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U.S. Marines and Sailors stand in formation for the graduation ceremony for Basic Reconnaissance Course 2-26 with Reconnaissance Training the Company, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 3, 2026. Employed as an element of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force, Reconnaissance Marines operate in specialized teams to provide timely information to the supported commander to shape and influence the battlefield. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Sherchand)

U.S. Marines and Sailors stand in formation for the graduation ceremony for Basic Reconnaissance Course 2-26 with Reconnaissance Training the Company, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 3, 2026. Employed as an element of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force, Reconnaissance Marines operate in specialized teams to provide timely information to the supported commander to shape and influence the battlefield. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Sherchand)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Sherchand

U.S. Marines and Sailors participate in the graduation ceremony for Basic Reconnaissance Course 2-26 with Reconnaissance Training Company, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 3, 2026. Employed as an element of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force, Reconnaissance Marines operate in specialized teams to provide timely information to the supported commander to shape and influence the battlefield. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Caitlyn Watts)

U.S. Marines and Sailors participate in the graduation ceremony for Basic Reconnaissance Course 2-26 with Reconnaissance Training Company, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 3, 2026. Employed as an element of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force, Reconnaissance Marines operate in specialized teams to provide timely information to the supported commander to shape and influence the battlefield. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Caitlyn Watts)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Caitlyn Stone

U.S. Marines with Maritime Special Purpose Force, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), fast rope from a Navy MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26, aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) while underway in the Caribbean Sea, April 24, 2026.

U.S. Marines with Maritime Special Purpose Force, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), fast rope from a Navy MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26, aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) while underway in the Caribbean Sea, April 24, 2026.

Photo by Cpl. Sharon Errisuriz

Two U.S. Marine Corps F-35C Lightning II aircraft assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1), fly over the Pacific Ocean during an air-to-air refueling exercise as part of Weapons and Tactics Instructor course 2-26, near Camp Pendleton, California, April 9, 2026. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1 which emphasizes operational integration of the seven functions of Marine aviation in support of the Marine Air Ground Task Force, Joint and Coalition Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Seferino Gamez)

Two U.S. Marine Corps F-35C Lightning II aircraft assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1), fly over the Pacific Ocean during an air-to-air refueling exercise as part of Weapons and Tactics Instructor course 2-26, near Camp Pendleton, California, April 9, 2026. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1 which emphasizes operational integration of the seven functions of Marine aviation in support of the Marine Air Ground Task Force, Joint and Coalition Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Seferino Gamez)

Photo by Cpl. Seferino Gamez

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Justin Braun, a powerline mechanic assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 251, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, inspects an F-35C Lightning II prior to a mission in support of Red Flag-Nellis 25-3 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, July 22, 2025. Red Flag strengthens integration among joint force partners to maximize strategic capabilities, readiness and lethality. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jennifer Nesbitt)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Justin Braun, a powerline mechanic assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 251, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, inspects an F-35C Lightning II prior to a mission in support of Red Flag-Nellis 25-3 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, July 22, 2025. Red Flag strengthens integration among joint force partners to maximize strategic capabilities, readiness and lethality. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jennifer Nesbitt)

Photo by Airman 1st Class Jennifer Nesbit

U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, engage stationary targets during a live fire platoon attack on range 410 Alpha as part of Service Level Training Exercise 2-26 on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, April 3, 2026. Designed to simulate the most realistic complex training environment available, SLTE 2-26 ensures units are combat-ready and capable of operating as an integrated Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dominic Trujillo)

U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, engage stationary targets during a live fire platoon attack on range 410 Alpha as part of Service Level Training Exercise 2-26 on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, April 3, 2026. Designed to simulate the most realistic complex training environment available, SLTE 2-26 ensures units are combat-ready and capable of operating as an integrated Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dominic Trujillo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dominic Trujillo

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Seth Robinson, a laboratory technician with Combat Logistics Battalion 13, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, and a native of Hurst, Texas, collects blood during a walking blood bank drill as part of Exercise Valiant Shield 24 at Camp Katuu, Palau, June 8, 2024. Valiant Shield is a multinational, biennial field training exercise focused on interoperability in a multi-domain environment. I Marine Expeditionary Force conducts exercises like Valiant Shield to enhance interoperability with allied and partner forces and expand the operational capability of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hannah Hollerud)

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Seth Robinson, a laboratory technician with Combat Logistics Battalion 13, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, and a native of Hurst, Texas, collects blood during a walking blood bank drill as part of Exercise Valiant Shield 24 at Camp Katuu, Palau, June 8, 2024. Valiant Shield is a multinational, biennial field training exercise focused on interoperability in a multi-domain environment. I Marine Expeditionary Force conducts exercises like Valiant Shield to enhance interoperability with allied and partner forces and expand the operational capability of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hannah Hollerud)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Hannah Hollerud

U.S. service members with Southern Command conduct Maritime Staff Talks with Chilean counterparts with Armada de Chile at Naval Station Newport, Rhode Island, Apr. 13-15, 2026. This MST is a pivotal engagement to strengthen the U.S. and Chile maritime partnership and develop future engagements.

U.S. service members with Southern Command conduct Maritime Staff Talks with Chilean counterparts with Armada de Chile at Naval Station Newport, Rhode Island, Apr. 13-15, 2026. This MST is a pivotal engagement to strengthen the U.S. and Chile maritime partnership and develop future engagements.

Photo by U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Eduardo Delatorre

U.S. service members with Southern Command conduct Maritime Staff Talks with Chilean counterparts with Armada de Chile at Naval Station Newport, Rhode Island, Apr. 13-15, 2026. This MST is a pivotal engagement to strengthen the U.S. and Chile maritime partnership and develop future engagements.

U.S. service members with Southern Command conduct Maritime Staff Talks with Chilean counterparts with Armada de Chile at Naval Station Newport, Rhode Island, Apr. 13-15, 2026. This MST is a pivotal engagement to strengthen the U.S. and Chile maritime partnership and develop future engagements.

Photo by U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Eduardo Delatorre

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Kenneth Murray III, a Joint Trauma System Valkyrie Prehospital Transfusion course instructor candidate with 2nd Medical Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, conducts a blood transfusion during the first JTS-VPT course at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. 2nd MLG is the first Marine Corps unit certified by the Joint Trauma System as a training site for the JTS-VPT course, which can now be held by 2nd Medical Battalion's Alpha Surgical Company on MCB Camp Lejeune and Bravo Surgical Company in Portsmouth, Virginia. The course focused on learning and practical application of fresh whole blood collection and transfusion for patients in forward-deployed and austere environments utilizing standardized, evidence-based protocols. Murray is a native of Ohio. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Talan Werner)

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Kenneth Murray III, a Joint Trauma System Valkyrie Prehospital Transfusion course instructor candidate with 2nd Medical Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, conducts a blood transfusion during the first JTS-VPT course at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. 2nd MLG is the first Marine Corps unit certified by the Joint Trauma System as a training site for the JTS-VPT course, which can now be held by 2nd Medical Battalion's Alpha Surgical Company on MCB Camp Lejeune and Bravo Surgical Company in Portsmouth, Virginia. The course focused on learning and practical application of fresh whole blood collection and transfusion for patients in forward-deployed and austere environments utilizing standardized, evidence-based protocols. Murray is a native of Ohio. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Talan Werner)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Talan Werner

U.S. Marines assigned to 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine Rotational Force –Darwin 26, pose for a group photo after a combined live-fire event during Exercise Balikatan 2026 in Aporawan, Palawan, Philippines, April 27, 2026. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military that represents the strength of our alliance, improves our capable combined force, and demonstrates our commitment to regional peace and prosperity. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Grant Schirmer)

U.S. Marines assigned to 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine Rotational Force –Darwin 26, pose for a group photo after a combined live-fire event during Exercise Balikatan 2026 in Aporawan, Palawan, Philippines, April 27, 2026. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military that represents the strength of our alliance, improves our capable combined force, and demonstrates our commitment to regional peace and prosperity. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Grant Schirmer)

Photo by Cpl. Grant Schirmer

A U.S. Marine with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, currently forward deployed with 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program, fires his rifle while conducting force on force training at Rodriguez Live Fire Complex, Pocheon, South Korea, April 15, 2026. Force on force training is a highly realistic, scenario-based method where Marines engage against live, reacting opponents using non-lethal, marking, or simulation ammunition.

A U.S. Marine with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, currently forward deployed with 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program, fires his rifle while conducting force on force training at Rodriguez Live Fire Complex, Pocheon, South Korea, April 15, 2026. Force on force training is a highly realistic, scenario-based method where Marines engage against live, reacting opponents using non-lethal, marking, or simulation ammunition.

Photo by Cpl. Joaquin Carlos Dela Torre

U.S. Marines assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, and Philippine marines stand by to engage during a counter-landing live-fire exercise as part of Exercise Balikatan 2026 in Aporawan, Philippines, April 27, 2026. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military that represents the strength of our alliance, improves our capable combined force, and demonstrates our commitment to regional peace and prosperity. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb Goodwin)

U.S. Marines assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, and Philippine marines stand by to engage during a counter-landing live-fire exercise as part of Exercise Balikatan 2026 in Aporawan, Philippines, April 27, 2026. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military that represents the strength of our alliance, improves our capable combined force, and demonstrates our commitment to regional peace and prosperity. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb Goodwin)

Photo by Cpl. Caleb Goodwin

U.S. Marines assigned to Battalion Landing Team 2/4, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conceal an amphibious combat vehicle with camouflage netting during ACV integration training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 15, 2026. ACV integration training increases BLT 2/4’s combat readiness by fully certifying and preparing Marines to safely execute amphibious operations in support of the 13th MEU. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mary R. Jenni)

U.S. Marines assigned to Battalion Landing Team 2/4, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conceal an amphibious combat vehicle with camouflage netting during ACV integration training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 15, 2026. ACV integration training increases BLT 2/4’s combat readiness by fully certifying and preparing Marines to safely execute amphibious operations in support of the 13th MEU. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mary R. Jenni)

Photo by Cpl. Mary Jenni

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Photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Morales

A U.S. Marine Corps Navy-Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System with 3rd Littoral Combat Team, 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, is measured during Exercise Balikatan 2026 at Cagayan North International Airport, Philippines, April 21, 2026. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military that represents the strength of our alliance, improves our capable combined force, and demonstrates our commitment to regional peace and prosperity. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ernesto Lagunes)

A U.S. Marine Corps Navy-Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System with 3rd Littoral Combat Team, 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, is measured during Exercise Balikatan 2026 at Cagayan North International Airport, Philippines, April 21, 2026. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military that represents the strength of our alliance, improves our capable combined force, and demonstrates our commitment to regional peace and prosperity. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ernesto Lagunes)

Photo by Cpl. Ernesto Lagunes

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Bowen Miles, a field artillery cannoneer, with 3rd Littoral Combat Team, 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, operates a Navy-Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System during Exercise Balikatan 2026 at Cagayan North International Airport, Philippines, April 21, 2026. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military that represents the strength of our alliance, improves our capable combined force, and demonstrates our commitment to regional peace and prosperity. Miles is a native of Utah. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ernesto Lagunes)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Bowen Miles, a field artillery cannoneer, with 3rd Littoral Combat Team, 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, operates a Navy-Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System during Exercise Balikatan 2026 at Cagayan North International Airport, Philippines, April 21, 2026. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military that represents the strength of our alliance, improves our capable combined force, and demonstrates our commitment to regional peace and prosperity. Miles is a native of Utah. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ernesto Lagunes)

Photo by Cpl. Ernesto Lagunes

U.S. Marines with Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct routine training aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 12, 2026. The 31st MEU is deployed to support maritime security and stability in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

U.S. Marines with Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct routine training aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 12, 2026. The 31st MEU is deployed to support maritime security and stability in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Victor Gurrola

U.S. Marine Corps Recruits with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion conduct the short bay portion of entry level qualification aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., on April 1, 2026. Recruits are taught and must master the fundamentals of marksmanship during grass week before shooting entry level qualification. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Noelia Vazquez)

U.S. Marine Corps Recruits with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion conduct the short bay portion of entry level qualification aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., on April 1, 2026. Recruits are taught and must master the fundamentals of marksmanship during grass week before shooting entry level qualification. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Noelia Vazquez)

Photo by Cpl. Noelia Vazquez

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Photo by Lance Cpl. Noah Matheny