will to overcome obstacles and complete the mission are values shared with the Corps.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Gustavo Romero

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Anthony T. Ruiz, a squad leader with Echo Company, Battalion Landing Team 2/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, right, participates in Tactical Recovery of Aircraft Personnel training with Swedish Air Force Rangers near Kristianstad, Sweden, Aug. 26, 2022. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and 22nd MEU, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Anthony T. Ruiz, a squad leader with Echo Company, Battalion Landing Team 2/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, right, participates in Tactical Recovery of Aircraft Personnel training with Swedish Air Force Rangers near Kristianstad, Sweden, Aug. 26, 2022. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and 22nd MEU, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

Photo by Sgt. Armando Elizalde

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Christian Montelongo, an infantry Marine with Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, looks through sight during an experimental jungle training exercise, Naval Base Guam, Guam, Mar. 20, 2022. Exercise Noble Arashi is part of 31st MEU’s Noble Series of exercises which are used to validate or invalidate the Family of Naval Concepts, develop techniques and procedures for the employment of MEU assets in support of sea denial and fleet maneuver, and inform future force design and experimentation efforts. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the America Strike Group in the 7th fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners, and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Christian Montelongo, an infantry Marine with Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, looks through sight during an experimental jungle training exercise, Naval Base Guam, Guam, Mar. 20, 2022. Exercise Noble Arashi is part of 31st MEU’s Noble Series of exercises which are used to validate or invalidate the Family of Naval Concepts, develop techniques and procedures for the employment of MEU assets in support of sea denial and fleet maneuver, and inform future force design and experimentation efforts. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the America Strike Group in the 7th fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners, and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Yvonne Iwae

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, stage vehicles in preparation for ship on-load during exercise Native Fury 22 at Yanbu Commercial Port, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Aug. 24, 2022. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia enables the U.S. Marine Corps Central Command and U.S. Central Command to receive and employ forces and resources rapidly in the region through a growing network of western geographic access and staging points.

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, stage vehicles in preparation for ship on-load during exercise Native Fury 22 at Yanbu Commercial Port, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Aug. 24, 2022. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia enables the U.S. Marine Corps Central Command and U.S. Central Command to receive and employ forces and resources rapidly in the region through a growing network of western geographic access and staging points.

Photo by Sgt. Alize Sotelo

U.S. Marines with 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, cut materials for an advanced demolition range during the Sapper Leaders Course on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 18, 2022. The Sapper Leaders Course provides small-unit leaders with the training necessary for independent operation, teaching them how to interpret the operating environment, seize opportunities, and effectively maneuver without direction.

U.S. Marines with 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, cut materials for an advanced demolition range during the Sapper Leaders Course on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 18, 2022. The Sapper Leaders Course provides small-unit leaders with the training necessary for independent operation, teaching them how to interpret the operating environment, seize opportunities, and effectively maneuver without direction.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jaye Townsend

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Stephen Sklenka, deputy commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, meets with Australian Army Warrant Officer Class One Brad Doyle, the regimental sergeant major of 1st Brigade, and Australian Army Brig. Gen. Nicholas Foxall, the commanding officer of 1st Brigade, at Robertson Barracks, NT, Australia, Aug. 25, 2022. U.S. INDOPACOM and Marine Corps Forces Pacific deputy commanders toured the Australian Army 1st Brigade headquarters during their visit in Darwin.

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Stephen Sklenka, deputy commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, meets with Australian Army Warrant Officer Class One Brad Doyle, the regimental sergeant major of 1st Brigade, and Australian Army Brig. Gen. Nicholas Foxall, the commanding officer of 1st Brigade, at Robertson Barracks, NT, Australia, Aug. 25, 2022. U.S. INDOPACOM and Marine Corps Forces Pacific deputy commanders toured the Australian Army 1st Brigade headquarters during their visit in Darwin.

Photo by Cpl. Emeline Molla

Barracks Marines stand at “ceremonial” at ease during a full honors funeral for Sgt. Maj. John L. Canley at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Aug 25, 2022. Canley was awarded the Medal of Honor in 2018 for his actions in 1968 during the battle of Hue City, Vietnam. His award citation notes that while serving as the company gunnery sergeant for Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Sgt. Maj. Canley and his Marines fought off multiple attacks as they patrolled the city streets to relieve another company of Marines.

Barracks Marines stand at “ceremonial” at ease during a full honors funeral for Sgt. Maj. John L. Canley at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Aug 25, 2022. Canley was awarded the Medal of Honor in 2018 for his actions in 1968 during the battle of Hue City, Vietnam. His award citation notes that while serving as the company gunnery sergeant for Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Sgt. Maj. Canley and his Marines fought off multiple attacks as they patrolled the city streets to relieve another company of Marines.

Photo by Cpl. Mark Morales

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Raymond Cardoza, takes part in a field event, during the 2022 DoD Warrior Games in Orlando, Fla. on Aug. 24, 2022. The annual event celebrates the resiliency and dedication of wounded, ill, and injured U.S. Service Members and veterans.

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Raymond Cardoza, takes part in a field event, during the 2022 DoD Warrior Games in Orlando, Fla. on Aug. 24, 2022. The annual event celebrates the resiliency and dedication of wounded, ill, and injured U.S. Service Members and veterans.

Photo by Cpl. Mellizza Bonjoc

A U.S. Marine with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Crisis Response - Central Command takes care of a young girl awaiting processing at an Evacuation Control Checkpoint (ECC) during an evacuation at Hamid Karzai International Airport, Kabul, Afghanistan, Aug. 26, 2021. U.S. service members are assisting the Department of State with a non-combatant evacuation operation (NEO) in Afghanistan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Victor Mancilla)

A U.S. Marine with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Crisis Response - Central Command takes care of a young girl awaiting processing at an Evacuation Control Checkpoint (ECC) during an evacuation at Hamid Karzai International Airport, Kabul, Afghanistan, Aug. 26, 2021. U.S. service members are assisting the Department of State with a non-combatant evacuation operation (NEO) in Afghanistan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Victor Mancilla)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Victor Mancilla

Command Master Chief Curtis Blunt, command master chief, III Marine Expeditionary Force, speaks to recruits inside a compartment of the USS John F. Kennedy recruit barracks during his visit to Recruit Training Command. III MEF, headquartered in Okinawa, Japan, is sponsoring a recruit division, Division 263, for the first time in its history. More than 40,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's only boot camp.

Command Master Chief Curtis Blunt, command master chief, III Marine Expeditionary Force, speaks to recruits inside a compartment of the USS John F. Kennedy recruit barracks during his visit to Recruit Training Command. III MEF, headquartered in Okinawa, Japan, is sponsoring a recruit division, Division 263, for the first time in its history. More than 40,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's only boot camp.

Photo by Chief Petty Officer Brandie Nix

Command Master Chief Curtis Blunt, command master chief, III Marine Expeditionary Force, speaks to recruits inside a compartment of the USS John F. Kennedy recruit barracks during his visit to Recruit Training Command. III MEF, headquartered in Okinawa, Japan, is sponsoring a recruit division, Division 263, for the first time in its history. More than 40,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's only boot camp.

Command Master Chief Curtis Blunt, command master chief, III Marine Expeditionary Force, speaks to recruits inside a compartment of the USS John F. Kennedy recruit barracks during his visit to Recruit Training Command. III MEF, headquartered in Okinawa, Japan, is sponsoring a recruit division, Division 263, for the first time in its history. More than 40,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's only boot camp.

Photo by Chief Petty Officer Brandie Nix

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2/5, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct a live fire exercise aboard the Amphibious Assault Ship USS Tripoli, in the Philippine Sea, Aug. 25, 2022. Marines maintained their proficiency and lethality with M2A1 .50-caliber machine gun weapon systems while underway. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2/5, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct a live fire exercise aboard the Amphibious Assault Ship USS Tripoli, in the Philippine Sea, Aug. 25, 2022. Marines maintained their proficiency and lethality with M2A1 .50-caliber machine gun weapon systems while underway. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Lape

A group of the black volunteers in their dress uniforms, May 1943. Although a dress uniform was not a part of the regular equipment, most of the black Marines spend $54 out of their pay for what is generally considered the snappiest uniform in the armed services.

A group of the black volunteers in their dress uniforms, May 1943. Although a dress uniform was not a part of the regular equipment, most of the black Marines spend $54 out of their pay for what is generally considered the snappiest uniform in the armed services.

Photo by Roger Smith

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Natalie Lamb, the commanding officer of Recruiting Station Fort Worth, awards a Navy and Marie Corps Commendation Medal to Gunnery Sgt. Jamie Self, a career recruiter for Recruiting Substation Arlington, during an award ceremony in Fort Worth, Texas, Aug. 18, 2022. U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Dalmon Moseley, Staff Sgt. Dylan Greene, and Self each earned a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for saving the life of a man wounded in a shooting in Arlington, Texas, Feb. 5, 2022.

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Natalie Lamb, the commanding officer of Recruiting Station Fort Worth, awards a Navy and Marie Corps Commendation Medal to Gunnery Sgt. Jamie Self, a career recruiter for Recruiting Substation Arlington, during an award ceremony in Fort Worth, Texas, Aug. 18, 2022. U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Dalmon Moseley, Staff Sgt. Dylan Greene, and Self each earned a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for saving the life of a man wounded in a shooting in Arlington, Texas, Feb. 5, 2022.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Hannah Hollerud

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jhonny Batistaparra, a combat engineer with Combat Logistics Battalion 22, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, throws a hook during a live demolition range on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 24, 2022. CLB-22’s Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation is the battalion's final evaluation to demonstrate combat readiness through proficiency in core mission essential tasks before they begin a change of operational control to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jhonny Batistaparra, a combat engineer with Combat Logistics Battalion 22, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, throws a hook during a live demolition range on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 24, 2022. CLB-22’s Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation is the battalion's final evaluation to demonstrate combat readiness through proficiency in core mission essential tasks before they begin a change of operational control to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica Mazzamuto

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Josh Flaugher, a crew chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 469, fires a GAU-19 machine gun off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 3, 2022. HMLA-469 conducted a Strike Coordination and Reconnaissance drill in order to increase proficiency and lethality throughout the squadron.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Josh Flaugher, a crew chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 469, fires a GAU-19 machine gun off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 3, 2022. HMLA-469 conducted a Strike Coordination and Reconnaissance drill in order to increase proficiency and lethality throughout the squadron.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Justin Marty

U.S Marine Corps Cpl. Manny, the mascot of Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, tests the durability of an obstacle on MCRD San Diego, Aug. 22, 2022. Manny trains around the base to keep up good order and discipline.

U.S Marine Corps Cpl. Manny, the mascot of Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, tests the durability of an obstacle on MCRD San Diego, Aug. 22, 2022. Manny trains around the base to keep up good order and discipline.

Photo by Cpl. Max Noel

U.S. Marines with 3d Marine Division prepare to start a physical fitness test during a squad competition on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, May 22, 2022. The week-long competition was held to test squads from across the Marine Corps in their mastery of warfighting skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Taggart)

U.S. Marines with 3d Marine Division prepare to start a physical fitness test during a squad competition on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, May 22, 2022. The week-long competition was held to test squads from across the Marine Corps in their mastery of warfighting skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Taggart)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Taggart