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A U.S. Marine with the Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, posts security during a limited scale raid on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 21, 2022. The simulated limited scale raid was conducted to improve the Marines’ ability to plan and conduct ground movements in an austere environment. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps' only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible and lethal force ready to perform a wide range of military operations as the premier crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region.

A U.S. Marine with the Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, posts security during a limited scale raid on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 21, 2022. The simulated limited scale raid was conducted to improve the Marines’ ability to plan and conduct ground movements in an austere environment. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps' only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible and lethal force ready to perform a wide range of military operations as the premier crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Manuel Alvarado

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Paul Ramirez, a combat engineer with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines participates in training 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 3rd 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. Ramirez is a native of Simi Valley, California.

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Paul Ramirez, a combat engineer with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines participates in training 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 3rd 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. Ramirez is a native of Simi Valley, California.

Photo by Cpl. Scott Aubuchon

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Clayton Hilemon and Sgt. Alexander Locconielsen, a low-altitude air-defense gunners with 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, transmits an electronic signal to an incoming drone with the Light Marine Air Defense Integrated System, or L-MADIS, at Marine Corps Outlying Landing Field Atlantic, North Carolina, Oct. 18, 2022. The L-MADIS is an electronic-attack system that counters unmanned-aircraft system by nonkinetic capabilities to destroy or negate aerial threats. 2nd LAAD is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force.

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Clayton Hilemon and Sgt. Alexander Locconielsen, a low-altitude air-defense gunners with 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, transmits an electronic signal to an incoming drone with the Light Marine Air Defense Integrated System, or L-MADIS, at Marine Corps Outlying Landing Field Atlantic, North Carolina, Oct. 18, 2022. The L-MADIS is an electronic-attack system that counters unmanned-aircraft system by nonkinetic capabilities to destroy or negate aerial threats. 2nd LAAD is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force.

Photo by Sgt. Servante Coba

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Benjamin Trumbull, a machine gunner with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines conducts an air assault in support of a United Nations Command Honor Guard alert contingency disbursement rehearsal during Korea Marine Exercise Program 23.1 at Rodriguez Live Fire Complex, Republic of Korea, Nov. 16, 2022. KMEP is conducted routinely to maintain the trust, proficiency, and readiness of the ROK-U.S. Alliance. 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines is forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines, 3rd Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Benjamin Trumbull, a machine gunner with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines conducts an air assault in support of a United Nations Command Honor Guard alert contingency disbursement rehearsal during Korea Marine Exercise Program 23.1 at Rodriguez Live Fire Complex, Republic of Korea, Nov. 16, 2022. KMEP is conducted routinely to maintain the trust, proficiency, and readiness of the ROK-U.S. Alliance. 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines is forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines, 3rd Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Taggart

U.S. Marines assigned to 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company and 3rd Intelligence Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, conduct dynamic targeting and maritime sensing during exercise Katana Strike on Kumejima, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 26, 2022. Katana Strike is led by III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group and is designed to demonstrate proficiency in coalition joint-force planning, coordination, and execution of dynamic targeting in a maritime environment that utilizes ground forces to initiate the targeting cycle. Katana Strike showcases 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, which serves as the central hub for conducting long-range communications between joint ground, naval and aviation units over multiple waveforms. 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. Marines assigned to 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company and 3rd Intelligence Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, conduct dynamic targeting and maritime sensing during exercise Katana Strike on Kumejima, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 26, 2022. Katana Strike is led by III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group and is designed to demonstrate proficiency in coalition joint-force planning, coordination, and execution of dynamic targeting in a maritime environment that utilizes ground forces to initiate the targeting cycle. Katana Strike showcases 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, which serves as the central hub for conducting long-range communications between joint ground, naval and aviation units over multiple waveforms. 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 Staff Sgt. Manuel Serrano

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Grace Gerlach, a combat videographer assigned to Communications Strategy and Operations Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group captures imagery during exercise Katana Strike at Kumejima, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 24, 2022. COMMSTRAT's mission is to train and maintain deployable, task-organized teams that create still and video imagery products and support command element communications objectives.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Grace Gerlach, a combat videographer assigned to Communications Strategy and Operations Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group captures imagery during exercise Katana Strike at Kumejima, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 24, 2022. COMMSTRAT's mission is to train and maintain deployable, task-organized teams that create still and video imagery products and support command element communications objectives.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Manuel Serrano

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines conduct a rifle range with members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force observers during Keen Sword 23 aboard the USS New Orleans LPD-18, Pacific Ocean, Nov. 13, 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 JGSDF. This bilateral field-training exercise between the U.S. military and the JGSDF strengthens interoperability and combat readiness of the U.S.-Japan alliance.

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines conduct a rifle range with members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force observers during Keen Sword 23 aboard the USS New Orleans LPD-18, Pacific Ocean, Nov. 13, 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 JGSDF. This bilateral field-training exercise between the U.S. military and the JGSDF strengthens interoperability and combat readiness of the U.S.-Japan alliance.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lorenzo Ducato

U.S. Marine Capt. Kyle King, the assistant operations officer with 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, poses for a photo with his awards from the 47th Annual Marine Corps Marathon at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Nov. 8, 2022. King is the first active-duty Marine to win the Marine Corps Marathon since 1983. The Marine Corps Marathon promotes physical fitness, generates community goodwill, and showcases the organizational skills of the Marine Corps.

U.S. Marine Capt. Kyle King, the assistant operations officer with 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, poses for a photo with his awards from the 47th Annual Marine Corps Marathon at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Nov. 8, 2022. King is the first active-duty Marine to win the Marine Corps Marathon since 1983. The Marine Corps Marathon promotes physical fitness, generates community goodwill, and showcases the organizational skills of the Marine Corps.

Photo by Cpl. Alexandra Munoz

U.S. Marine Capt. Kyle King, the assistant operations officer with 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, and Hope Sweetnam, King’s partner, pose for a photo after an evening run in Yucca Valley, California, Nov. 8, 2022. King is the first active-duty Marine to win the Marine Corps Marathon since 1983. The Marine Corps Marathon promotes physical fitness, generates community goodwill, and showcases the organizational skills of the Marine Corps.

U.S. Marine Capt. Kyle King, the assistant operations officer with 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, and Hope Sweetnam, King’s partner, pose for a photo after an evening run in Yucca Valley, California, Nov. 8, 2022. King is the first active-duty Marine to win the Marine Corps Marathon since 1983. The Marine Corps Marathon promotes physical fitness, generates community goodwill, and showcases the organizational skills of the Marine Corps.

Photo by Cpl. Alexandra Munoz

U.S. Marines awarded the Sponsorship Recognition Award at the Bands of America Grand National Championships on Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Ind., Nov. 11, 2022. Marine Corps Recruiting Command is proud to partner with Music for All, this partnership helps increase awareness of the Marine Corps’ opportunities and connect with band directors, influencers and students.

U.S. Marines awarded the Sponsorship Recognition Award at the Bands of America Grand National Championships on Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Ind., Nov. 11, 2022. Marine Corps Recruiting Command is proud to partner with Music for All, this partnership helps increase awareness of the Marine Corps’ opportunities and connect with band directors, influencers and students.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez

U.S Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Byron Reed, 9th Marine Corps Recruiting District musician technical assistant, speaks with students at the Bands of America Grand National Championship on Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Ind., Nov. 11, 2022. Marine Corps Recruiting Command is proud to partner with Music for All, this partnership helps increase awareness of the Marine Corps’ opportunities and connect with band directors, influencers and students.

U.S Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Byron Reed, 9th Marine Corps Recruiting District musician technical assistant, speaks with students at the Bands of America Grand National Championship on Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Ind., Nov. 11, 2022. Marine Corps Recruiting Command is proud to partner with Music for All, this partnership helps increase awareness of the Marine Corps’ opportunities and connect with band directors, influencers and students.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez

Pfc. Khalil Wakeem a bulk fuel specialist with 6th Engineer Support Battalion Company B, 4th Marine Logistics Group, rolls up a hose at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Mar. 12, 2022. 6th ESB focuses on innovating and experimenting on Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations. This training covers an innovative, new, and unique expeditionary fueling dispensing system to increase the unit's effectiveness and mission readiness. Marines from 6th ESB have proven their ingenuity by creating a smaller and more agile fueling capability from a much larger legacy fueling system. Their innovative efforts consist of swiftly staging low profile fueling points in order to allow forces the flexibility to flow quickly in and out of enemy engagement zones.

Photo by Cpl. Ryan Schmid

U.S. Marines with 6th Engineer Support Battalion Bulk Fuel Company B, 4th Marine Logistics Group, load gear on a vehicle at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Mar. 12, 2022. The 6th ESB Bulk Fuel Company B focuses on innovating and experimenting on Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations. This training covers the new expeditionary fueling dispensing system to increase the unit's effectiveness and their mission readiness. Marines from 6th ESB have proven their ingenuity by creating a smaller and more agile fueling system from a much larger legacy fueling system. Their innovative efforts consist of swiftly staging low profile fueling points in order to allow forces the flexibility to flow quickly in and out of enemy engagement zones.

Photo by Cpl. Ryan Schmid

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Andrew Bigelow, a military working dog handler with Provost Marshal’s Office, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, and Wwaylon, a MWD with PMO, MCIPAC, demonstrate law enforcement apprehension procedures with a MWD during Exercise Keen Sword 2023 on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 11, 2022. Keen Sword exercises the combined command and control capabilities and lethality developed between MCIPAC, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and the Japan Self-Defense Force. This bilateral field-training demonstrates the U.S. military and JSDF interoperability and combat readiness of the U.S.-Japan Alliance.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Andrew Bigelow, a military working dog handler with Provost Marshal’s Office, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, and Wwaylon, a MWD with PMO, MCIPAC, demonstrate law enforcement apprehension procedures with a MWD during Exercise Keen Sword 2023 on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 11, 2022. Keen Sword exercises the combined command and control capabilities and lethality developed between MCIPAC, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and the Japan Self-Defense Force. This bilateral field-training demonstrates the U.S. military and JSDF interoperability and combat readiness of the U.S.-Japan Alliance.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Sheng

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Carter Mailloux, front, and Lance Cpl. Blaize Benton, back, both chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear specialists with 3rd Marine Logistics Group decontaminate a building during Keen Sword 23, Central Training Area, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 14, 2022. Keen Sword exercises the combined capabilities and lethality developed between the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, 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 Lance Cpl. Carter Mailloux, front, and Lance Cpl. Blaize Benton, back, both chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear specialists with 3rd Marine Logistics Group decontaminate a building during Keen Sword 23, Central Training Area, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 14, 2022. Keen Sword exercises the combined capabilities and lethality developed between the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, 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.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Federico Marquez

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Daniel Best, company first sergeant of Headquarters Service Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force, instructs Marines during a field meet on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, July 28, 2022. The Marines competed in various activities such as pull-ups, sprints, and fireman carries to boost camaraderie and morale in the unit.

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Daniel Best, company first sergeant of Headquarters Service Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force, instructs Marines during a field meet on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, July 28, 2022. The Marines competed in various activities such as pull-ups, sprints, and fireman carries to boost camaraderie and morale in the unit.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Andrews

U.S Marine Corps Cpl. Manny, the mascot of Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, raises his paw for a photo on a training field at MCRD San Diego, Nov. 14, 2022. Posing for photos is one of the tasks that is required of Manny as the Depot mascot.

U.S Marine Corps Cpl. Manny, the mascot of Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, raises his paw for a photo on a training field at MCRD San Diego, Nov. 14, 2022. Posing for photos is one of the tasks that is required of Manny as the Depot mascot.

Photo by Cpl. Max Noel

U.S. Marines with 3rd Force Reconnaissance Company, 4th Marine Division pose for a picture at Fort Whiting National Guard Armory in Mobile, Alabama, Oct. 22, 2022. On Nov. 10, 2022, 3rd Force Reconnaissance Company will conduct parachute operations in their dress blue uniforms with help from Santa to raise awareness for the annual U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. Marines' uniform were altered to meet safety requirements while wearing parachutes.

U.S. Marines with 3rd Force Reconnaissance Company, 4th Marine Division pose for a picture at Fort Whiting National Guard Armory in Mobile, Alabama, Oct. 22, 2022. On Nov. 10, 2022, 3rd Force Reconnaissance Company will conduct parachute operations in their dress blue uniforms with help from Santa to raise awareness for the annual U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. Marines' uniform were altered to meet safety requirements while wearing parachutes.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Diaz

U.S. World War II veterans sit together at the Iwo Jima Memorial on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Dec. 6, 2021. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines formed a formation and expressed gratitude to more than 63 World War II veterans in honor of the 80th anniversary of the attack of Pearl Harbor.

U.S. World War II veterans sit together at the Iwo Jima Memorial on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Dec. 6, 2021. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines formed a formation and expressed gratitude to more than 63 World War II veterans in honor of the 80th anniversary of the attack of Pearl Harbor.

Photo by Cpl. Patrick King

A U.S. Marine with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 conducts an air delivered ground refueling on multiple aircraft at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 27, 2022. VMGR-152 conducted ADGR to train toward rapid-refueling in austere environments for aircraft that cannot be refueled in flight, allowing them to stay in the fight.

A U.S. Marine with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 conducts an air delivered ground refueling on multiple aircraft at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 27, 2022. VMGR-152 conducted ADGR to train toward rapid-refueling in austere environments for aircraft that cannot be refueled in flight, allowing them to stay in the fight.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Emily Weiss