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U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and members of the Philippine Navy pose for a photo during an artillery live fire exercise at Colonel Ernesto Rabina Air Base, Tarlac, Philippines, Oct. 5, 2022. The live fire exercise provided an opportunity for marines to train together, developing small unit leadership while increasing efficiency and lethality. KAMANDAG is an annual bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades shared experiences.

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and members of the Philippine Navy pose for a photo during an artillery live fire exercise at Colonel Ernesto Rabina Air Base, Tarlac, Philippines, Oct. 5, 2022. The live fire exercise provided an opportunity for marines to train together, developing small unit leadership while increasing efficiency and lethality. KAMANDAG is an annual bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades shared experiences.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Manuel Alvarado

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Michael Mauch, a pilot with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, monitors aircraft systems at Ie Shima, Japan, Oct. 15, 2022. VMGR-152 supported Marines and Sailors with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, transporting personnel, equipment, and fuel across the Indo-Pacific region.

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Michael Mauch, a pilot with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, monitors aircraft systems at Ie Shima, Japan, Oct. 15, 2022. VMGR-152 supported Marines and Sailors with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, transporting personnel, equipment, and fuel across the Indo-Pacific region.

Photo by Sgt. Jackson Ricker

A U.S. Marine with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, posts security during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 4, 2022. The purpose of a MCCRE is to formally evaluate the unit’s combat readiness in preparation for deployment.

A U.S. Marine with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, posts security during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 4, 2022. The purpose of a MCCRE is to formally evaluate the unit’s combat readiness in preparation for deployment.

Photo by Cpl. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean

Senior leaders from the Brazilian and United States Marine Corps pose for a photograph with Marines from their respective services following a training evolution on Ilha do Governador Brazilian Marine Corps base, Rio de Janeiro, during Exercise UNITAS LXIII, Sept. 7, 2022. For the last 63 year, UNITAS has developed and sustained relationships that improve the capacity of Marine Forces, South's reemerging and enduring maritime partners to achieve common objectives. Additionally, the military-to-military exchanges foster friendly, mutual cooperation and understanding among participating navies and marine corps.

Senior leaders from the Brazilian and United States Marine Corps pose for a photograph with Marines from their respective services following a training evolution on Ilha do Governador Brazilian Marine Corps base, Rio de Janeiro, during Exercise UNITAS LXIII, Sept. 7, 2022. For the last 63 year, UNITAS has developed and sustained relationships that improve the capacity of Marine Forces, South's reemerging and enduring maritime partners to achieve common objectives. Additionally, the military-to-military exchanges foster friendly, mutual cooperation and understanding among participating navies and marine corps.

Photo by Maj. Jeremy Wheeler

Firefighters with Marine Corps Installations Pacific Fire and Emergency Services use a hose to extinguish a simulated fire in a multi-vehicle accident crisis response drill during Exercise Constant Vigilance 2022 on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 19, 2022. The annual drill was held to convey the readiness and capabilities of various installations and first responders in the event of an emergency. CV22 is a Force Protection Condition and crisis response evaluation to validate regional installations, camps, and tenant antiterrorism plans and policies.

Firefighters with Marine Corps Installations Pacific Fire and Emergency Services use a hose to extinguish a simulated fire in a multi-vehicle accident crisis response drill during Exercise Constant Vigilance 2022 on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 19, 2022. The annual drill was held to convey the readiness and capabilities of various installations and first responders in the event of an emergency. CV22 is a Force Protection Condition and crisis response evaluation to validate regional installations, camps, and tenant antiterrorism plans and policies.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Sheng

U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One conduct a post flight check on a UH-1Y Venom during Weapons and Tactics Instructors course 1-23 near Yuma, Arizona, on Oct. 13, 2022. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1, providing standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine aviation training and readiness, and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics.

U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One conduct a post flight check on a UH-1Y Venom during Weapons and Tactics Instructors course 1-23 near Yuma, Arizona, on Oct. 13, 2022. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1, providing standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine aviation training and readiness, and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle Chan

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, commander, U.S. Africa Command visited the USNS Trenton, which is currently at port at La Goulette Pie, Morocco, Oct. 19, 2022. The visit to Tunisia began with a visit to Morocco and was Langley's third to Africa since taking command. (photo courtesy of the U.S. Embassy in Tunisia)

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, commander, U.S. Africa Command visited the USNS Trenton, which is currently at port at La Goulette Pie, Morocco, Oct. 19, 2022. The visit to Tunisia began with a visit to Morocco and was Langley's third to Africa since taking command. (photo courtesy of the U.S. Embassy in Tunisia)

Photo by U.S. Embassy in Tunisia

Gen. Langley, commander, and Sgt. Maj. Thresher, senior enlisted leader, laid a wreath at the North Africa American Cemetery & Memorial in Carthage, Tunisia, during a recent trip to honor the final resting place for 2,841 American soldiers who served during World War II. The visit to Tunisia began with a visit to Morocco and was Langley's third to Africa since taking command. (photo courtesy of the U.S. Embassy in Tunisia)

Gen. Langley, commander, and Sgt. Maj. Thresher, senior enlisted leader, laid a wreath at the North Africa American Cemetery & Memorial in Carthage, Tunisia, during a recent trip to honor the final resting place for 2,841 American soldiers who served during World War II. The visit to Tunisia began with a visit to Morocco and was Langley's third to Africa since taking command. (photo courtesy of the U.S. Embassy in Tunisia)

Photo by Senior Master Sgt. Megan Crusher

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, commander, U.S. Africa Command, greets General Belkhir El Farouk, inspector general of the Moroccan Armed Forces and commander of the Southern Zone, to discuss shared security interests and future areas of potential cooperation in Rabat, Morocco, on Oct. 17, 2022. The visit to Morocco, followed by a stop in Tunisia, was Langley's third to Africa since taking command. (photo courtesy of the U.S. Embassy in Morocco)

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, commander, U.S. Africa Command, greets General Belkhir El Farouk, inspector general of the Moroccan Armed Forces and commander of the Southern Zone, to discuss shared security interests and future areas of potential cooperation in Rabat, Morocco, on Oct. 17, 2022. The visit to Morocco, followed by a stop in Tunisia, was Langley's third to Africa since taking command. (photo courtesy of the U.S. Embassy in Morocco)

Photo by U.S. Embassy in Morocco

A U.S. Marine with 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines, 3rd Marine Division, participates in bilateral force-on-force training during Resolute Dragon 22 at Kamifurano Maneuver Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Oct. 12, 2022. Resolute Dragon 22 is an annual bilateral exercise designed to strengthen the defensive capabilities of the U.S.-Japan Alliance by exercising integrated command and control, targeting, combined arms, and maneuver across multiple domains.

A U.S. Marine with 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines, 3rd Marine Division, participates in bilateral force-on-force training during Resolute Dragon 22 at Kamifurano Maneuver Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Oct. 12, 2022. Resolute Dragon 22 is an annual bilateral exercise designed to strengthen the defensive capabilities of the U.S.-Japan Alliance by exercising integrated command and control, targeting, combined arms, and maneuver across multiple domains.

Photo by Cpl. Scott Aubuchon

Blue cell participants of the Information Warfighter Exercise 20.2 plan their next attack during the IWX 20.2 at the Marine Corps Civil-Military Operations School, Quantico, Va., Oct. 30, 2020. IWX assist with the training of all Information Related Capabilities mission requirements with the integration of our sister services and partners allies.

Blue cell participants of the Information Warfighter Exercise 20.2 plan their next attack during the IWX 20.2 at the Marine Corps Civil-Military Operations School, Quantico, Va., Oct. 30, 2020. IWX assist with the training of all Information Related Capabilities mission requirements with the integration of our sister services and partners allies.

Photo by Courtesy Photo

U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 3rd Marines, 3rd Marine Division, disembark from an MV-22 Osprey at a landing zone in Hokkaido, Japan, Oct. 5, 2022. Resolute Dragon 22 is an annual bilateral exercise designed to strengthen the defensive capabilities of the U.S.-Japan Alliance by exercising integrated command and control, targeting, combined arms and maneuver across multiple domains.

U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 3rd Marines, 3rd Marine Division, disembark from an MV-22 Osprey at a landing zone in Hokkaido, Japan, Oct. 5, 2022. Resolute Dragon 22 is an annual bilateral exercise designed to strengthen the defensive capabilities of the U.S.-Japan Alliance by exercising integrated command and control, targeting, combined arms and maneuver across multiple domains.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Justin Marty

U.S. Marines with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force-Darwin 22, approach a support by fire position during a platoon live-fire attack as part of exercise Darrandarra 22, at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT, Australia, June 10, 2022. Exercise Darrandarra 22 increases MRF-D 22’s readiness to respond to realistic crises throughout the range of military operations within the region.

U.S. Marines with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force-Darwin 22, approach a support by fire position during a platoon live-fire attack as part of exercise Darrandarra 22, at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT, Australia, June 10, 2022. Exercise Darrandarra 22 increases MRF-D 22’s readiness to respond to realistic crises throughout the range of military operations within the region.

Photo by Cpl. Cedar Barnes

U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 464 finalize the preflight check of a CH-53E Super Stallion at an undisclosed location, Oct. 11, 2022. HMH-464 provided assault support for Marine Forces Special Operations Command during Exercise Raven 23-1 to enhance combat readiness in an unfamiliar expeditionary environment. HMH-464 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force.

U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 464 finalize the preflight check of a CH-53E Super Stallion at an undisclosed location, Oct. 11, 2022. HMH-464 provided assault support for Marine Forces Special Operations Command during Exercise Raven 23-1 to enhance combat readiness in an unfamiliar expeditionary environment. HMH-464 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force.

Photo by Pfc. Rowdy Vanskike

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Levonte Gilyard, a motor transport operator with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, fires an M2A1 machine gun during company field exercise 1-23 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 12, 2022. 1st ANGLICO conducted COFEX 1-23 to develop, sustain, and enhance core competencies required to support I Marine Expeditionary Force across the company’s Training and Readiness standards and the Warfighting Functions.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Levonte Gilyard, a motor transport operator with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, fires an M2A1 machine gun during company field exercise 1-23 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 12, 2022. 1st ANGLICO conducted COFEX 1-23 to develop, sustain, and enhance core competencies required to support I Marine Expeditionary Force across the company’s Training and Readiness standards and the Warfighting Functions.

Photo by Cpl. Atticus Martinez

From Left, U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Sebastian Oprea, a rifleman with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment (3/7), Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force-Darwin 22, Australian Army Lance Cpl. Brendan Bond, a sniper with 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, 7th Brigade, and U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Fernando Cabral, a rifleman with 3/7, GCE, MRF-D 22, pose for a photograph during exercise Southern Jackaroo 22 at Shoalwater Bay Training Area, Queensland, Australia, May 18, 2022. Southern Jackaroo is a multilateral exercise carried out by Marines with MRF-D, the Australian Army and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers, focusing on live-fire and combined arms training.

From Left, U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Sebastian Oprea, a rifleman with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment (3/7), Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force-Darwin 22, Australian Army Lance Cpl. Brendan Bond, a sniper with 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, 7th Brigade, and U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Fernando Cabral, a rifleman with 3/7, GCE, MRF-D 22, pose for a photograph during exercise Southern Jackaroo 22 at Shoalwater Bay Training Area, Queensland, Australia, May 18, 2022. Southern Jackaroo is a multilateral exercise carried out by Marines with MRF-D, the Australian Army and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers, focusing on live-fire and combined arms training.

Photo by Cpl. Cedar Barnes

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Rubin Tan, the Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz Communication Strategy and Operations chief, assembles a donated bike at a storage facility on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 14, 2021. The mission of the Toys for Tots program is to collect new, unwrapped toys and distribute those toys to less fortunate children during Christmas. MCB Camp Blaz participated in the annual campaign to help bring the joy of Christmas and send a message of hope to less fortunate children in Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Rubin Tan, the Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz Communication Strategy and Operations chief, assembles a donated bike at a storage facility on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 14, 2021. The mission of the Toys for Tots program is to collect new, unwrapped toys and distribute those toys to less fortunate children during Christmas. MCB Camp Blaz participated in the annual campaign to help bring the joy of Christmas and send a message of hope to less fortunate children in Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

Photo by Cpl. Andrew King

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Aaron Lucas, a CH-53E Super Stallion crew chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 464, supervises maintenance at an undisclosed location, Oct. 11, 2022. HMH-464 provided assault support for Marine Forces Special Operations Command during Exercise Raven 23-1 to enhance combat readiness in an unfamiliar expeditionary environment. HMH-464 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Aaron Lucas, a CH-53E Super Stallion crew chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 464, supervises maintenance at an undisclosed location, Oct. 11, 2022. HMH-464 provided assault support for Marine Forces Special Operations Command during Exercise Raven 23-1 to enhance combat readiness in an unfamiliar expeditionary environment. HMH-464 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force.

Photo by Pfc. Rowdy Vanskike

Aviation Structural Mechanic Airman Haily Castillo, Culinary Specialist 1st Class Jon Hale, and Senior Chief Culinary Specialist Lemuel Manlogon cut a cake together in celebration of the Navy’s 247th birthday at the Far East Café onboard Naval Air Facility Atsugi Oct. 13, 2022. Traditionally the Navy’s birthday cake is to be cut by the most senior and the most junior Sailor at the same time, representing the passing of knowledge and experience from one generation to the next.

Aviation Structural Mechanic Airman Haily Castillo, Culinary Specialist 1st Class Jon Hale, and Senior Chief Culinary Specialist Lemuel Manlogon cut a cake together in celebration of the Navy’s 247th birthday at the Far East Café onboard Naval Air Facility Atsugi Oct. 13, 2022. Traditionally the Navy’s birthday cake is to be cut by the most senior and the most junior Sailor at the same time, representing the passing of knowledge and experience from one generation to the next.

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Rafael A

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ayline Mota, Marine Corps Recruiting Commanding Supply Chief, receives award from Maj. Gen. William J. Bowers, MCRC Commanding General, and Sgt. Maj. Adan F. Moreno, MCRC Sergeant Major, at James Wesley Marsh center, on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., September 30. Marines and civilians receive awards for their contribution and dedication to MCRC after making mission for fiscal year 2022.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ayline Mota, Marine Corps Recruiting Commanding Supply Chief, receives award from Maj. Gen. William J. Bowers, MCRC Commanding General, and Sgt. Maj. Adan F. Moreno, MCRC Sergeant Major, at James Wesley Marsh center, on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., September 30. Marines and civilians receive awards for their contribution and dedication to MCRC after making mission for fiscal year 2022.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez