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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

A young girl puts on her dad's cover during a homecoming for Battalion Landing Team 2/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, aboard Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 10, 2022. Marines and Sailors assigned to the 22nd MEU returned home after completing a seven-month deployment with the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. Naval Sixth Fleet area of operations.

A young girl puts on her dad's cover during a homecoming for Battalion Landing Team 2/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, aboard Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 10, 2022. Marines and Sailors assigned to the 22nd MEU returned home after completing a seven-month deployment with the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. Naval Sixth Fleet area of operations.

Photo by Cpl. Yvonna Guyette

U.S. Marines and Sailors with III Marine Expeditionary Force are part of a group of U.S. Marines and Sailors that provided emergency medical aid to locals involved in a traffic accident Oct. 7, 2022 in Luzon, Philippines. These service members are deployed in support of KAMANDAG, 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 of shared experiences.

U.S. Marines and Sailors with III Marine Expeditionary Force are part of a group of U.S. Marines and Sailors that provided emergency medical aid to locals involved in a traffic accident Oct. 7, 2022 in Luzon, Philippines. These service members are deployed in support of KAMANDAG, 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 of shared experiences.

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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Brandon Sells, a radio operator with 3rd Marine Division, practices using a Mini-Secure Communications Controller with Philippine Marines during KAMANDAG 6 at Fort Bonifacio, Philippines, Oct. 10, 2022. This system enables bilateral radio communications between the Philippine and U.S. Marine Corps. 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 of shared experiences. Sells is a native of Henderson, Texas.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Brandon Sells, a radio operator with 3rd Marine Division, practices using a Mini-Secure Communications Controller with Philippine Marines during KAMANDAG 6 at Fort Bonifacio, Philippines, Oct. 10, 2022. This system enables bilateral radio communications between the Philippine and U.S. Marine Corps. 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 of shared experiences. Sells is a native of Henderson, Texas.

Photo by Cpl. Ujian Gosun

U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harriers assigned to the Aviation Combat Element, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct a fly over after departing the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge, in the Atlantic Ocean, Oct. 7, 2022. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 22nd MEU, are operating in U.S. 2nd Fleet in support of naval operations to maintain maritime stability and security across the Atlantic in order to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harriers assigned to the Aviation Combat Element, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct a fly over after departing the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge, in the Atlantic Ocean, Oct. 7, 2022. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 22nd MEU, are operating in U.S. 2nd Fleet in support of naval operations to maintain maritime stability and security across the Atlantic in order to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

Photo by Cpl. Yvonna Guyette

U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge, watch harriers depart during flight operations in the Atlantic Ocean, Oct. 7, 2022. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 22nd MEU, are operating in U.S. 2nd Fleet in support of naval operations to maintain maritime stability and security across the Atlantic in order to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge, watch harriers depart during flight operations in the Atlantic Ocean, Oct. 7, 2022. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 22nd MEU, are operating in U.S. 2nd Fleet in support of naval operations to maintain maritime stability and security across the Atlantic in order to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

Photo by Cpl. Yvonna Guyette

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jacob Konefsky, a rifleman with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines, conducts reconnaissance for a combined amphibious raid with Philippine Marines during KAMANDAG 6, in San Vicente, Philippines, Oct. 10, 2022. 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 of shared experiences. 1/2 is forward deployed under 4th Marines, 3rd Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program. Konefsky is a native of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jacob Konefsky, a rifleman with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines, conducts reconnaissance for a combined amphibious raid with Philippine Marines during KAMANDAG 6, in San Vicente, Philippines, Oct. 10, 2022. 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 of shared experiences. 1/2 is forward deployed under 4th Marines, 3rd Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program. Konefsky is a native of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Taggart

U.S. Marines participate in an active shooter training, Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 26, 2019. Marines with PMO conducted the training to ensure readiness and reliability in the event of an active shooter.

U.S. Marines participate in an active shooter training, Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 26, 2019. Marines with PMO conducted the training to ensure readiness and reliability in the event of an active shooter.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Karis Mattingly

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Juan Gutierrez from Revere, Massachusetts, a crew chief assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 268, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing fires an M240D 7.62mm machine gun at ground targets during Weapons and Tactics Instructors course 1-23 at Yodaville, near Yuma, Arizona, Oct. 5, 2022. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One, 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. Marine Corps Sgt. Juan Gutierrez from Revere, Massachusetts, a crew chief assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 268, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing fires an M240D 7.62mm machine gun at ground targets during Weapons and Tactics Instructors course 1-23 at Yodaville, near Yuma, Arizona, Oct. 5, 2022. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One, 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

Lt. Col. Nicole “Duke” Mann hosts a seminar aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 11, 2016. The seminar was open to all Marines aboard the air station. Mann covered many topics including her background, the path she took to become an astronaut, what NASA is accomplishing currently and what the future holds for potential astronauts. “I’ve been to Cherry Point many times, but only when refueling,” said Mann. “It’s amazing to be back around Marines because NASA is a lot different from the Marine Corps. So it’s a breath of fresh air to hang out with some of the Marines here and talk to them about what it takes to become an astronaut.” Mann is currently the Marine Corps’ only active duty astronaut.

Lt. Col. Nicole “Duke” Mann hosts a seminar aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 11, 2016. The seminar was open to all Marines aboard the air station. Mann covered many topics including her background, the path she took to become an astronaut, what NASA is accomplishing currently and what the future holds for potential astronauts. “I’ve been to Cherry Point many times, but only when refueling,” said Mann. “It’s amazing to be back around Marines because NASA is a lot different from the Marine Corps. So it’s a breath of fresh air to hang out with some of the Marines here and talk to them about what it takes to become an astronaut.” Mann is currently the Marine Corps’ only active duty astronaut.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, conduct planning during Exercise Maltese Dragon, at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Aug. 15, 2022. Exercise Maltese Dragon is a training exercise, hosted by Marine Corps Logistics Operation Group, where logistics staffs train in an exercise-controlled environment undergoing different Combat Operations Center simulated stressors used to train and educate well-rounded Marine Air Ground-Task Force logisticians. 3rd MLG, based out of Okinawa, Japan, is a forward-deployed combat unit that serves as III Marine Expeditionary Force’s comprehensive logistics and combat service support backbone for operations throughout the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility.

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, conduct planning during Exercise Maltese Dragon, at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Aug. 15, 2022. Exercise Maltese Dragon is a training exercise, hosted by Marine Corps Logistics Operation Group, where logistics staffs train in an exercise-controlled environment undergoing different Combat Operations Center simulated stressors used to train and educate well-rounded Marine Air Ground-Task Force logisticians. 3rd MLG, based out of Okinawa, Japan, is a forward-deployed combat unit that serves as III Marine Expeditionary Force’s comprehensive logistics and combat service support backbone for operations throughout the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility.

Photo by Cpl. Alpha Hernandez

Marines with 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, do construction aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. on Oct. 6, 2022. Welders, machinists, and electricians from 8th ESB construct safety modifications to be installed on the recruit barracks across the depot.

Marines with 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, do construction aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. on Oct. 6, 2022. Welders, machinists, and electricians from 8th ESB construct safety modifications to be installed on the recruit barracks across the depot.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher McMurry

U.S. Marines with 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, execute Exercise Spartan Trident at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Sept. 29, 2022. Spartan Trident is a three-part exercise designed to facilitate the development and refinement of tactics, techniques, and procedures required to serve as the inaugural Marine Littoral Regiment.

U.S. Marines with 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, execute Exercise Spartan Trident at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Sept. 29, 2022. Spartan Trident is a three-part exercise designed to facilitate the development and refinement of tactics, techniques, and procedures required to serve as the inaugural Marine Littoral Regiment.

Photo by Sgt. Israel Chincio

Marines with Air Traffic Control conduct flight operations in the ATC tower at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, August 16, 2022. Sgt. Beard, who holds the Guinness world record for most chest-to-ground burpees in one minute, works at the ATC tower as an ATC supervisor.

Marines with Air Traffic Control conduct flight operations in the ATC tower at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, August 16, 2022. Sgt. Beard, who holds the Guinness world record for most chest-to-ground burpees in one minute, works at the ATC tower as an ATC supervisor.

Photo by Cpl. Mitchell Austin

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Nahla Beard, an Air Traffic Controller with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, attempts a Guinness world record at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, August 7, 2021. Cpl. Beard won the Guinness world record for most chest-to-ground burpees in one minute.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Nahla Beard, an Air Traffic Controller with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, attempts a Guinness world record at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, August 7, 2021. Cpl. Beard won the Guinness world record for most chest-to-ground burpees in one minute.

Photo by Cpl. Mitchell Austin

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Nahla Beard, an Air Traffic Controller with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, attempts a Guinness world record at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, August 7, 2021. Cpl. Beard won the Guinness world record for most chest-to-ground burpees in one minute.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Nahla Beard, an Air Traffic Controller with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, attempts a Guinness world record at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, August 7, 2021. Cpl. Beard won the Guinness world record for most chest-to-ground burpees in one minute.

Photo by Cpl. Mitchell Austin

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ryan Lauritsen, a scout sniper with 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines, 3d Marine Division fires a M107 Special Application Scoped Rifle during Resolute Dragon 22 at Kamifurano Maneuver Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Oct. 3, 2022. Resolute Dragon 22 is a bilateral exercise 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. Lauritsen is a native of Dwight, IL.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ryan Lauritsen, a scout sniper with 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines, 3d Marine Division fires a M107 Special Application Scoped Rifle during Resolute Dragon 22 at Kamifurano Maneuver Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Oct. 3, 2022. Resolute Dragon 22 is a bilateral exercise 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. Lauritsen is a native of Dwight, IL.

Photo by Sgt. Kallahan Morris

Misa, a U.S. Marine Corps military working dog with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, takes a break during a search demonstration on MCAS Miramar, San Diego, California, June 2, 2022. The demonstration was part of a tour given to U.S. Marine Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets from Coolidge High School to familiarize them with air-station operations and everyday life in the military.

Misa, a U.S. Marine Corps military working dog with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, takes a break during a search demonstration on MCAS Miramar, San Diego, California, June 2, 2022. The demonstration was part of a tour given to U.S. Marine Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets from Coolidge High School to familiarize them with air-station operations and everyday life in the military.

Photo by Cpl. Brienna Tuck

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jake Brandimarte, a Seaford, New York, native and squad leader with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, poses for a photo during Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 28, 2022. “Something I would tell someone wanting to join the Marine Corps is think long and hard about your decision.” said Brandimarte. “The Marine Corps is a beast of its own and you will only get in return what you put into it. Don’t come into the Marine Corps half hearted, make sure you're invested in your decision.” The purpose of a MCCRE is to formally evaluate the unit’s combat readiness in preparation for deployment.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jake Brandimarte, a Seaford, New York, native and squad leader with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, poses for a photo during Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 28, 2022. “Something I would tell someone wanting to join the Marine Corps is think long and hard about your decision.” said Brandimarte. “The Marine Corps is a beast of its own and you will only get in return what you put into it. Don’t come into the Marine Corps half hearted, make sure you're invested in your decision.” The purpose of a MCCRE is to formally evaluate the unit’s combat readiness in preparation for deployment.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Emma Gray

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Conor Hicks, a rifleman with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, in support of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force UNITAS LXIII scans for threats during an amphibious assault training event during exercise UNITAS LXIII in Itaoca, Brazil, Sept. 16, 2022. A landing craft, utility was used to move Brazilian, United States, and Uruguayan marines to shore from the amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde, where they secured a beachhead. UNITAS develops and sustains relationships that improve the capacity of our 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. Hicks is a native of Florence, Kentucky.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Conor Hicks, a rifleman with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, in support of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force UNITAS LXIII scans for threats during an amphibious assault training event during exercise UNITAS LXIII in Itaoca, Brazil, Sept. 16, 2022. A landing craft, utility was used to move Brazilian, United States, and Uruguayan marines to shore from the amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde, where they secured a beachhead. UNITAS develops and sustains relationships that improve the capacity of our 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. Hicks is a native of Florence, Kentucky.

Photo by Lance Cpl. David Intriago