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A U.S. Marine with 2d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, participates in a platoon live-fire maneuver on range 410A as a part of a Service Level Training Exercise on Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, July 29, 2023. The SLTE is a series of exercises designed to prepare Marines for future operations around the globe and to enhance the combat readiness for all elements of the Marine Air Ground Task Force.

A U.S. Marine with 2d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, participates in a platoon live-fire maneuver on range 410A as a part of a Service Level Training Exercise on Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, July 29, 2023. The SLTE is a series of exercises designed to prepare Marines for future operations around the globe and to enhance the combat readiness for all elements of the Marine Air Ground Task Force.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua Kumakaw

The Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Eric M. Smith passes the noncommissioned officer sword to the incoming Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz during the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, August 10, 2023.

The Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Eric M. Smith passes the noncommissioned officer sword to the incoming Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz during the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, August 10, 2023.

Photo by SSgt. Kelsey Dornfeld

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Angelina Monnette, an engineer equipment operator with 2d Landing Support Battalion, 2d Marine Logistics Group, 2d Marine Division, conducts an obstacle course during a Martial Arts Instructor Course on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 20, 2023. MAI Courses are designed to develop the individual Marine’s understanding of combative techniques while enduring both mental and physical stressors.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Angelina Monnette, an engineer equipment operator with 2d Landing Support Battalion, 2d Marine Logistics Group, 2d Marine Division, conducts an obstacle course during a Martial Arts Instructor Course on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 20, 2023. MAI Courses are designed to develop the individual Marine’s understanding of combative techniques while enduring both mental and physical stressors.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Osmar Gutierrez

Sergeant Major Carlos A. Ruiz Official Biography Photo

Sergeant Major Carlos A. Ruiz Official Biography Photo

Photo by USMC

A Light Armored Vehicle, electronic warfare variant is manned by Marines and Sailors in defense of the amphibious task force aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), while transiting the Suez Canal, Aug. 6, 2023. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), under the command and control of Task Force 51/5, is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Central Command area of operations, employed by U.S. Fifth Fleet to maintain maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.

A Light Armored Vehicle, electronic warfare variant is manned by Marines and Sailors in defense of the amphibious task force aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), while transiting the Suez Canal, Aug. 6, 2023. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), under the command and control of Task Force 51/5, is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Central Command area of operations, employed by U.S. Fifth Fleet to maintain maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.

Photo by Sgt. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean

Francisco Ocegueda, the American Battle Monuments Commission Deputy Director of Cemetery Operations for the Pacific Region gives remarks during the 81st Anniversary of the Battle of Guadalcanal Ceremony at the Guadalcanal American Memorial in Honiara, Solomon Islands, August 7, 2023. The Battle of Guadalcanal, also known as Operation Watchtower, was a seven-month campaign that marked the first Allied land offensive in the Pacific theater in World War II.

Francisco Ocegueda, the American Battle Monuments Commission Deputy Director of Cemetery Operations for the Pacific Region gives remarks during the 81st Anniversary of the Battle of Guadalcanal Ceremony at the Guadalcanal American Memorial in Honiara, Solomon Islands, August 7, 2023. The Battle of Guadalcanal, also known as Operation Watchtower, was a seven-month campaign that marked the first Allied land offensive in the Pacific theater in World War II.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Courtney G. White

A U.S. Marine with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable)’s Maritime Special Purpose Force sets security during training aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), Mediterranean Sea, July 31, 2023. The 26th MEU(SOC), embarked with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, continues to maximize training opportunities across the Marine Air-Ground Task Force while on a scheduled deployment as the Tri-Geographic Combatant Command Immediate Response Force within the Fifth and Sixth Fleet’s area of responsibility.

A U.S. Marine with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable)’s Maritime Special Purpose Force sets security during training aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), Mediterranean Sea, July 31, 2023. The 26th MEU(SOC), embarked with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, continues to maximize training opportunities across the Marine Air-Ground Task Force while on a scheduled deployment as the Tri-Geographic Combatant Command Immediate Response Force within the Fifth and Sixth Fleet’s area of responsibility.

Photo by Sgt. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Michael J. Borgschulte, commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, conducts pre-flight checks on an MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 362, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd MAW, on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Aug. 3, 2023. Borgschulte assumed command of 3rd MAW on June 30 and is flying the MV-22B Osprey to experience the combat capability of the aircraft firsthand.

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Michael J. Borgschulte, commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, conducts pre-flight checks on an MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 362, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd MAW, on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Aug. 3, 2023. Borgschulte assumed command of 3rd MAW on June 30 and is flying the MV-22B Osprey to experience the combat capability of the aircraft firsthand.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing is offloaded by U.S. Marines and Filipino citizens during relief efforts in the wake of Typhoon Egay, international name Typhoon Doksuri, on Fuga Island, Philippines, Aug. 3, 2023. At the request of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, U.S. Marines are providing relief and lifesaving capabilities to remote regions of the Philippines. The forward presence and ready posture of I Marine Expeditionary Force assets in the region facilitated rapid and effective response to crisis, demonstrating U.S. commitment to Allies and partners. During the three days of relief efforts, VMM-163 delivered approximately 64,000 pounds of food and water, provided by the Government of the Philippines, to remote, affected communities.

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing is offloaded by U.S. Marines and Filipino citizens during relief efforts in the wake of Typhoon Egay, international name Typhoon Doksuri, on Fuga Island, Philippines, Aug. 3, 2023. At the request of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, U.S. Marines are providing relief and lifesaving capabilities to remote regions of the Philippines. The forward presence and ready posture of I Marine Expeditionary Force assets in the region facilitated rapid and effective response to crisis, demonstrating U.S. commitment to Allies and partners. During the three days of relief efforts, VMM-163 delivered approximately 64,000 pounds of food and water, provided by the Government of the Philippines, to remote, affected communities.

Photo by Sgt. Sean Potter

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Daniel Lauer, a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing passes emergency relief supplies to a Filipino citizen in support of relief efforts in the wake of Typhoon Egay, international name Typhoon Doksuri, on Fuga Island, Philippines, Aug. 3, 2023. At the request of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, U.S. Marines are providing relief and lifesaving capabilities to remote regions of the Philippines. The forward presence and ready posture of I Marine Expeditionary Force assets in the region facilitated rapid and effective response to crisis, demonstrating U.S. commitment to Allies and partners. During the three days of relief efforts, VMM-163 delivered approximately 64,000 pounds of food and water, provided by the Government of the Philippines, to remote, affected communities. Lauer is a Gurnee, Illinois native.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Daniel Lauer, a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing passes emergency relief supplies to a Filipino citizen in support of relief efforts in the wake of Typhoon Egay, international name Typhoon Doksuri, on Fuga Island, Philippines, Aug. 3, 2023. At the request of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, U.S. Marines are providing relief and lifesaving capabilities to remote regions of the Philippines. The forward presence and ready posture of I Marine Expeditionary Force assets in the region facilitated rapid and effective response to crisis, demonstrating U.S. commitment to Allies and partners. During the three days of relief efforts, VMM-163 delivered approximately 64,000 pounds of food and water, provided by the Government of the Philippines, to remote, affected communities. Lauer is a Gurnee, Illinois native.

Photo by Sgt. Sean Potter

U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Robert Robinson, right, the operations chief with 1st Marine Division, greets Royal Australian Army Brigadier Gregory Novak, the 6th Combat Support Brigade commander, before a Talisman Sabre 23 staff brief at Lavarack Barracks in Townsville, Australia, July 20, 2023. Talisman Sabre is the largest bilateral military exercise between Australia and the United States advancing a free and open Indo-Pacific by strengthening relationships and interoperability among key Allies and enhancing our collective capabilities to respond to a wide array of potential security concerns.

U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Robert Robinson, right, the operations chief with 1st Marine Division, greets Royal Australian Army Brigadier Gregory Novak, the 6th Combat Support Brigade commander, before a Talisman Sabre 23 staff brief at Lavarack Barracks in Townsville, Australia, July 20, 2023. Talisman Sabre is the largest bilateral military exercise between Australia and the United States advancing a free and open Indo-Pacific by strengthening relationships and interoperability among key Allies and enhancing our collective capabilities to respond to a wide array of potential security concerns.

Photo by Cpl. Emeline Molla

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2/1, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, utilize combat rubber raiding craft for transit during an amphibious assault with the 1st Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force in the Coral Sea, Aug. 2, during Exercise Talisman Sabre 23. The amphibious assault demonstrated how Marines can deploy rapidly across all domains while supporting a wide range of missions. Talisman Sabre is the largest bilateral military exercise between Australia and the United States advancing a free and open Indo-Pacific by strengthening relationships and interoperability among key allies and enhancing our collective capabilities to respond to a wide array of potential security concerns.

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2/1, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, utilize combat rubber raiding craft for transit during an amphibious assault with the 1st Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force in the Coral Sea, Aug. 2, during Exercise Talisman Sabre 23. The amphibious assault demonstrated how Marines can deploy rapidly across all domains while supporting a wide range of missions. Talisman Sabre is the largest bilateral military exercise between Australia and the United States advancing a free and open Indo-Pacific by strengthening relationships and interoperability among key allies and enhancing our collective capabilities to respond to a wide array of potential security concerns.

Photo by Cpl. Vincent Pham

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Justin O’Neal, a team leader and Lance Cpl. Ignacio Aguinaga, a machine gunner with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, fire a M2A1 .50-caliber machine gun during a littoral live fire exercise for Marine Aviation Support Activity 23 at Punta Baja, Palawan, Philippines, July 15, 2023. MASA 23 is a bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. Marine Corps, aimed at enhancing interoperability and coordination in support of U.S.-Philippine mutual defense. O’Neal is a Beaumont, Texas native. Aguinaga is a Ennis, Texas native.

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Justin O’Neal, a team leader and Lance Cpl. Ignacio Aguinaga, a machine gunner with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, fire a M2A1 .50-caliber machine gun during a littoral live fire exercise for Marine Aviation Support Activity 23 at Punta Baja, Palawan, Philippines, July 15, 2023. MASA 23 is a bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. Marine Corps, aimed at enhancing interoperability and coordination in support of U.S.-Philippine mutual defense. O’Neal is a Beaumont, Texas native. Aguinaga is a Ennis, Texas native.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Torres

U.S. Marines, with 3d Littoral Combat Team, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, set up bug nets during a joint, bilateral, littoral campaign with the Philippine Marine Corps Battalion Landing Team 10 during Balikatan 23 on Fuga, Philippines, April 21, 2023. The littoral campaign took place over three days, during which the joint and bilateral force secured key maritime terrain on three islands in the Luzon Strait. Balikatan 23 the 38th iteration of the annual bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and 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

U.S. Marines, with 3d Littoral Combat Team, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, set up bug nets during a joint, bilateral, littoral campaign with the Philippine Marine Corps Battalion Landing Team 10 during Balikatan 23 on Fuga, Philippines, April 21, 2023. The littoral campaign took place over three days, during which the joint and bilateral force secured key maritime terrain on three islands in the Luzon Strait. Balikatan 23 the 38th iteration of the annual bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and 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. Grace Gerlach

U.S. Marines participate in a simulated Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear exercise during the Force Headquarters Group Super Squad Competition at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July, 23, 2023. During the multi-day competition, reserve units from all across the Marine Corps, exercised their technical and tactical proficiencies by competing in events that highlighted offensive/defensive operations, patrolling techniques, combat marksmanship, physical endurance and small unit leadership.

U.S. Marines participate in a simulated Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear exercise during the Force Headquarters Group Super Squad Competition at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July, 23, 2023. During the multi-day competition, reserve units from all across the Marine Corps, exercised their technical and tactical proficiencies by competing in events that highlighted offensive/defensive operations, patrolling techniques, combat marksmanship, physical endurance and small unit leadership.

Photo by Cpl. Mitchell Johnson

U.S. Marines participate in a pistol shooting competition during the Force Headquarters Group Super Squad Competition at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July, 24, 2023. During the multi-day competition, reserve units from all across the Marine Corps, exercised their technical and tactical proficiencies by competing in events that highlighted offensive/defensive operations, patrolling techniques, combat marksmanship, physical endurance and small unit leadership.

U.S. Marines participate in a pistol shooting competition during the Force Headquarters Group Super Squad Competition at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July, 24, 2023. During the multi-day competition, reserve units from all across the Marine Corps, exercised their technical and tactical proficiencies by competing in events that highlighted offensive/defensive operations, patrolling techniques, combat marksmanship, physical endurance and small unit leadership.

Photo by Cpl. Mitchell Johnson

U.S. Navy Hospitalman 2nd Class Nicholas Mclellan, a student with Mountain Medicine 1-23, practices rappelling during MMED at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, California, July 23, 2023. MMED challenges service members with various medical and technical problems common to mountainous environments in preparation for future conflicts in austere terrain.

U.S. Navy Hospitalman 2nd Class Nicholas Mclellan, a student with Mountain Medicine 1-23, practices rappelling during MMED at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, California, July 23, 2023. MMED challenges service members with various medical and technical problems common to mountainous environments in preparation for future conflicts in austere terrain.

Photo by LCpl. Anna Higman

U.S. Marines with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, conduct underwater helicopter egress training at the Modular Amphibious Egress Trainer at Camp Horno on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 22, 2019. The MAET teaches Marines to calmly and safely evacuate out of a submerged aircraft. The training is a requirement for any Marines flying in aircraft over water.

U.S. Marines with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, conduct underwater helicopter egress training at the Modular Amphibious Egress Trainer at Camp Horno on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 22, 2019. The MAET teaches Marines to calmly and safely evacuate out of a submerged aircraft. The training is a requirement for any Marines flying in aircraft over water.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Cortez

A U.S. Navy LCAC enters the well deck of the San Antonio class amphibious transport docking ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) on the Atlantic Ocean, July 25, 2023. The USS Mesa Verde (LPD-19), assigned to the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), 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 photo by Cpl. Michele Clarke)

A U.S. Navy LCAC enters the well deck of the San Antonio class amphibious transport docking ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) on the Atlantic Ocean, July 25, 2023. The USS Mesa Verde (LPD-19), assigned to the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), 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 photo by Cpl. Michele Clarke)

Photo by Cpl. Michele Clarke

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jack Collins, left, and Lance Cpl. William Hernan, both motor transportation operators with 3d Littoral Logistics Battalion, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, set security with an M240B machine gun during a field exercise at Kahuku Training Area, Hawaii, July 26, 2023. The training aims to refine littoral sustainment team techniques to execute future missions better and validate standard operating procedures.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jack Collins, left, and Lance Cpl. William Hernan, both motor transportation operators with 3d Littoral Logistics Battalion, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, set security with an M240B machine gun during a field exercise at Kahuku Training Area, Hawaii, July 26, 2023. The training aims to refine littoral sustainment team techniques to execute future missions better and validate standard operating procedures.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Malia Sparks